ZIP Code 87566

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Ohkay Owingeh · Rio Arriba County · New Mexico

Population
3,000

56/sq mi

Median income
$61,029

▼ 20% vs US

higher than 31% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$238,500

▼ 14% vs US

higher than 55% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
16.7%

Median age 35

Land area
54.0 sq mi

Denver

ZIP code 87566 in Ohkay Owingeh, New Mexico has a population of 3,000. The median household income is $61,029, which is 20% below the national average. Median home value is $238,500, 14% below the US average. 16.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 87566 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 54.0 square miles in Ohkay Owingeh, Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. The area is home to 3,000 residents, producing a population density of 56 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 87566 against New Mexico and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 87566 sits at $61,029 (3% above the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $27,401. The poverty rate stands at 22.0% and the unemployment rate at 6.6%. On housing, the median home value is $238,500 (11% above the state average) with median rent at $743 per month, and 80.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 87566 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Rio Arriba County, so you can benchmark 87566 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 87566

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 87566.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 87566, Ohkay Owingeh, 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

3,000

Population

54.0

Area (sq mi)

56

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 87566?

35.0

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

3.7%

Foreign-Born

White 8.5%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 42.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.3%
Hispanic or Latino 50.9%

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?

$61,029

Median Household Income

+3% vs state

$27,401

Per Capita Income

22.0%

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Unemployment Rate

19.6 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 50.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.7%

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

What does housing look like?

877

Total Housing Units

740

Occupied Units

137

Vacant Units

3.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.3%
Renter 19.7%

$238,500

Median Home Value

+11% vs state

$743

Median Rent

1983

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 18 business establishments in ZIP 87566, employing approximately 385 people with a combined annual payroll of $21,412,000.

18

Businesses

385

Employees

$21.4M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 16.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 16.7%
Health care and social assistance 3 16.7%

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 87566 vs 87533 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
87533 Espanola, NM 185 3.3 mi
87532 Espanola, NM 18,223 5.5 mi
87567 Santa Cruz, NM 1,634 6.0 mi
87537 Hernandez, NM 2,957 6.6 mi
87582 Velarde, NM 1,350 6.6 mi
87511 Alcalde, NM 2,747 8.3 mi
87548 Medanales, NM 928 9.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 87566 in?
ZIP code 87566 (Ohkay Owingeh) 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 87566?
ZIP code 87566 in Ohkay Owingeh, NM has a population of 3,000 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87566?
The median household income in ZIP 87566 is $61,029, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 87566?
The median home value in ZIP 87566 is $238,500, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87566?
The largest racial group in ZIP 87566 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 42.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 50.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 87566?
ZIP code 87566 has 18 business establishments employing approximately 385 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 87566?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 87566 are: Construction (3), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (3), Health care and social assistance (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 87566?
In ZIP code 87566, 50.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 87566?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 87566 is 19.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 87566?
In ZIP code 87566, approximately 80.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87566?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87566 is 22.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Ohkay Owingeh, 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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