87549 ZIP Code, Ojo Caliente, NM
87549 is a ZIP code in Ojo Caliente, New Mexico — mostly in Rio Arriba County (85% of its land), with smaller parts in Taos County. It covers 128 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 87531, 87539 and 87582. 933 people live here in 412 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (94%). Median household income is $56,134, below the New Mexico median of $64,059; the median age is 60.0, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Ojo Caliente, NM
- County: Rio Arriba County
- Land area: 128 sq mi
- Population: 933
- Median household income: $56,134
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 933 |
| Households | 412 |
| Median household income | $56,134 |
| Income per person | $48,224 |
| Median age | 60 |
| Homeowners | 94.4% |
| Median home value | $256,900 |
| Median rent | not published |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 51.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 14.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 28.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.8% |
| Broadband internet | 86.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 45.8% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.6% |
| $10–15K | 5.3% |
| $15–25K | 0.0% |
| $25–35K | 15.0% |
| $35–50K | 6.6% |
| $50–75K | 32.8% |
| $75–100K | 0.0% |
| $100–150K | 0.0% |
| $150–200K | 14.8% |
| $200K+ | 19.9% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.5% |
| 10–19 | 1.6% |
| 20–24 | 1.6% |
| 25–34 | 0.0% |
| 35–44 | 11.6% |
| 45–54 | 11.1% |
| 55–64 | 36.8% |
| 65–74 | 4.8% |
| 75+ | 19.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 30.6% |
| Owned outright | 53.2% |
| Rented | 5.0% |
| Vacant | 11.2% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 65.3% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 34.7% |
Businesses in 87549
10 business establishments with 330 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 87531 — Dixon CDP, NM (5.7 mi)
- 87539 — La Madera CDP, NM (6.4 mi)
- 87582 — Velarde CDP, NM (8.1 mi)
- 87517 (11.7 mi)
- 87527 — Dixon CDP, NM (12.1 mi)
- 87530 — El Rito CDP, NM (13.6 mi)
- 87553 — Peñasco CDP, NM (13.8 mi)
- 87511 — Los Luceros CDP, NM (14.1 mi)
Areas that include 87549
- Ojo Caliente, NM ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Rio Arriba County ZIP codes — 34 ZIP codes
- Taos County ZIP codes — 21 ZIP codes
- New Mexico ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 87549, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 87549 in?
- 87549 is a Ojo Caliente, NM mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Ojo Caliente; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 87549 in?
- 87549 is mostly in Rio Arriba County (85% of its land), with smaller parts in Taos County.
- What is the population of 87549?
- About 933 people (±459), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,216.
- What is the median household income in 87549?
- $56,134 (±$50,694), 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 87549?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 87549 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 87549?
- The closest, measured center to center: 87531 (5.7 mi, Dixon), 87539 (6.4 mi, La Madera), 87582 (8.1 mi, Velarde), 87517 (11.7 mi), 87527 (12.1 mi, Dixon) and 87530 (13.6 mi, El Rito).
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