PlainZIP

Las Vegas, NM · standard

ZIP Code 87701

San Miguel County, New Mexico - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

20,081
5/sq mi
$49,920
Median income
$182,200
Median home value
29.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Las Vegas pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

14th pct
household income, US ZIPs
39th pct
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 87701 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 87701 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Las Vegas, San Miguel County, New Mexico, with 20,081 residents across 4183.5 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 87701 reports a modest median household income of $49,920 (16% below the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $29,888. 28.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.7%. The typical home here is valued at $182,200 (15% below the state average); renters pay a median of $811 monthly, and 64.2% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.7, and the average commute is 18 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 87701 sits relative to New Mexico and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation.

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 87701

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Las Vegas, NM

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 87701.

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 87701, Las Vegas, 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

20,081

Population

4183.5

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 87701?

45.7

Median Age

46.2%

Male

53.8%

Female

2.3%

Foreign-Born

White 37.6%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 42.3%
Hispanic or Latino 76.3%

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?

$49,920

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$29,888

Per Capita Income

28.0%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

18.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 87701 ranks nationally

Las Vegas, NM household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,920 14th percentile higher than 14% 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 54.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.0%

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

What does housing look like?

9,450

Total Housing Units

7,925

Occupied Units

1,525

Vacant Units

2.06

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.2%
Renter 35.8%

$182,200

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

$811

Median Rent

1974

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+2.5%

YoY Change (2024)

195

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+95%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 87701 have increased 2.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +95% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.1% 139
2021 +15.5% 160
2022 +10.1% 176
2023 +8.1% 191
2024 +2.5% 195

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 334 business establishments in ZIP 87701, employing approximately 7,564 people with a combined annual payroll of $175,033,000.

334

Businesses

7,564

Employees

$175.0M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 68 20.4%
Accommodation and food services 56 16.8%
Retail trade 55 16.5%
Other services (except public administration) 29 8.7%
Construction 25 7.5%
Finance and insurance 23 6.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 21 6.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 12 3.6%
Information 10 3.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 3.0%
Transportation and warehousing 9 2.7%
Wholesale trade 5 1.5%
Manufacturing 4 1.2%

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

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Related Areas

San Miguel County Las Vegas, NM New Mexico

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 87701 in? ▼
ZIP code 87701 (Las Vegas) 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 87701? ▼
ZIP code 87701 in Las Vegas, NM has a population of 20,081 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87701? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 87701 is $49,920, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 87701? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 87701 is $182,200, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87701? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 87701 is Two or More Ethnicities at 42.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 76.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 87701? ▼
ZIP code 87701 has 334 business establishments employing approximately 7,564 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 87701? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 87701 are: Health care and social assistance (68), Accommodation and food services (56), Retail trade (55). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 87701? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 87701 increased by 2.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 95%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 87701? ▼
In ZIP code 87701, 54.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.0% 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 87701? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 87701 is 18.2 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 87701? ▼
In ZIP code 87701, approximately 64.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87701? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87701 is 28.0% 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.