PlainZIP

Espanola, NM · standard

ZIP Code 87532

Rio Arriba County, New Mexico - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

18,223
62/sq mi
$58,448
Median income
$238,800
Median home value
23.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Espanola pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

26th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 45%
home value, US ZIPs
62
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 87532 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 87532 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Espanola, Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, home to 18,223 residents across 295.3 square miles, a density of 62 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 87532 reports a modest median household income of $58,448 (1% below the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $32,609. 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.2%. On housing, the median home value is $238,800 (11% above the state average) with median rent at $877 per month, and 72.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 30 minutes. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Rio Arriba County, letting you compare 87532 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 87532

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Espanola, NM

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 87532.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 87532, Espanola, 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

18,223

Population

295.3

Area (sq mi)

62

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 87532?

38.9

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

9.5%

Foreign-Born

White 24.0%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 8.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 27.4%
Hispanic or Latino 73.7%

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?

$58,448

Median Household Income

-1% vs state

$32,609

Per Capita Income

17.2%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

29.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 87532 ranks nationally

Espanola, NM household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$58,448 26th percentile higher than 26% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.2%

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

What does housing look like?

8,741

Total Housing Units

7,448

Occupied Units

1,293

Vacant Units

2.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.8%
Renter 27.2%

$238,800

Median Home Value

+11% vs state

$877

Median Rent

1980

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

+7.3%

YoY Change (2024)

209

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+109%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 87532 have increased 7.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +109% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.2% 146
2021 +11.8% 163
2022 +13.6% 185
2023 +5.4% 195
2024 +7.3% 209

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 359 business establishments in ZIP 87532, employing approximately 4,416 people with a combined annual payroll of $164,062,000.

359

Businesses

4,416

Employees

$164.1M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 64 17.8%
Construction 52 14.5%
Retail trade 52 14.5%
Accommodation and food services 39 10.9%
Other services (except public administration) 39 10.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 28 7.8%
Finance and insurance 23 6.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 3.6%
Educational services 10 2.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 2.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 2.2%
Manufacturing 7 1.9%
Information 6 1.7%
Transportation and warehousing 4 1.1%
Wholesale trade 3 0.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 87532 vs 87533 →

ZIP 87532 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 87532 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 87532 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 87532 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
87533 Espanola, NM 185 2.5 mi
87567 Santa Cruz, NM 1,634 3.9 mi
87566 Ohkay Owingeh, NM 3,000 5.5 mi
87537 Hernandez, NM 2,957 6.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Rio Arriba County

87528 standard
Dulce, NM
Pop: 3,417
87522 standard
Chimayo, NM
Pop: 3,384
87566 standard
Ohkay Owingeh, NM
Pop: 3,000
87537 standard
Hernandez, NM
Pop: 2,957
87511 standard
Alcalde, NM
Pop: 2,747
87520 standard
Chama, NM
Pop: 1,419

Related Areas

Rio Arriba County Espanola, NM New Mexico

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 87532 in? ▼
ZIP code 87532 (Espanola) 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 87532? ▼
ZIP code 87532 in Espanola, NM has a population of 18,223 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87532? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 87532 is $58,448, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 87532? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 87532 is $238,800, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87532? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 87532 is Two or More Ethnicities at 27.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 73.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 87532? ▼
ZIP code 87532 has 359 business establishments employing approximately 4,416 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 87532? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 87532 are: Health care and social assistance (64), Construction (52), Retail trade (52). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 87532? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 87532 increased by 7.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 109%. 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 87532? ▼
In ZIP code 87532, 53.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.2% 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 87532? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 87532 is 29.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 87532? ▼
In ZIP code 87532, approximately 72.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87532? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87532 is 17.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.