PlainZIP

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
$53,688
Median income
$234,300
Median home value
27.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $30,542. Local economic indicators show a 8.1% poverty rate alongside 3.6% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $234,300 (9% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,044 monthly, and 84.2% of units 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 -. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing San Miguel County, letting you compare 87552 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 87552

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pecos, NM

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 87552.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 87552?

41.4

Median Age

51.4%

Male

48.6%

Female

6.0%

Foreign-Born

White 40.2%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 37.9%
Hispanic or Latino 84.5%

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?

$53,688

Median Household Income

-9% vs state

$30,542

Per Capita Income

8.1%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 87552 ranks nationally

Pecos, NM household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,688 19th percentile higher than 19% 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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,258

Total Housing Units

1,017

Occupied Units

241

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.2%
Renter 15.8%

$234,300

Median Home Value

+9% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 87552 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
87573 Tererro, NM 36 9.6 mi
87535 Glorieta, NM 1,270 11.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in San Miguel County

87701 standard
Las Vegas, NM
Pop: 20,081
87560 standard
Ribera, NM
Pop: 1,445
87745 standard
Sapello, NM
Pop: 654
87742 standard
Rociada, NM
Pop: 609
87562 standard
Rowe, NM
Pop: 576
87538 standard
Ilfeld, NM
Pop: 493

Related Areas

San Miguel County Pecos, NM New Mexico

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.

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