ZIP Code 87539

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La Madera · Rio Arriba County · New Mexico

Population
269

1/sq mi

Bachelor's or higher
0.0%

Median age 37

Land area
206.9 sq mi

Denver

ZIP code 87539 in La Madera, New Mexico has a population of 269. 0

ZIP code 87539 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 206.9 square miles in La Madera, Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. The area is home to 269 residents, producing a population density of 1 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 87539 against New Mexico and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 87539 sits at , while per-capita income is $12,784. The poverty rate stands at 68.4% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. 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 87539 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 37, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Rio Arriba County, so you can benchmark 87539 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 87539, La Madera, 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

269

Population

206.9

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 87539?

37.0

Median Age

44.0%

Male

56.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 68.4%
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 0.0%
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?

$12,784

Per Capita Income

68.4%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

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

What does housing look like?

228

Total Housing Units

90

Occupied Units

138

Vacant Units

2.78

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

1982

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
87554 Petaca, NM 61 7.4 mi
87549 Ojo Caliente, NM 1,118 9.8 mi
87581 Vallecitos, NM 141 11.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 87539 in?
ZIP code 87539 (La Madera) 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 87539?
ZIP code 87539 in La Madera, NM has a population of 269 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87539?
The largest racial group in ZIP 87539 is White at 68.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 100.0% of the population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87539?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87539 is 68.4% 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 La Madera, NM

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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