PlainZIP

Rociada, NM · standard

ZIP Code 87742

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

609
2/sq mi
$59,505
Median income
$233,000
Median home value
45.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Rociada pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

28th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 47%
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
100%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 87742 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 87742 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rociada, San Miguel County, New Mexico, home to just 609 residents across 338.3 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 87742 reports a modest median household income of $59,505 (0% above the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $29,798. Poverty here runs at 12.8%, with unemployment measured at 0.0%. The typical home here is valued at $233,000 (8% above the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 100.0% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 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 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 →

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 87742, Rociada, 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

609

Population

338.3

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 87742 ranks nationally

Rociada, NM household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,505 28th percentile higher than 28% 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 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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Related Areas

San Miguel County Rociada, NM New Mexico

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.

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