87401 ZIP Code — Farmington, NM

San Juan County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87401 is located in Farmington, New Mexico, within San Juan County. It covers approximately 132.82 square miles and serves a population of 46,398 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 505.

About ZIP code 87401

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 $193,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.

Median household income is $52,654. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 87401 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

46,398

population

132.82

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87401 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87401

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87401. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Farmington	Acceptable
Farmington	Preferred

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	46,398
Population density	349 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	132.82 sq mi
Water area	0.71 sq mi
Latitude	36.4647
Longitude	-108.1398
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	48.5%	51.0%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	30.8%	30.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	18.3%	16.8%	17.6%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.2%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

46,398

Population

349

People per sq mi

34.2

Median age

$52,654

Median household income

$25,825

Per capita income

$193,800

Median home value

$970

Median monthly rent

61.9%

Home ownership

27.1%

Poverty rate

9.5%

Unemployment

11,474

Housing units

17.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,538

Under 5

1,699

1,543

5–9

1,704

2,048

10–14

2,263

1,787

15–19

1,974

1,582

20–24

1,749

2,795

25–34

3,089

3,095

35–44

3,420

2,436

45–54

2,692

1,113

55–59

1,229

1,065

60–64

1,177

1,777

65–74

1,964

790

75–84

873

473

85+

523

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	13,238	28.5%
18 and over	33,160	71.5%
65 and over	6,400	13.8%
Median age	34.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 43.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 29.5%

Hispanic or Latino 10.9%

Two or more races 8.9%

Other race 5.7%

Asian 1.1%

Black or African American 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	22,479	43.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	15,363	29.5%
Hispanic or Latino	5,672	10.9%
Two or more races	4,659	8.9%
Other race	2,990	5.7%
Asian	566	1.1%
Black or African American	332	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.5%	51.0%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	30.8%	30.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	18.3%	16.8%	17.6%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.2%	4.1%

Under $10k 6.1%

$10k–$15k 6.7%

$15k–$25k 10.9%

$25k–$35k 9.5%

$35k–$50k 14.8%

$50k–$75k 17.6%

$75k–$100k 10.3%

$100k–$150k 12.0%

$150k–$200k 7.7%

$200k+ 4.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.1%
$10k–$15k	6.7%
$15k–$25k	10.9%
$25k–$35k	9.5%
$35k–$50k	14.8%
$50k–$75k	17.6%
$75k–$100k	10.3%
$100k–$150k	12.0%
$150k–$200k	7.7%
$200k+	4.6%
Median income	$52,654

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.3%

$50k–$100k 7.2%

$100k–$150k 8.3%

$150k–$200k 19.7%

$200k–$300k 30.7%

$300k–$500k 13.3%

$500k–$1M 2.6%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$193,800
Median rent / month	$970
Owner occupied	61.9%
Renter occupied	38.1%
Vacant	10.9%
Single-family detached	50.8%
Large apartment buildings	2.1%
Mobile homes	28.8%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.84

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	6.2%
2000–2009	14.1%
1990–1999	18.4%
1980–1989	16.5%
1970–1979	20.9%
1960–1969	9.1%
1950–1959	11.6%
1940–1949	1.9%
1939 or earlier	0.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.3%
1 bedroom	4.7%
2 bedrooms	24.3%
3 bedrooms	51.2%
4 bedrooms	14.2%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.6%
1 vehicle	31.2%
2 vehicles	37.5%
3 or more	23.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	78.2%
Electricity	9.4%
Propane / LP gas	6.1%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	4.6%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	6,650	43.0%
Cohabiting couple	1,539	10.0%
Male householder, no spouse	2,794	18.1%
Female householder, no spouse	4,480	29.0%
Households with children under 18	6,028	39.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	4,552	29.4%
Average household size	2.91

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.9%	37.5%
Married	42.3%	39.6%
Separated	0.7%	1.1%
Widowed	3.7%	8.8%
Divorced	10.4%	13.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%

Some HS, no diploma 11.5%

HS graduate 27.1%

Some college, no degree 26.1%

Associate's degree 14.0%

Bachelor's degree 9.2%

Graduate / professional 8.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.0%
Bachelor's or higher	17.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	522	4.1%
Kindergarten	593	4.6%
Elementary school	5,906	46.0%
High school	2,793	21.7%
College / grad school	3,028	23.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.8%

Retail trade 12.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.5%

Agriculture & mining 9.7%

Transportation & utilities 7.1%

Other services 6.5%

Public administration 6.5%

Construction 6.2%

Professional & management 5.4%

Manufacturing 3.5%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Information 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.4%
Service	19.4%
Sales & office	23.4%
Natural resources & construction	14.8%
Production & transportation	14.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.0%
Government	17.5%
Self-employed	6.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.0%
Carpool	10.5%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	3.1%
Work from home	5.2%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.6

Poverty

All people 27.1%

Under 18 years 34.0%

18 and over 24.2%

Married-couple families 12.3%

Female-led households 39.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.8%
Retirement income	20.2%
Supplemental Security	10.4%
Cash public assistance	3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	24.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.3%
High blood pressure	30.3%
High cholesterol	25.9%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	21.5%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	5.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.8%
Binge drinking	13.6%
No physical activity	23.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.4%
Depression	20.6%
Fair or poor health	16.5%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	13.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	62.0%
Visited dentist	55.2%
Cholesterol screening	84.3%
Teeth loss	18.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	2,081	6.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.1%
Under 18	3.9%
18–64 years	13.1%
65 and over	47.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.0%
Public insurance	55.4%
No insurance	11.3%
Uninsured under 19	5.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	43,161	93.0%
Spanish	4,562	10.6%
Other Indo-European	1,706	4.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	47	0.1%
Other languages	51	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	44,668	96.3%
Born in same state	44,237	95.3%
Born in different state	27,621	59.5%
Foreign born	431	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	1,730	3.7%
Not a US citizen	555	32.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	2,772	6%
Italian	2,510	5.4%
Arab	797	1.7%
Polish	435	0.9%
English	210	0.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	155	0.3%
Irish	64	0.1%
German	21	0%
Norwegian	14	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.3%
Internet access	92.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87401

What city is ZIP code 87401 in?

ZIP code 87401 is primarily assigned to Farmington, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87401 in?

ZIP code 87401 falls within San Juan County, New Mexico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87401?

27% of residents in ZIP code 87401 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 87401?

The median home value in ZIP code 87401 is $193,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 87401?

ZIP code 87401 has an estimated population of 46,398 residents, with a density of 349 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 87401?

The median household income in ZIP code 87401 is $52,654, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 87401 in?

ZIP code 87401 observes the MST timezone.