ZIP Code 87742

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Rociada · San Miguel County · New Mexico

Population
609

2/sq mi

Median income
$59,505

▼ 22% vs US

higher than 28% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$233,000

▼ 16% vs US

higher than 53% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
45.2%

Median age 69.9

Land area
338.3 sq mi

Denver

ZIP code 87742 in Rociada, New Mexico has a population of 609. The median household income is $59,505, which is 22% below the national average. Median home value is $233,000, 16% below the US average. 45.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 87742 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 338.3 square miles in Rociada, San Miguel County, New Mexico. The area is home to 609 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 87742 against New Mexico and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 87742 sits at $59,505 (0% above the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $29,798. The poverty rate stands at 12.8% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $233,000 (8% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 87742 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 45.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 69.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing San Miguel County, so you can benchmark 87742 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 87742, Rociada, 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

609

Population

338.3

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 87742?

69.9

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 84.1%
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 15.9%
Hispanic or Latino 30.8%

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?

$59,505

Median Household Income

+0% vs state

$29,798

Per Capita Income

12.8%

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 67.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.2%

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

What does housing look like?

225

Total Housing Units

149

Occupied Units

76

Vacant Units

2.15

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$233,000

Median Home Value

+8% vs state

1988

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 87742, employing approximately 13 people with a combined annual payroll of $856,000.

4

Businesses

13

Employees

$856K

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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
87715 Cleveland, NM 532 10.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 87742 in?
ZIP code 87742 (Rociada) 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 87742?
ZIP code 87742 in Rociada, NM has a population of 609 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87742?
The median household income in ZIP 87742 is $59,505, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 87742?
The median home value in ZIP 87742 is $233,000, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87742?
The largest racial group in ZIP 87742 is White at 84.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 30.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 87742?
ZIP code 87742 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 13 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 87742?
In ZIP code 87742, 67.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87742?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87742 is 12.8% 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 Rociada, 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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