ZIP Code 87501
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Santa Fe · Santa Fe County · New Mexico
- Population
- 15,147
- Median income
- $79,603
- Median home value
- $673,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 64.1%
- Land area
- 206.6 sq mi
73/sq mi
▲ 4% vs US
higher than 61% of US ZIPs
▲ 142% vs US
higher than 93% of US ZIPs
Median age 58.7
Denver
ZIP code 87501 in Santa Fe, New Mexico has a population of 15,147. The median household income is $79,603, which is 4% above the national average. Median home value is $673,100, 142% above the US average. 64.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 87501 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 206.6 square miles in Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico. The area is home to 15,147 residents, producing a population density of 73 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 87501 against New Mexico and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 87501 sits at $79,603 (34% above the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $73,074. The poverty rate stands at 7.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.5%. On housing, the median home value is $673,100 (213% above the state average) with median rent at $1,635 per month, and 65.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 87501 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 64.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.7, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Santa Fe County, so you can benchmark 87501 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 87501
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$73,074
Per Capita Income
7.6%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
19.0 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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.
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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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