Farmington, NM · standard
ZIP Code 87499
San Juan County, New Mexico - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 453
- 1/sq mi Low-density area
- $40,662
- Median income Below-median income area
- $82,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 8.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Farmington pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 6th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 5th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 87499 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 87499 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Farmington, San Juan County, New Mexico, home to just 453 residents across 647.1 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 87499 reports a modest median household income of $40,662 (31% below the average New Mexico ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,621. The poverty rate is 25.4%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $82,700 (62% below the average New Mexico ZIP), and median rent is $1,113; owner occupancy is 88.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the New Mexico and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 87499.
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 87499
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Farmington, NM
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 87499.
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 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 87499, Farmington, 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
453
Population
647.1
Area (sq mi)
1
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 87499?
46.0
Median Age
52.2%
Male
47.8%
Female
0.0%
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?
$40,662
Median Household Income
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$22,621
Per Capita Income
25.4%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 87499 ranks among New Mexico ZIPs
Farmington, 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)
$40,662 22nd percentile higher than 22% of 265 New Mexico ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more New Mexico ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
359housing units
359
Total Housing Units
277
Occupied Units
82
Vacant Units
3.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$82,700
Median Home Value
-62% vs state ZIP avg
$1,113
Median Rent
1985
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 53 business establishments in ZIP 87499, employing approximately 907 people with a combined annual payroll of $62,781,000.
53
Businesses
907
Employees
$62.8M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 11 | 20.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 20.8% |
| Construction | 8 | 15.1% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 9.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 9.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 5.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 5.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 87499, both outside NM so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 87499 in?
ZIP code 87499 (Farmington) 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 87499?
ZIP code 87499 in Farmington, NM has a population of 453 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87499?
The median household income in ZIP 87499 is $40,662, which is 47% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 87499?
The median home value in ZIP 87499 is $82,700, which is 70% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87499?
The largest racial group in ZIP 87499 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 90.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 87499?
ZIP code 87499 has 53 business establishments employing approximately 907 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 87499?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 87499 are: Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (11), Other services (except public administration) (11), Construction (8). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 87499?
In ZIP code 87499, 50.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.1% 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 87499?
In ZIP code 87499, approximately 88.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87499?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87499 is 25.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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