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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
$52,500
Median income
$729,700
Median home value
44.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $47,767. Poverty here runs at 6.7%, with unemployment measured at 2.5%. Housing costs here run $729,700 for a typical home value (239% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,039 a month; 59.8% of 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 -. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Santa Fe County, so you can benchmark 87540 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 87540

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lamy, NM

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 87540.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 87540?

63.1

Median Age

57.2%

Male

42.8%

Female

4.7%

Foreign-Born

White 70.5%
African American 0.1%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.9%
Hispanic or Latino 22.2%

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

$47,767

Per Capita Income

6.7%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 87540 ranks nationally

Lamy, NM household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,500 18th percentile higher than 18% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 79.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.9%

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

What does housing look like?

692

Total Housing Units

632

Occupied Units

60

Vacant Units

1.76

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.8%
Renter 40.2%

$729,700

Median Home Value

+239% vs state

$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

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Related Areas

Santa Fe County Lamy, NM New Mexico

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.

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