87402 ZIP Code — Farmington, NM

San Juan County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87402 is located in Farmington, New Mexico, within San Juan County. It covers approximately 15.52 square miles and serves a population of 10,362 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 505.

About ZIP code 87402

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $265,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($72,869) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 34% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 87402 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

10,362

population

15.52

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87402 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87402

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87402. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Farmington	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

87415 Flora Vista (4.3 mi) 87418 La Plata (9.8 mi) 87410 Aztec (11.9 mi) 87417 Kirtland (12.4 mi) 87421 Waterflow (13.4 mi) 87416 Fruitland (16.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	10,362
Population density	668 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	15.52 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	36.7921
Longitude	-108.1424
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	505

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.8%	51.0%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	31.9%	30.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	27.2%	16.8%	17.6%
Over $200k	4.2%	2.2%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

10,362

Population

668

People per sq mi

39.3

Median age

$72,869

Median household income

$35,361

Per capita income

$265,500

Median home value

$1,002

Median monthly rent

76.1%

Home ownership

10.5%

Poverty rate

5.5%

Unemployment

3,031

Housing units

24.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

303

Under 5

256

338

5–9

286

620

10–14

524

330

15–19

280

218

20–24

184

561

25–34

475

929

35–44

786

489

45–54

413

473

55–59

401

385

60–64

325

638

65–74

539

290

75–84

245

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,767	26.7%
18 and over	7,595	73.3%
65 and over	1,786	17.2%
Median age	39.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 50.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 16.9%

Hispanic or Latino 14.5%

Two or more races 8.9%

Other race 8.1%

Black or African American 0.7%

Asian 0.2%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	6,139	50.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2,051	16.9%
Hispanic or Latino	1,754	14.5%
Two or more races	1,076	8.9%
Other race	979	8.1%
Black or African American	90	0.7%
Asian	20	0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	7	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.8%	51.0%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	31.9%	30.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	27.2%	16.8%	17.6%
Over $200k	4.2%	2.2%	4.1%

Under $10k 4.7%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 5.2%

$25k–$35k 6.4%

$35k–$50k 13.8%

$50k–$75k 21.1%

$75k–$100k 14.4%

$100k–$150k 16.1%

$150k–$200k 8.6%

$200k+ 7.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.7%
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	5.2%
$25k–$35k	6.4%
$35k–$50k	13.8%
$50k–$75k	21.1%
$75k–$100k	14.4%
$100k–$150k	16.1%
$150k–$200k	8.6%
$200k+	7.8%
Median income	$72,869

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.1%

$50k–$100k 1.9%

$100k–$150k 5.8%

$150k–$200k 13.2%

$200k–$300k 33.3%

$300k–$500k 31.0%

$500k–$1M 7.4%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$265,500
Median rent / month	$1,002
Owner occupied	76.1%
Renter occupied	23.9%
Vacant	7.4%
Single-family detached	77.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	9.2%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.84

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	9.4%
2000–2009	19.9%
1990–1999	16.9%
1980–1989	14.0%
1970–1979	24.0%
1960–1969	6.9%
1950–1959	7.9%
1940–1949	0.1%
1939 or earlier	0.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.9%
1 bedroom	3.3%
2 bedrooms	12.7%
3 bedrooms	57.1%
4 bedrooms	19.4%
5+ bedrooms	4.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.6%
1 vehicle	23.1%
2 vehicles	42.1%
3 or more	32.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	79.1%
Electricity	13.8%
Propane / LP gas	2.5%
Wood	4.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,126	59.0%
Cohabiting couple	233	6.5%
Male householder, no spouse	635	17.6%
Female householder, no spouse	611	16.9%
Households with children under 18	1,304	36.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,162	32.2%
Average household size	2.87

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.0%	18.9%
Married	54.7%	58.6%
Separated	3.1%	0.0%
Widowed	1.1%	6.8%
Divorced	10.0%	15.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 8.0%

HS graduate 23.0%

Some college, no degree 29.0%

Associate's degree 14.8%

Bachelor's degree 13.7%

Graduate / professional 10.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.4%
Bachelor's or higher	24.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	251	9.9%
Kindergarten	43	1.7%
Elementary school	1,414	55.9%
High school	455	18.0%
College / grad school	367	14.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.3%

Retail trade 17.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.8%

Agriculture & mining 8.2%

Transportation & utilities 7.9%

Professional & management 7.8%

Public administration 6.7%

Construction 5.4%

Other services 4.2%

Manufacturing 3.4%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.1%
Service	18.8%
Sales & office	21.5%
Natural resources & construction	13.1%
Production & transportation	10.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.2%
Government	22.0%
Self-employed	3.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.8%
Carpool	8.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	2.3%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.1

Poverty

All people 10.5%

Under 18 years 12.9%

18 and over 9.7%

Married-couple families 3.0%

Female-led households 23.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.8%
Retirement income	25.7%
Supplemental Security	3.9%
Cash public assistance	5.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.3%
High blood pressure	28.3%
High cholesterol	27.1%
Diabetes	9.2%
Heart disease	5.2%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	20.3%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	5.2%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.4%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	18.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.2%
Depression	19.4%
Fair or poor health	12.1%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	9.1%
No health insurance	9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	62.0%
Visited dentist	63.6%
Cholesterol screening	87.2%
Teeth loss	12.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	911	12.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.6%
Under 18	4.3%
18–64 years	12.8%
65 and over	30.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.4%
Public insurance	39.5%
No insurance	12.6%
Uninsured under 19	12.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	9,803	94.6%
Spanish	305	3.1%
Other Indo-European	94	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	8	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	10,270	99.1%
Born in same state	10,231	98.7%
Born in different state	5,244	50.6%
Foreign born	39	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	92	0.9%
Not a US citizen	62	67.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	943	9.1%
Italian	827	8%
Arab	466	4.5%
English	216	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	84	0.8%
Irish	79	0.8%
Norwegian	27	0.3%
Dutch	16	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.8%
Internet access	97.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87402

What city is ZIP code 87402 in?

ZIP code 87402 is primarily assigned to Farmington, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87402 in?

ZIP code 87402 falls within San Juan County, New Mexico.

Does ZIP code 87402 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 87402 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 87402?

ZIP code 87402 has an estimated population of 10,362 residents, with a density of 667 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 87402?

The median home value in ZIP code 87402 is $265,500.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 87402?

The median household income in ZIP code 87402 is $72,869, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 87402 in?

ZIP code 87402 observes the MST timezone.