Pecos, NM · standard
ZIP Code 87552
San Miguel County, New Mexico - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,325
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $53,688
- Median income Below-median income area
- $234,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pecos pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 19th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 47%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 87552 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 87552 covers 382.2 square miles in Pecos, San Miguel County, New Mexico (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,325 residents on file, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 87552 reports a modest median household income of $53,688 (9% below the average New Mexico ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,542. The poverty rate is 8.1%, with unemployment at 3.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $234,300 (9% above the average New Mexico ZIP) and median rent is $1,044; 84.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in San Miguel County, so 87552 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 87552
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pecos, NM
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 87552.
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 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 87552, Pecos, 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
3,325
Population
382.2
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 87552?
41.4
Median Age
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Female
6.0%
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?
$53,688
Median Household Income
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$30,542
Per Capita Income
8.1%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 87552 ranks among New Mexico ZIPs
Pecos, 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)
$53,688 47th percentile higher than 47% of 265 New Mexico ZIPs
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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
1,258housing units
1,258
Total Housing Units
1,017
Occupied Units
241
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$234,300
Median Home Value
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$1,044
Median Rent
1980
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 38 business establishments in ZIP 87552, employing approximately 159 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,572,000.
38
Businesses
159
Employees
$5.6M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 10 | 26.3% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 18.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 13.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 10.5% |
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 87552 vs 87573 →
ZIP 87552 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 87552
Pecos (87552)
3,325 residents
- 87535 1,270
Glorieta (87535)
1,270 residents
- 87573 36
Tererro (87573)
36 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 87552 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 87552, both outside NM so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,325 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 87552 in?
ZIP code 87552 (Pecos) is located in San Miguel County, New Mexico. San Miguel County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/san-miguel-nm.
What is the population of ZIP code 87552?
ZIP code 87552 in Pecos, NM has a population of 3,325 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87552?
The median household income in ZIP 87552 is $53,688, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 87552?
The median home value in ZIP 87552 is $234,300, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87552?
The largest racial group in ZIP 87552 is White at 40.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 84.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 87552?
ZIP code 87552 has 38 business establishments employing approximately 159 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 87552?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 87552 are: Construction (10), Retail trade (7), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 87552?
In ZIP code 87552, 63.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.1% 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 87552?
In ZIP code 87552, approximately 84.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87552?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87552 is 8.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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