ZIP Code 87551

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Los Ojos · Rio Arriba County · New Mexico

Population
305

4/sq mi

Median income
$35,896

▼ 53% vs US

higher than 4% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$125,900

▼ 55% vs US

higher than 19% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
0.0%

Median age 51.2

Land area
78.2 sq mi

Denver

ZIP code 87551 in Los Ojos, New Mexico has a population of 305. The median household income is $35,896, which is 53% below the national average. Median home value is $125,900, 55% below the US average. 0

ZIP code 87551 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 78.2 square miles in Los Ojos, Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. The area is home to 305 residents, producing a population density of 4 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 87551 against New Mexico and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 87551 sits at $35,896 (39% below the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $19,272. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $125,900 (41% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 87551 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 51.2, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 87551 sits relative to New Mexico and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 87551, Los Ojos, 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

305

Population

78.2

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 87551?

51.2

Median Age

37.9%

Male

62.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 89.5%
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 10.5%

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?

$35,896

Median Household Income

-39% vs state

$19,272

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 13.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

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

What does housing look like?

268

Total Housing Units

123

Occupied Units

145

Vacant Units

1.78

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$125,900

Median Home Value

-41% vs state

1973

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 87551, employing approximately 8 people with a combined annual payroll of $245,000.

4

Businesses

8

Employees

$245K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 87551 in?
ZIP code 87551 (Los Ojos) 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 87551?
ZIP code 87551 in Los Ojos, NM has a population of 305 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87551?
The median household income in ZIP 87551 is $35,896, which is 53% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 87551?
The median home value in ZIP 87551 is $125,900, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87551?
The largest racial group in ZIP 87551 is White at 89.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 87551?
ZIP code 87551 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 8 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

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Official Data Resources for Los Ojos, 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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