87511 ZIP Code, Alcalde, NM
87511 is a ZIP code in Alcalde, New Mexico in Rio Arriba County. It covers 51 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 87566, 87582 and 87567. 3,108 people live here in 1,009 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (84%). Median household income is $70,346, close to the New Mexico median of $64,059; 46% of households have children under 18.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Alcalde, NM
- County: Rio Arriba County
- Land area: 51 sq mi
- Population: 3,108
- Median household income: $70,346
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 3,108 |
| Households | 1,009 |
| Median household income | $70,346 |
| Income per person | $31,768 |
| Median age | 41.4 |
| Homeowners | 83.9% |
| Median home value | $237,900 |
| Median rent | $654 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.3% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 32 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 45.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 3.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.1% |
| Broadband internet | 86.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 54.4% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 1.1% |
| $10–15K | 3.2% |
| $15–25K | 7.3% |
| $25–35K | 6.7% |
| $35–50K | 12.0% |
| $50–75K | 24.2% |
| $75–100K | 4.7% |
| $100–150K | 32.1% |
| $150–200K | 7.9% |
| $200K+ | 0.8% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 7.7% |
| 10–19 | 22.7% |
| 20–24 | 3.5% |
| 25–34 | 9.7% |
| 35–44 | 15.9% |
| 45–54 | 12.2% |
| 55–64 | 9.6% |
| 65–74 | 11.4% |
| 75+ | 7.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 28.7% |
| Owned outright | 39.0% |
| Rented | 12.9% |
| Vacant | 19.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 41.0% |
| Townhome | 0.6% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 58.4% |
Businesses in 87511
19 business establishments with 97 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 7
- Retail Trade: 5
- Transportation and Warehousing: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 87566 — Chamita CDP, NM (5.9 mi)
- 87582 — Velarde CDP, NM (6.3 mi)
- 87567 — Cuartelez CDP, NM (7 mi)
- 87523 — Cordova CDP, NM (8.3 mi)
- 87527 — Dixon CDP, NM (8.8 mi)
- 87531 — Dixon CDP, NM (10.5 mi)
- 87532 — Española city, NM (10.8 mi)
- 87522 — Chimayo CDP, NM (11.4 mi)
Areas that include 87511
- La Villita, NM ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Los Luceros, NM ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Alcalde, NM ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Rio Arriba County ZIP codes — 34 ZIP codes
- New Mexico ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 11: highest median household income in Rio Arriba County
- No. 4 of 12: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Rio Arriba County
- No. 3 of 12: highest share of households with children in Rio Arriba County
- No. 1 of 9: fastest population growth in Rio Arriba County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 87511, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 87511 in?
- 87511 is a Alcalde, NM mailing address. By land area, 3% lies inside Los Luceros, 3% lies inside La Villita and 1% lies inside Alcalde; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 87511 in?
- 87511 is in Rio Arriba County.
- What is the population of 87511?
- About 3,108 people (±549), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 2,821.
- What is the median household income in 87511?
- $70,346 (±$32,523), compared with $64,059 for New Mexico as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 87511?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 87511 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 87511?
- The closest, measured center to center: 87566 (5.9 mi, Chamita), 87582 (6.3 mi, Velarde), 87567 (7 mi, Cuartelez), 87523 (8.3 mi, Cordova), 87527 (8.8 mi, Dixon) and 87531 (10.5 mi, Dixon).
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