PlainZIP

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
$49,973
Median income
$94,400
Median home value
16.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $21,849. Poverty here runs at 35.4%, with unemployment measured at 14.4%. The typical home here is valued at $94,400 (56% below the state average); renters pay a median of $830 monthly, and 80.1% of units are owner-occupied.

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. To put 87416 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in San Juan County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 87416?

37.1

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 4.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 85.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%

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

$21,849

Per Capita Income

35.4%

Poverty Rate

14.4%

Unemployment Rate

29.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 87416 ranks nationally

Fruitland, NM household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,973 14th percentile higher than 14% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 50.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,708

Total Housing Units

1,405

Occupied Units

303

Vacant Units

3.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.1%
Renter 19.9%

$94,400

Median Home Value

-56% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 87416 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 87416 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 87416 ranks #3 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
87417 Kirtland, NM 6,910 5.5 mi
87421 Waterflow, NM 1,871 7.3 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
87402 standard
Farmington, NM
Pop: 11,034
87417 standard
Kirtland, NM
Pop: 6,910

Related Areas

San Juan County Fruitland, NM New Mexico

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.