Lamy, NM · standard
ZIP Code 87540
Santa Fe County, New Mexico - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 923
- 4/sq mi Low-density area
- $52,500
- Median income Below-median income area
- $729,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 44.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lamy pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with top-decile home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 18th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 6%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4
- people per sq mi
- 60%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 87540 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 87540 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lamy, Santa Fe County, New Mexico, home to just 923 residents across 219.8 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 87540 reports a modest median household income of $52,500 (11% below the average New Mexico ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,767. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.7% and unemployment is 2.5%. Median home value is $729,700 (239% above the average New Mexico ZIP) and median rent is $1,039; 59.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 63.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Santa Fe County, so 87540 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 87540
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lamy, NM
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 87540.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
4 establishments
- Educational services
Educational services
3 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 87540, Lamy, 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
923
Population
219.8
Area (sq mi)
4
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 87540?
63.1
Median Age
57.2%
Male
42.8%
Female
4.7%
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?
$52,500
Median Household Income
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$47,767
Per Capita Income
6.7%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 87540 ranks among New Mexico ZIPs
Lamy, NM household income vs. every New Mexico ZIP code
Median household income among 265 reporting New Mexico ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$52,500 45th percentile higher than 45% of 265 New Mexico ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more New Mexico ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
692housing units
692
Total Housing Units
632
Occupied Units
60
Vacant Units
1.76
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$729,700
Median Home Value
+239% vs state ZIP avg
$1,039
Median Rent
1979
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 22 business establishments in ZIP 87540, employing approximately 32 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,495,000.
22
Businesses
32
Employees
$2.5M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 22.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 18.2% |
| Educational services | 3 | 13.6% |
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 87540 vs 87508 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87508 | Santa Fe, NM | 18,183 | 6.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 87540, both outside NM so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 87540 in?
ZIP code 87540 (Lamy) is located in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. Santa Fe County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/santa-fe-nm.
What is the population of ZIP code 87540?
ZIP code 87540 in Lamy, NM has a population of 923 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87540?
The median household income in ZIP 87540 is $52,500, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 87540?
The median home value in ZIP 87540 is $729,700, which is 162% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87540?
The largest racial group in ZIP 87540 is White at 70.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 87540?
ZIP code 87540 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 32 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 87540?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 87540 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (5), Real estate and rental and leasing (4), Educational services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 87540?
In ZIP code 87540, 79.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 87540?
In ZIP code 87540, approximately 59.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87540?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87540 is 6.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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