ZIP Code 87505
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Santa Fe · Santa Fe County · New Mexico
- Population
- 31,013
- Median income
- $78,247
- Median home value
- $507,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 57.2%
- Land area
- 179.3 sq mi
173/sq mi
▲ 3% vs US
higher than 60% of US ZIPs
▲ 83% vs US
higher than 87% of US ZIPs
Median age 54
Denver
ZIP code 87505 in Santa Fe, New Mexico has a population of 31,013. The median household income is $78,247, which is 3% above the national average. Median home value is $507,800, 83% above the US average. 57.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 87505 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 179.3 square miles in Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico. The area is home to 31,013 residents, producing a population density of 173 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 87505 against New Mexico and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 87505 sits at $78,247 (32% above the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $60,039. The poverty rate stands at 10.9% and the unemployment rate at 5.7%. On housing, the median home value is $507,800 (136% above the state average) with median rent at $1,384 per month, and 60.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 87505 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 57.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54, 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 87505 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 87505
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 87505.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
330 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
261 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
195 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
167 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
133 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 87505, 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
31,013
Population
179.3
Area (sq mi)
173
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 87505?
54.0
Median Age
47.4%
Male
52.6%
Female
9.9%
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?
$78,247
Median Household Income
+32% vs state
$60,039
Per Capita Income
10.9%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
19.2 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?
18,906
Total Housing Units
16,646
Occupied Units
2,260
Vacant Units
1.86
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$507,800
Median Home Value
+136% vs state
$1,384
Median Rent
1981
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
+3.2%
YoY Change (2024)
266
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+166%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 87505 have increased 3.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +166% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.3% | 185 |
| 2021 | +11.8% | 207 |
| 2022 | +16.7% | 242 |
| 2023 | +6.8% | 258 |
| 2024 | +3.2% | 266 |
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 1,576 business establishments in ZIP 87505, employing approximately 16,182 people with a combined annual payroll of $949,735,000.
1,576
Businesses
16,182
Employees
$949.7M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 330 | 20.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 261 | 16.6% |
| Retail trade | 195 | 12.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 167 | 10.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 133 | 8.4% |
| Construction | 90 | 5.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 76 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 65 | 4.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 63 | 4.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 49 | 3.1% |
| Educational services | 39 | 2.5% |
| Manufacturing | 30 | 1.9% |
| Information | 29 | 1.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 22 | 1.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 18 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 0.4% |
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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