ZIP Code 87548

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Medanales · Rio Arriba County · New Mexico

Population
928

11/sq mi

Median income
$72,788

▼ 5% vs US

higher than 51% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
9.8%

Median age 32.7

Land area
86.7 sq mi

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ZIP code 87548 in Medanales, New Mexico has a population of 928. The median household income is $72,788, which is 5% below the national average. 9.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 87548 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 86.7 square miles in Medanales, Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. The area is home to 928 residents, producing a population density of 11 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 87548 against New Mexico and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 87548 sits at $72,788 (23% above the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $29,322. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 74.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 87548 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 9.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Rio Arriba County, so you can benchmark 87548 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 87548, Medanales, 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

928

Population

86.7

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 87548?

32.7

Median Age

57.4%

Male

42.6%

Female

7.4%

Foreign-Born

White 8.8%
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 20.3%
Hispanic or Latino 91.2%

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?

$72,788

Median Household Income

+23% vs state

$29,322

Per Capita Income

0.0%

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 30.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.8%

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

What does housing look like?

395

Total Housing Units

346

Occupied Units

49

Vacant Units

2.96

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.3%
Renter 25.7%

1988

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 87548, employing approximately 6 people with a combined annual payroll of $191,000.

4

Businesses

6

Employees

$191K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 75.0%

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 87548 vs 87537 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
87537 Hernandez, NM 2,957 9.4 mi
87582 Velarde, NM 1,350 8.2 mi
87566 Ohkay Owingeh, NM 3,000 9.1 mi
87549 Ojo Caliente, NM 1,118 9.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 87548 in?
ZIP code 87548 (Medanales) 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 87548?
ZIP code 87548 in Medanales, NM has a population of 928 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87548?
The median household income in ZIP 87548 is $72,788, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87548?
The largest racial group in ZIP 87548 is Two or More Ethnicities at 20.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 91.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 87548?
ZIP code 87548 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 6 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 87548?
In ZIP code 87548, 30.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.8% 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 87548?
In ZIP code 87548, approximately 74.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

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Official Data Resources for Medanales, NM

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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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