Fruitland, NM · standard
ZIP Code 87416
San Juan County, New Mexico - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,454
- 22/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $49,973
- Median income Below-median income area
- $94,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fruitland pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 14th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 8th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 22
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 87416 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 87416 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fruitland, San Juan County, New Mexico, home to 5,454 residents across 253.7 square miles, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 87416 reports a modest median household income of $49,973 (16% below the average New Mexico ZIP), while per-capita income is $21,849. Economic pressure is pronounced: 35.4% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 14.4%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $94,400 (56% below the average New Mexico ZIP), and median rent is $830; owner occupancy is 80.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.1, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in San Juan County, so 87416 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 87416
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fruitland, NM
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 87416.
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 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 87416, Fruitland, 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
5,454
Population
253.7
Area (sq mi)
22
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 87416?
37.1
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
1.8%
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?
$49,973
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$21,849
Per Capita Income
35.4%
Poverty Rate
14.4%
Unemployment Rate
29.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 87416 ranks among New Mexico ZIPs
Fruitland, NM household income vs. every New Mexico ZIP code
Median household income among 265 reporting New Mexico ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$49,973 41st percentile higher than 41% of 265 New Mexico 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
1,708housing units
1,708
Total Housing Units
1,405
Occupied Units
303
Vacant Units
3.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$94,400
Median Home Value
-56% vs state ZIP avg
$830
Median Rent
1987
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 33 business establishments in ZIP 87416, employing approximately 1,024 people with a combined annual payroll of $83,714,000.
33
Businesses
1,024
Employees
$83.7M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 8 | 24.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 18.2% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 12.1% |
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 87416 vs 87417 →
ZIP 87416 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 87417
Kirtland (87417)
6,910 residents
- 87416
Fruitland (87416)
5,454 residents
- 87421 1,871
Waterflow (87421)
1,871 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 87416 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 87416 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 87417
Kirtland (87417)
$75,215 median income
- 87421
Waterflow (87421)
$51,029 median income
- 87416
Fruitland (87416)
$49,973 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 87416 ranks #3 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 87416, 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 (5,454 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 87416 in?
ZIP code 87416 (Fruitland) 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 87416?
ZIP code 87416 in Fruitland, NM has a population of 5,454 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87416?
The median household income in ZIP 87416 is $49,973, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 87416?
The median home value in ZIP 87416 is $94,400, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87416?
The largest racial group in ZIP 87416 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 85.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 87416?
ZIP code 87416 has 33 business establishments employing approximately 1,024 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 87416?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 87416 are: Construction (8), Professional, scientific, and technical services (6), Retail trade (4). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 87416?
In ZIP code 87416, 50.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.1% 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 87416?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 87416 is 29.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 87416?
In ZIP code 87416, approximately 80.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87416?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87416 is 35.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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