87701 ZIP Code, Las Vegas, NM
87701 is a ZIP code in Las Vegas, New Mexico in San Miguel County. It covers 1,602 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 87750, 87753 and 87711. 17,339 people live here in 7,925 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and owners and renters are mixed (64% own). Median household income is $49,920, below the New Mexico median of $64,059; the median age is 45.7, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Las Vegas, NM
- County: San Miguel County
- Land area: 1,602 sq mi
- Population: 17,339
- Median household income: $49,920
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 17,339 |
| Households | 7,925 |
| Median household income | $49,920 |
| Income per person | $29,888 |
| Median age | 45.7 |
| Homeowners | 64.2% |
| Median home value | $182,200 |
| Median rent | $811 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 18.2 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 19.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 14.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 28.0% |
| Broadband internet | 78.2% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 41.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 10.4% |
| $10–15K | 11.0% |
| $15–25K | 10.8% |
| $25–35K | 6.9% |
| $35–50K | 11.0% |
| $50–75K | 18.1% |
| $75–100K | 8.8% |
| $100–150K | 13.9% |
| $150–200K | 6.3% |
| $200K+ | 2.9% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 8.9% |
| 10–19 | 11.3% |
| 20–24 | 7.9% |
| 25–34 | 9.6% |
| 35–44 | 11.3% |
| 45–54 | 12.5% |
| 55–64 | 15.6% |
| 65–74 | 13.7% |
| 75+ | 9.2% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 19.1% |
| Owned outright | 35.0% |
| Rented | 29.9% |
| Vacant | 16.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 56.1% |
| Townhome | 3.3% |
| 2–4 units | 9.5% |
| 5–19 units | 6.5% |
| 20+ units | 1.1% |
| Mobile / other | 23.5% |
Businesses in 87701
334 business establishments with 7,564 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 68
- Accommodation and Food Services: 56
- Retail Trade: 55
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 29
- Construction: 25
- Finance and Insurance: 23
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 21
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 12
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
Areas that include 87701
- Las Vegas, NM ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Tecolote, NM ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- San Miguel County ZIP codes — 19 ZIP codes
- New Mexico ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 6: highest median household income in San Miguel County
- No. 1 of 6: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in San Miguel County
- No. 4 of 6: lowest median age in San Miguel County
- No. 3 of 6: highest median age in San Miguel County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 87701, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 87701 in?
- 87701 is a Las Vegas, NM mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 87701 in?
- 87701 is in San Miguel County.
- What is the population of 87701?
- About 17,339 people (±690), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 18,387.
- What is the median household income in 87701?
- $49,920 (±$3,431), 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 87701?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 87701 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 87701?
- The closest, measured center to center: 87750 (19.5 mi), 87753 (22.2 mi, Watrous), 87711 (24 mi, Anton Chico) and 87569 (24.8 mi).
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