PlainZIP

Stanley, NM · standard

ZIP Code 87056

Santa Fe County, New Mexico - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

954
1/sq mi
$76,563
Median income
$238,000
Median home value
30.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Stanley pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 43%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 46%
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
98%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 87056 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 87056 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Stanley, Santa Fe County, New Mexico, home to just 954 residents across 1192.5 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 87056 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,563 (29% above the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $49,230. Poverty here runs at 2.8%, with unemployment measured at 1.9%. The typical home here is valued at $238,000 (11% above the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 97.7% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60.7, and the average commute is -. Use the benchmarks above to see where 87056 sits relative to New Mexico and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 87056, Stanley, NM · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

954

Population

1192.5

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 87056?

60.7

Median Age

44.7%

Male

55.3%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 87.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 29.7%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$76,563

Median Household Income

+29% vs state

$49,230

Per Capita Income

2.8%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 87056 ranks nationally

Stanley, NM household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$76,563 Top 43% higher than 57% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

507

Total Housing Units

476

Occupied Units

31

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 97.7%
Renter 2.3%

$238,000

Median Home Value

+11% vs state

1993

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 13 business establishments in ZIP 87056, employing approximately 28 people with a combined annual payroll of $991,000.

13

Businesses

28

Employees

$991K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 23.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Related Areas

Santa Fe County Stanley, NM New Mexico

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 87056 in? ▼
ZIP code 87056 (Stanley) is located in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. Santa Fe County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/santa-fe-nm.
What is the population of ZIP code 87056? ▼
ZIP code 87056 in Stanley, NM has a population of 954 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87056? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 87056 is $76,563, which is 0% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 87056? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 87056 is $238,000, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87056? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 87056 is White at 87.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 29.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 87056? ▼
ZIP code 87056 has 13 business establishments employing approximately 28 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 87056? ▼
In ZIP code 87056, 63.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 87056? ▼
In ZIP code 87056, approximately 97.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 2.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87056? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87056 is 2.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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