Santa Fe, NM · standard
ZIP Code 87501
Santa Fe County, New Mexico - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,147
- 73/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $79,603
- Median income Near-median income area
- $673,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 64.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Santa Fe pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 39%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 7%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 73
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 87501 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 87501 (Santa Fe, NM) rose +15.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 275.4 in 2023 to 318.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 87501 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico, home to 15,147 residents across 206.6 square miles, a density of 73 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 87501 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,603 (34% above the average New Mexico ZIP), while per-capita income is $73,074. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.6% and unemployment is 3.5%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $673,100 (213% above the average New Mexico ZIP), while 65.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,635.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 64.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.7, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Santa Fe County, so 87501 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 87501
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Santa Fe, NM
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 87501.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
333 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
175 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
172 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 108
Other services (except public administration)
108 establishments
- Finance and insurance 86
Finance and insurance
86 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 87501, Santa Fe, 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
15,147
Population
206.6
Area (sq mi)
73
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 87501?
58.7
Median Age
46.8%
Male
53.2%
Female
7.9%
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?
$79,603
Median Household Income
+34% vs state ZIP avg
$73,074
Per Capita Income
7.6%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
19.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 87501 ranks among New Mexico ZIPs
Santa Fe, 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)
$79,603 Top 19% higher than 81% 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
10,800housing units
10,800
Total Housing Units
9,166
Occupied Units
1,634
Vacant Units
1.72
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$673,100
Median Home Value
+213% vs state ZIP avg
$1,635
Median Rent
1970
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+15.7%
YoY Change (2024)
319
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+219%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 87501 have increased 15.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +219% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.5% | 196 |
| 2021 | +11.2% | 218 |
| 2022 | +16.2% | 254 |
| 2023 | +8.5% | 275 |
| 2024 | +15.7% | 319 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,269 business establishments in ZIP 87501, employing approximately 13,190 people with a combined annual payroll of $647,360,000.
1,269
Businesses
13,190
Employees
$647.4M
Annual Payroll
19
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 333 | 26.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 175 | 13.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 172 | 13.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 108 | 8.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 86 | 6.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 81 | 6.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 62 | 4.9% |
| Construction | 48 | 3.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 44 | 3.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 37 | 2.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 27 | 2.1% |
| Information | 26 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 21 | 1.6% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 1.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 7 | 0.6% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 4 | 0.3% |
| Utilities | 4 | 0.3% |
| Industries not classified | 3 | 0.2% |
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 87501 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 87505
Santa Fe (87505)
31,013 residents
- 87501
Santa Fe (87501)
15,147 residents
- 87506
Santa Fe (87506)
12,580 residents
- 87574 187
Tesuque (87574)
187 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 87501 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 87501 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 87506
Santa Fe (87506)
$96,511 median income
- 87501
Santa Fe (87501)
$79,603 median income
- 87505
Santa Fe (87505)
$78,247 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 87501 ranks #2 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 87501, 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 (15,147 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 87501 in?
ZIP code 87501 (Santa Fe) is located in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. Santa Fe County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/santa-fe-nm.
What is the population of ZIP code 87501?
ZIP code 87501 in Santa Fe, NM has a population of 15,147 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87501?
The median household income in ZIP 87501 is $79,603, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 87501?
The median home value in ZIP 87501 is $673,100, which is 142% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87501?
The largest racial group in ZIP 87501 is White at 73.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 26.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 87501?
ZIP code 87501 has 1,269 business establishments employing approximately 13,190 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 87501?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 87501 are: Retail trade (333), Accommodation and food services (175), Professional, scientific, and technical services (172). There are 19 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 87501?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 87501 increased by 15.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 219%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 87501?
In ZIP code 87501, 75.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 64.1% 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 87501?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 87501 is 19.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 87501?
In ZIP code 87501, approximately 65.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87501?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87501 is 7.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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