87412 ZIP Code — Blanco, NM

San Juan County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87412 is located in Blanco, New Mexico, within San Juan County. It covers approximately 477.11 square miles and serves a population of 1,594 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 505.

About ZIP code 87412

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $137,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $48,920. Poverty affects 58% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 34% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 87412 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and high homeownership.

1,594

population

477.11

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87412 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87412

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87412. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Blanco	Acceptable
Blanco	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

87413 Bloomfield (0.9 mi) 87419 Navajo Dam (16 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,594
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	477.11 sq mi
Water area	1.28 sq mi
Latitude	36.6130
Longitude	-107.7448
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	505

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.4%	51.0%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	30.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	13.2%	16.8%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,594

Population

People per sq mi

59.0

Median age

$48,920

Median household income

$15,099

Per capita income

$137,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

88.3%

Home ownership

58.1%

Poverty rate

4.3%

Unemployment

539

Housing units

21.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

102

45–54

182

55–59

156

60–64

160

65–74

202

75–84

116

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	60	3.8%
18 and over	1,534	96.2%
65 and over	534	33.5%
Median age	59.0 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 30.6%

Other race 23.6%

White 18.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 10.9%

Two or more races 7.5%

Asian 4.7%

Black or African American 3.9%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	703	30.6%
Other race	543	23.6%
White	432	18.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	250	10.9%
Two or more races	173	7.5%
Asian	107	4.7%
Black or African American	89	3.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.4%	51.0%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	30.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	13.2%	16.8%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	4.1%

Under $10k 13.9%

$10k–$15k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 12.3%

$25k–$35k 5.8%

$35k–$50k 18.0%

$50k–$75k 25.1%

$75k–$100k 6.7%

$100k–$150k 5.0%

$150k–$200k 9.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.9%
$10k–$15k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	12.3%
$25k–$35k	5.8%
$35k–$50k	18.0%
$50k–$75k	25.1%
$75k–$100k	6.7%
$100k–$150k	5.0%
$150k–$200k	9.1%
Median income	$48,920

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.0%

$50k–$100k 15.4%

$100k–$150k 27.7%

$150k–$200k 7.4%

$200k–$300k 27.7%

$300k–$500k 10.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$137,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	88.3%
Renter occupied	11.7%
Vacant	22.1%
Single-family detached	47.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	45.7%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	3.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.3%
2000–2009	10.3%
1990–1999	18.7%
1980–1989	12.1%
1970–1979	34.1%
1960–1969	1.3%
1950–1959	5.1%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	7.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	26.0%
3 bedrooms	65.9%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	6.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.5%
1 vehicle	29.4%
2 vehicles	43.1%
3 or more	26.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.1%
Electricity	5.4%
Propane / LP gas	50.6%
Fuel oil	8.0%
Wood	25.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	243	52.6%
Cohabiting couple	39	8.4%
Male householder, no spouse	95	20.6%
Female householder, no spouse	85	18.4%
Households with children under 18	38	8.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	204	44.2%
Average household size	3.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.9%	66.1%
Married	51.4%	22.8%
Separated	13.6%	1.6%
Widowed	0.0%	4.6%
Divorced	4.1%	5.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 3.9%

HS graduate 50.0%

Some college, no degree 9.9%

Associate's degree 11.5%

Bachelor's degree 21.3%

Graduate / professional 0.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.0%
Bachelor's or higher	21.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	3.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	53	79.1%
High school	5	7.5%
College / grad school	7	10.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.5%

Finance & real estate 15.0%

Agriculture & mining 14.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.6%

Transportation & utilities 9.7%

Retail trade 8.6%

Other services 8.1%

Wholesale trade 6.7%

Public administration 4.0%

Construction 1.4%

Manufacturing 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.1%
Service	24.5%
Sales & office	23.3%
Natural resources & construction	23.5%
Production & transportation	10.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.9%
Government	6.9%
Self-employed	5.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.4%
Carpool	9.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.8%
Work from home	7.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.1

Poverty

All people 58.1%

Under 18 years 57.1%

18 and over 58.1%

Married-couple families 27.6%

Female-led households 11.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.4%
Retirement income	14.5%
Supplemental Security	10.6%
Cash public assistance	4.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.0%
High blood pressure	34.2%
High cholesterol	30.4%
Diabetes	14.4%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	23.8%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.5%
Binge drinking	12.0%
No physical activity	26.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.2%
Depression	17.9%
Fair or poor health	18.5%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	15.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	64.5%
Visited dentist	56.4%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	16.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	69	4.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.0%
Under 18	6.7%
18–64 years	4.9%
65 and over	25.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	36.0%
Public insurance	76.9%
No insurance	4.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,592	99.9%
Spanish	534	33.5%
Other Indo-European	253	15.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	22	1.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,167	73.2%
Born in same state	1,167	73.2%
Born in different state	644	40.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	427	26.8%
Not a US citizen	282	66.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	52	3.3%
Dutch	27	1.7%
French	17	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	17	1.1%
English	15	0.9%
Polish	13	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.0%
Internet access	78.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87412

What city is ZIP code 87412 in?

ZIP code 87412 is primarily assigned to Blanco, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87412 in?

ZIP code 87412 falls within San Juan County, New Mexico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87412?

58% of residents in ZIP code 87412 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 87412?

Approximately 34% of households in ZIP code 87412 speak Spanish as a primary language.

Does ZIP code 87412 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 87412 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 87412 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 87412 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 87412 in?

ZIP code 87412 observes the MST timezone.