ZIP Code 87523

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Cordova · Rio Arriba County · New Mexico

Population
405

22/sq mi

Median income
$23,395

▼ 69% vs US

higher than 1% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
0.0%

Median age 15.9

Land area
18.7 sq mi

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ZIP code 87523 in Cordova, New Mexico has a population of 405. The median household income is $23,395, which is 69% below the national average. 0

ZIP code 87523 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 18.7 square miles in Cordova, Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. The area is home to 405 residents, producing a population density of 22 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 87523 against New Mexico and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 87523 sits at $23,395 (61% below the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $11,339. The poverty rate stands at 64.3% and the unemployment rate at . On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 87523 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 15.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Rio Arriba County, so you can benchmark 87523 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 →

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 87523, Cordova, 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

405

Population

18.7

Area (sq mi)

22

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 87523?

15.9

Median Age

31.6%

Male

68.4%

Female

12.6%

Foreign-Born

White 0.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 100.0%
Hispanic or Latino 100.0%

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?

$23,395

Median Household Income

-61% vs state

$11,339

Per Capita Income

64.3%

Poverty Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 86.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

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

What does housing look like?

215

Total Housing Units

156

Occupied Units

59

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

1968

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 87523 vs 87522 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
87522 Chimayo, NM 3,384 5.2 mi
87578 Truchas, NM 611 4.7 mi
87511 Alcalde, NM 2,747 7.7 mi
87521 Chamisal, NM 1,003 9.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 87523 in?
ZIP code 87523 (Cordova) is located in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. Rio Arriba County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/rio-arriba-nm.
What is the population of ZIP code 87523?
ZIP code 87523 in Cordova, NM has a population of 405 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87523?
The median household income in ZIP 87523 is $23,395, which is 69% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87523?
The largest racial group in ZIP 87523 is Two or More Ethnicities at 100.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 100.0% of the population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87523?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87523 is 64.3% 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 Cordova, 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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