ZIP Code 87412

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Blanco · San Juan County · New Mexico

Population
966

1/sq mi

Median income
$55,417

▼ 27% vs US

higher than 22% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$129,800

▼ 53% vs US

higher than 20% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
15.6%

Median age 49.6

Land area
1380.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 87412 in Blanco, New Mexico has a population of 966. The median household income is $55,417, which is 27% below the national average. Median home value is $129,800, 53% below the US average. 15.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 87412 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1380.0 square miles in Blanco, San Juan County, New Mexico. The area is home to 966 residents, producing a population density of 1 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 87412 against New Mexico and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 87412 sits at $55,417 (7% below the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $26,366. The poverty rate stands at 31.5% and the unemployment rate at 5.2%. On housing, the median home value is $129,800 (40% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 98.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 87412 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.6, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 87412 sits relative to New Mexico and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 →

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 87412, Blanco, 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

966

Population

1380.0

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 87412?

49.6

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 44.2%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 8.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 21.1%
Hispanic or Latino 39.7%

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?

$55,417

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$26,366

Per Capita Income

31.5%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 51.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.6%

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

What does housing look like?

451

Total Housing Units

332

Occupied Units

119

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 98.5%
Renter 1.5%

$129,800

Median Home Value

-40% vs state

1984

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 9 business establishments in ZIP 87412, employing approximately 21 people with a combined annual payroll of $774,000.

9

Businesses

21

Employees

$774K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 87412 in?
ZIP code 87412 (Blanco) 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 87412?
ZIP code 87412 in Blanco, NM has a population of 966 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87412?
The median household income in ZIP 87412 is $55,417, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 87412?
The median home value in ZIP 87412 is $129,800, which is 53% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87412?
The largest racial group in ZIP 87412 is White at 44.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 39.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 87412?
ZIP code 87412 has 9 business establishments employing approximately 21 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 87412?
In ZIP code 87412, 51.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.6% 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 87412?
In ZIP code 87412, approximately 98.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 1.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87412?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87412 is 31.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Blanco, NM

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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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