87521 ZIP Code, Ojo Sarco, NM
87521 is a ZIP code in Ojo Sarco, New Mexico — mostly in Rio Arriba County (67% of its land), with smaller parts in Taos County. It covers 101 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 87543, 87579 and 87732. 1,261 people live here in 375 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (87%). Median household income is $39,718, well below the New Mexico median of $64,059; the median age is 46.5, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Ojo Sarco, NM
- County: Rio Arriba County
- Land area: 101 sq mi
- Population: 1,261
- Median household income: $39,718
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,261 |
| Households | 375 |
| Median household income | $39,718 |
| Income per person | $37,228 |
| Median age | 46.5 |
| Homeowners | 86.9% |
| Median home value | $218,600 |
| Median rent | $945 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 47.3 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 24.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 1.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.3% |
| Broadband internet | 82.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 55.1% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 13.1% |
| $10–15K | 15.2% |
| $15–25K | 8.3% |
| $25–35K | 3.2% |
| $35–50K | 13.6% |
| $50–75K | 13.6% |
| $75–100K | 4.8% |
| $100–150K | 6.7% |
| $150–200K | 3.5% |
| $200K+ | 18.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 3.0% |
| 10–19 | 10.3% |
| 20–24 | 18.0% |
| 25–34 | 3.3% |
| 35–44 | 4.5% |
| 45–54 | 24.5% |
| 55–64 | 4.5% |
| 65–74 | 15.9% |
| 75+ | 16.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 4.2% |
| Owned outright | 61.4% |
| Rented | 9.9% |
| Vacant | 24.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 75.7% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 4.4% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 19.9% |
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 87543 (6.5 mi)
- 87579 — Vadito CDP, NM (6.5 mi)
- 87732 — Mora CDP, NM (8.7 mi)
- 87578 — Truchas CDP, NM (9 mi)
- 87715 — Mora CDP, NM (10.6 mi)
- 87522 — Chimayo CDP, NM (13.4 mi)
- 87723 (13.5 mi)
- 87742 (13.8 mi)
Areas that include 87521
- Chamisal, NM ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Ojo Sarco, NM ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Rio Arriba County ZIP codes — 34 ZIP codes
- Taos County ZIP codes — 21 ZIP codes
- New Mexico ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 12: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Rio Arriba County
- No. 4 of 12: highest median age in Rio Arriba County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 87521, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 87521 in?
- 87521 is a Ojo Sarco, NM mailing address. By land area, 3% lies inside Ojo Sarco and 2% lies inside Chamisal; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 87521 in?
- 87521 is mostly in Rio Arriba County (67% of its land), with smaller parts in Taos County.
- What is the population of 87521?
- About 1,261 people (±572), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 899.
- What is the median household income in 87521?
- $39,718 (±$34,844), 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 87521?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 87521 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 87521?
- The closest, measured center to center: 87543 (6.5 mi), 87579 (6.5 mi, Vadito), 87732 (8.7 mi, Mora), 87578 (9 mi, Truchas), 87715 (10.6 mi, Mora) and 87522 (13.4 mi, Chimayo).
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