ZIP Code 87402
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Farmington · San Juan County · New Mexico
- Population
- 11,034
- Median income
- $79,461
- Median home value
- $284,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 28.4%
- Land area
- 29.7 sq mi
372/sq mi
▲ 4% vs US
higher than 61% of US ZIPs
▲ 2% vs US
higher than 64% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.9
Denver
ZIP code 87402 in Farmington, New Mexico has a population of 11,034. The median household income is $79,461, which is 4% above the national average. Median home value is $284,200, 2% above the US average. 28.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 87402 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 29.7 square miles in Farmington, San Juan County, New Mexico. The area is home to 11,034 residents, producing a population density of 372 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 87402 against New Mexico and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 87402 sits at $79,461 (34% above the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $40,175. The poverty rate stands at 9.3% and the unemployment rate at 1.4%. On housing, the median home value is $284,200 (32% above the state average) with median rent at $1,086 per month, and 77.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 87402 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.9, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing San Juan County, so you can benchmark 87402 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 87402
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 87402.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
119 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
62 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 43
Health care and social assistance
43 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 41
Professional, scientific, and technical services
41 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 32
Other services (except public administration)
32 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 87402, Farmington, NM · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
11,034
Population
29.7
Area (sq mi)
372
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 87402?
39.9
Median Age
52.9%
Male
47.1%
Female
2.9%
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?
$79,461
Median Household Income
+34% vs state
$40,175
Per Capita Income
9.3%
Poverty Rate
1.4%
Unemployment Rate
21.7 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
4,275
Total Housing Units
3,985
Occupied Units
290
Vacant Units
2.87
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$284,200
Median Home Value
+32% vs state
$1,086
Median Rent
1988
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
+7.1%
YoY Change (2024)
217
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+117%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 87402 have increased 7.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +117% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.5% | 158 |
| 2021 | +5.7% | 167 |
| 2022 | +13.3% | 189 |
| 2023 | +7.3% | 203 |
| 2024 | +7.1% | 217 |
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 443 business establishments in ZIP 87402, employing approximately 6,180 people with a combined annual payroll of $236,097,000.
443
Businesses
6,180
Employees
$236.1M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 119 | 26.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 62 | 14.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 43 | 9.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 41 | 9.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 32 | 7.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 31 | 7.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 25 | 5.6% |
| Construction | 23 | 5.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14 | 3.2% |
| Information | 11 | 2.5% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 9 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 2.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 1.1% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 0.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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