PlainZIP

Farmington, NM · standard

ZIP Code 87401

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

46,293
137/sq mi
$61,886
Median income
$215,300
Median home value
22.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Farmington pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

33th pct
household income, US ZIPs
48th pct
home value, US ZIPs
137
people per sq mi
65%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 87401 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 87401 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Farmington, San Juan County, New Mexico, with 46,293 residents across 338.2 square miles, a density of 137 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 87401 reports a modest median household income of $61,886 (4% above the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $30,159. Poverty here runs at 23.2%, with unemployment measured at 5.8%. Median home value sits at $215,300 (0% above the state average), median rent at $1,005 a month, and owner-occupancy at 64.8%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is 20 minutes. To put 87401 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in San Juan County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 →

Top industries in ZIP 87401

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Farmington, NM

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 87401.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 87401, Farmington, 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

46,293

Population

338.2

Area (sq mi)

137

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 87401?

37.8

Median Age

46.9%

Male

53.1%

Female

4.0%

Foreign-Born

White 45.8%
African American 0.7%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 30.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.1%
Hispanic or Latino 23.6%

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?

$61,886

Median Household Income

+4% vs state

$30,159

Per Capita Income

23.2%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

19.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 87401 ranks nationally

Farmington, NM household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,886 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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 50.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.8%

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

What does housing look like?

18,067

Total Housing Units

16,369

Occupied Units

1,698

Vacant Units

2.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.8%
Renter 35.2%

$215,300

Median Home Value

+0% vs state

$1,005

Median Rent

1983

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+8.7%

YoY Change (2024)

228

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+128%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 87401 have increased 8.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +128% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.6% 156
2021 +8.1% 168
2022 +13.0% 190
2023 +10.1% 209
2024 +8.7% 228

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,263 business establishments in ZIP 87401, employing approximately 18,530 people with a combined annual payroll of $952,153,000.

1,263

Businesses

18,530

Employees

$952.2M

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 205 16.2%
Retail trade 180 14.3%
Other services (except public administration) 133 10.5%
Construction 104 8.2%
Accommodation and food services 103 8.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 101 8.0%
Wholesale trade 93 7.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 66 5.2%
Finance and insurance 53 4.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 52 4.1%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 40 3.2%
Manufacturing 40 3.2%
Transportation and warehousing 36 2.9%
Information 14 1.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 1.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 12 0.9%
Educational services 12 0.9%
Utilities 3 0.2%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 87401 vs 87402 →

ZIP 87401 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 87401 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 87401 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 87401 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
87402 Farmington, NM 11,034 3.4 mi
87415 Flora Vista, NM 1,791 7.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in San Juan County

87410 standard
Aztec, NM
Pop: 17,603
87413 standard
Bloomfield, NM
Pop: 16,792
87420 standard
Shiprock, NM
Pop: 11,967
87402 standard
Farmington, NM
Pop: 11,034
87417 standard
Kirtland, NM
Pop: 6,910
87416 standard
Fruitland, NM
Pop: 5,454

Related Areas

San Juan County Farmington, NM New Mexico

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 87401 in? ▼
ZIP code 87401 (Farmington) is located in San Juan County, New Mexico. San Juan County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/san-juan-nm.
What is the population of ZIP code 87401? ▼
ZIP code 87401 in Farmington, NM has a population of 46,293 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87401? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 87401 is $61,886, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 87401? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 87401 is $215,300, which is 23% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87401? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 87401 is White at 45.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 87401? ▼
ZIP code 87401 has 1,263 business establishments employing approximately 18,530 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 87401? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 87401 are: Health care and social assistance (205), Retail trade (180), Other services (except public administration) (133). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 87401? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 87401 increased by 8.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 128%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 87401? ▼
In ZIP code 87401, 50.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 87401? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 87401 is 19.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 87401? ▼
In ZIP code 87401, approximately 64.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87401? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87401 is 23.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.