ZIP Code 87532
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Espanola · Rio Arriba County · New Mexico
- Population
- 18,223
- Median income
- $58,448
- Median home value
- $238,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 23.2%
- Land area
- 295.3 sq mi
62/sq mi
▼ 23% vs US
higher than 26% of US ZIPs
▼ 14% vs US
higher than 55% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.9
Denver
ZIP code 87532 in Espanola, New Mexico has a population of 18,223. The median household income is $58,448, which is 23% below the national average. Median home value is $238,800, 14% below the US average. 23.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 87532 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 295.3 square miles in Espanola, Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. The area is home to 18,223 residents, producing a population density of 62 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 87532 against New Mexico and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 87532 sits at $58,448 (1% below the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $32,609. The poverty rate stands at 17.2% and the unemployment rate at 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, a direct signal of whether 87532 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Rio Arriba County, so you can benchmark 87532 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 87532
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 87532.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
64 establishments
- Construction
Construction
52 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
52 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
39 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
39 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 87532, Espanola, 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
18,223
Population
295.3
Area (sq mi)
62
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 87532?
38.9
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
9.5%
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?
$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
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?
8,741
Total Housing Units
7,448
Occupied Units
1,293
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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.
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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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