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San Juan County
Farmington, NM
87499
87499 ZIP Code — Farmington, NM
San Juan County, New Mexico
ZIP code 87499 is located in
Farmington ,
New Mexico ,
within San Juan County .
It covers approximately 427.94 square miles and serves a population of
868 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 505 .
About ZIP code 87499
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $80,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $30,833. Poverty affects 28% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 32% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (21%), smoking (36%) compared to national benchmarks. 40% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 39% of households.
Overall, ZIP code 87499 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
868
Population density
2 / sq mi
State FIPS
35
County FIPS
045
Geography
Land area
427.94 sq mi
Water area
0.02 sq mi
Latitude
36.7576
Longitude
-108.1085
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
505
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
62.3%
51.0%
48.8%
$50k – $100k
9.6%
30.1%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
28.1%
16.8%
17.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.2%
4.1%
Demographics & statistics
$30,833
Median household income
12.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 65 7.5% 18 and over 803 92.5% 65 and over 158 18.2% Median age 49.0 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
88.6%
Group Count % American Indian / Alaska Native 769 88.6% White 96 11.1% Two or more races 3 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
62.3%
51.0%
48.8%
$50k – $100k
9.6%
30.1%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
28.1%
16.8%
17.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.2%
4.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 22.6% $10k–$15k 13.3% $15k–$25k 8.1% $25k–$35k 12.6% $35k–$50k 12.2% $50k–$75k 0.7% $75k–$100k 13.3% $100k–$150k 16.3% $200k+ 0.7% Median income $30,833
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $80,000 Median rent / month $933 Owner occupied 85.9% Renter occupied 14.1% Vacant 22.4% Single-family detached 77.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 12.6% Median rooms 4.6 Avg household size (owned) 3.34
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.1% 2000–2009 18.1% 1990–1999 12.9% 1980–1989 28.2% 1970–1979 14.7% 1960–1969 12.1% 1950–1959 10.3% 1940–1949 2.0% 1939 or earlier 0.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 8.6% 1 bedroom 10.3% 2 bedrooms 24.4% 3 bedrooms 41.4% 4 bedrooms 2.9% 5+ bedrooms 12.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 13.7% 1 vehicle 37.4% 2 vehicles 25.6% 3 or more 23.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 1.5% Propane / LP gas 28.5% Wood 63.7% No fuel used 0.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 84 31.1% Cohabiting couple 29 10.7% Male householder, no spouse 73 27.0% Female householder, no spouse 84 31.1% Households with children under 18 76 28.1% Households with seniors (65+) 118 43.7% Average household size 3.21
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 69.0% 55.9% Married 22.9% 19.0% Separated 1.0% 0.0% Widowed 2.0% 5.5% Divorced 5.2% 19.5%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
22.2%
Some college, no degree
9.2%
Graduate / professional
1.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 70.7% Bachelor's or higher 12.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 1 1.4% Kindergarten 1 1.4% Elementary school 20 27.0% High school 12 16.2% College / grad school 40 54.1%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
39.3%
Education & healthcare
21.4%
Professional & management
19.3%
Public administration
3.1%
Transportation & utilities
0.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
0.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 15.5% Service 10.3% Sales & office 4.5% Natural resources & construction 2.8% Production & transportation 66.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 81.7% Government 17.2% Self-employed 1.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 100.0% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 38.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
11.9%
Female-led households
27.3%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 44.4% Retirement income 21.9% Supplemental Security 29.6% Cash public assistance 2.2% Food stamps / SNAP 31.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 41.4% High blood pressure 41.4% High cholesterol 27.8% Diabetes 21.2% Heart disease 10.6% Stroke 7.0% Asthma 14.6% Arthritis 28.8% Kidney disease 5.2% Pulmonary disease 12.2% Cancer 6.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 36.3% Binge drinking 11.6% No physical activity 33.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 40.8% Depression 23.1% Fair or poor health 30.3% Poor mental health 21.3% Poor physical health 19.2% No health insurance 13.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 66.4% Visited dentist 40.7% Cholesterol screening 83.4% Teeth loss 38.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 19 2.4%
Disability % Any disability 16.2% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 7.4% 65 and over 58.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 7.3% Public insurance 55.1% No insurance 39.5% Uninsured under 19 29.2%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 851 98.0% Spanish 330 38.8% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 868 100.0% Born in same state 868 100.0% Born in different state 697 80.3% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 23 2.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 31.1% Internet access 69.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87499
What city is ZIP code 87499 in?
ZIP code 87499 is primarily assigned to Farmington, New Mexico.
What county is ZIP code 87499 in?
ZIP code 87499 falls within San Juan County, New Mexico.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 87499?
Approximately 39% of households in ZIP code 87499 speak Spanish as a primary language.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87499?
28% of residents in ZIP code 87499 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 87499?
12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Is ZIP code 87499 mostly owner-occupied?
86% of occupied units in ZIP code 87499 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 87499 in?
ZIP code 87499 observes the MST timezone.
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