ZIP Code 87455

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Newcomb · San Juan County · New Mexico

Population
1,750

2/sq mi

Median income
$38,167

▼ 50% vs US

higher than 5% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$22,500

▼ 92% vs US

higher than 0% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
12.1%

Median age 42.8

Land area
921.1 sq mi

Denver

ZIP code 87455 in Newcomb, New Mexico has a population of 1,750. The median household income is $38,167, which is 50% below the national average. Median home value is $22,500, 92% below the US average. 12.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 87455 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 921.1 square miles in Newcomb, San Juan County, New Mexico. The area is home to 1,750 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 87455 against New Mexico and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 87455 sits at $38,167 (36% below the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $22,334. The poverty rate stands at 28.0% and the unemployment rate at 10.0%. On housing, the median home value is $22,500 (90% below the state average) with median rent at $643 per month, and 78.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 87455 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 87455 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 87455, Newcomb, 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

1,750

Population

921.1

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 87455?

42.8

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 2.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 94.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

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?

$38,167

Median Household Income

-36% vs state

$22,334

Per Capita Income

28.0%

Poverty Rate

10.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 51.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.1%

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

What does housing look like?

734

Total Housing Units

518

Occupied Units

216

Vacant Units

2.85

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.2%
Renter 21.8%

$22,500

Median Home Value

-90% vs state

$643

Median Rent

1984

Median Year Built

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 87455 in?
ZIP code 87455 (Newcomb) 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 87455?
ZIP code 87455 in Newcomb, NM has a population of 1,750 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87455?
The median household income in ZIP 87455 is $38,167, which is 50% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 87455?
The median home value in ZIP 87455 is $22,500, which is 92% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87455?
The largest racial group in ZIP 87455 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 94.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 87455?
In ZIP code 87455, 51.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.1% 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 87455?
In ZIP code 87455, approximately 78.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87455?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87455 is 28.0% 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 Newcomb, 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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