ZIP Code 87418

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La Plata · San Juan County · New Mexico

Population
1,059

7/sq mi

Median income
$82,750

▲ 8% vs US

higher than 65% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$225,000

▼ 19% vs US

higher than 51% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
27.5%

Median age 58

Land area
158.1 sq mi

Denver

ZIP code 87418 in La Plata, New Mexico has a population of 1,059. The median household income is $82,750, which is 8% above the national average. Median home value is $225,000, 19% below the US average. 27.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 87418 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 158.1 square miles in La Plata, San Juan County, New Mexico. The area is home to 1,059 residents, producing a population density of 7 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 87418 against New Mexico and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 87418 sits at $82,750 (40% above the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $45,806. The poverty rate stands at 23.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $225,000 (5% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 82.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 87418 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing San Juan County, so you can benchmark 87418 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 →

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 87418, La Plata, 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

1,059

Population

158.1

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 87418?

58.0

Median Age

55.1%

Male

44.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 59.2%
African American 6.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 16.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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?

$82,750

Median Household Income

+40% vs state

$45,806

Per Capita Income

23.3%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 49.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.5%

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

What does housing look like?

366

Total Housing Units

311

Occupied Units

55

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.0%
Renter 18.0%

$225,000

Median Home Value

+5% vs state

1990

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 87418, employing approximately 30 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,525,000.

8

Businesses

30

Employees

$1.5M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 37.5%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
87415 Flora Vista, NM 1,791 9.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 87418 in?
ZIP code 87418 (La Plata) 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 87418?
ZIP code 87418 in La Plata, NM has a population of 1,059 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87418?
The median household income in ZIP 87418 is $82,750, which is 8% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 87418?
The median home value in ZIP 87418 is $225,000, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87418?
The largest racial group in ZIP 87418 is White at 59.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 87418?
ZIP code 87418 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 30 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 87418?
In ZIP code 87418, 49.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.5% 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 87418?
In ZIP code 87418, approximately 82.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87418?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87418 is 23.3% 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 La Plata, 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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