PlainZIP

Farmington, NM · standard

ZIP Code 87402

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

11,034
372/sq mi
$79,461
Median income
$284,200
Median home value
28.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Farmington pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 39%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 36%
home value, US ZIPs
372
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 87402 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 87402 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Farmington, San Juan County, New Mexico, home to 11,034 residents across 29.7 square miles, a density of 372 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 87402 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,461 (34% above the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $40,175. 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.4%. Housing costs here run $284,200 for a typical home value (32% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,086 a month; 77.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.9, and the average commute is 22 minutes. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing San Juan County, letting you compare 87402 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 87402

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Farmington, NM

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 87402.

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 87402, 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

11,034

Population

29.7

Area (sq mi)

372

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 87402?

39.9

Median Age

52.9%

Male

47.1%

Female

2.9%

Foreign-Born

White 51.1%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 18.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.1%
Hispanic or Latino 31.2%

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

How ZIP 87402 ranks nationally

Farmington, NM household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$79,461 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 51.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.4%

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

Owner 77.0%
Renter 23.0%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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

ZIP 87402 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 87402 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 87402 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 87402 ranks the highest 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
87401 Farmington, NM 46,293 3.4 mi
87415 Flora Vista, NM 1,791 3.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in San Juan County

87401 standard
Farmington, NM
Pop: 46,293
87410 standard
Aztec, NM
Pop: 17,603
87413 standard
Bloomfield, NM
Pop: 16,792
87420 standard
Shiprock, NM
Pop: 11,967
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 87402 in? ▼
ZIP code 87402 (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 87402? ▼
ZIP code 87402 in Farmington, NM has a population of 11,034 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87402? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 87402 is $79,461, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 87402? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 87402 is $284,200, which is 2% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87402? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 87402 is White at 51.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 31.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 87402? ▼
ZIP code 87402 has 443 business establishments employing approximately 6,180 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 87402? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 87402 are: Retail trade (119), Accommodation and food services (62), Health care and social assistance (43). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 87402? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 87402 increased by 7.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 117%. 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 87402? ▼
In ZIP code 87402, 51.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.4% 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 87402? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 87402 is 21.7 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 87402? ▼
In ZIP code 87402, approximately 77.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87402? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87402 is 9.3% 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.