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 High-density area
- $61,886
- Median income Below-median income area
- $215,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Farmington pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 33rd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 87401 (Farmington, NM) rose +8.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 209.4 in 2023 to 227.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New Mexico ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,159. The poverty rate is 23.2%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $215,300 (0% above the average New Mexico ZIP) and median rent is $1,005; 64.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in San Juan County, so 87401 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
205 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
180 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
133 establishments
- Construction
Construction
104 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
103 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 87401?
37.8
Median Age
46.9%
Male
53.1%
Female
4.0%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$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
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
18,067housing units
18,067
Total Housing Units
16,369
Occupied Units
1,698
Vacant Units
2.69
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$215,300
Median Home Value
+0% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 87401
Farmington (87401)
46,293 residents
- 87402 11,034
Farmington (87402)
11,034 residents
- 87415 1,791
Flora Vista (87415)
1,791 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 87401 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 87401 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 87402
Farmington (87402)
$79,461 median income
- 87401
Farmington (87401)
$61,886 median income
- 87415
Flora Vista (87415)
$44,095 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 87401, both outside NM so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (46,293 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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