ZIP Code 87582

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Velarde · Rio Arriba County · New Mexico

Population
1,350

28/sq mi

Median home value
$302,900

▲ 9% vs US

higher than 67% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
56.8%

Median age 48

Land area
48.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 87582 in Velarde, New Mexico has a population of 1,350. Median home value is $302,900, 9% above the US average. 56.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 87582 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 48.6 square miles in Velarde, Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. The area is home to 1,350 residents, producing a population density of 28 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 87582 against New Mexico and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 87582 sits at , while per-capita income is $69,956. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $302,900 (41% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 66.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 87582 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 56.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Rio Arriba County, so you can benchmark 87582 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 87582, Velarde, 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

1,350

Population

48.6

Area (sq mi)

28

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 87582?

48.0

Median Age

65.5%

Male

34.5%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 50.3%
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 38.8%
Hispanic or Latino 100.0%

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?

$69,956

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 80.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 56.8%

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

What does housing look like?

566

Total Housing Units

430

Occupied Units

136

Vacant Units

2.09

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.5%
Renter 33.5%

$302,900

Median Home Value

+41% vs state

1977

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 11 business establishments in ZIP 87582, employing approximately 75 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,864,000.

11

Businesses

75

Employees

$1.9M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 87582 vs 87549 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
87549 Ojo Caliente, NM 1,118 6.0 mi
87511 Alcalde, NM 2,747 6.1 mi
87566 Ohkay Owingeh, NM 3,000 6.6 mi
87548 Medanales, NM 928 8.2 mi
87533 Espanola, NM 185 9.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 87582 in?
ZIP code 87582 (Velarde) 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 87582?
ZIP code 87582 in Velarde, NM has a population of 1,350 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 87582?
The median home value in ZIP 87582 is $302,900, which is 9% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87582?
The largest racial group in ZIP 87582 is White at 50.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 100.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 87582?
ZIP code 87582 has 11 business establishments employing approximately 75 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 87582?
In ZIP code 87582, 80.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 56.8% 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 87582?
In ZIP code 87582, approximately 66.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

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Official Data Resources for Velarde, NM

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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