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San Juan County
La Plata, NM
87418
87418 ZIP Code — La Plata, NM
San Juan County, New Mexico
ZIP code 87418 is located in
La Plata ,
New Mexico ,
within San Juan County .
It covers approximately 66.24 square miles and serves a population of
835 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 505 .
About ZIP code 87418
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $187,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $76,458.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 22% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 18% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 87418 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and high homeownership.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
835
Population density
13 / sq mi
State FIPS
35
County FIPS
045
Geography
Land area
66.24 sq mi
Water area
0.01 sq mi
Latitude
36.9332
Longitude
-108.1489
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
505
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
35.5%
51.0%
48.8%
$50k – $100k
37.2%
30.1%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
21.7%
16.8%
17.6%
Over $200k
5.6%
2.2%
4.1%
Demographics & statistics
$76,458
Median household income
$187,900
Median home value
27.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 106 12.7% 18 and over 729 87.3% 65 and over 301 36.0% Median age 56.9 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
13.6%
Group Count % White 633 71.7% American Indian / Alaska Native 120 13.6% Two or more races 75 8.5% Hispanic or Latino 48 5.4% Asian 7 0.8%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
35.5%
51.0%
48.8%
$50k – $100k
37.2%
30.1%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
21.7%
16.8%
17.6%
Over $200k
5.6%
2.2%
4.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 22.3% $25k–$35k 8.5% $35k–$50k 5.9% $50k–$75k 12.4% $75k–$100k 22.0% $100k–$150k 16.1% $150k–$200k 8.5% $200k+ 4.5% Median income $76,458
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $187,900 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 94.1% Renter occupied 5.9% Vacant 9.4% Single-family detached 68.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 31.9% Median rooms 5.7 Avg household size (owned) 2.38
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 12.2% 2000–2009 25.3% 1990–1999 21.9% 1980–1989 28.3% 1970–1979 11.5% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 0.8% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 0.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 21.7% 2 bedrooms 3.8% 3 bedrooms 40.3% 4 bedrooms 31.1% 5+ bedrooms 3.1%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.4% 1 vehicle 5.9% 2 vehicles 53.8% 3 or more 38.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 4.5% Electricity 22.3% Propane / LP gas 35.8% Wood 27.9% Solar 1.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 255 71.8% Cohabiting couple 43 12.1% Male householder, no spouse 11 3.1% Female householder, no spouse 46 13.0% Households with children under 18 61 17.2% Households with seniors (65+) 189 53.2% Average household size 2.35
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 23.1% 25.0% Married 72.5% 59.4% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 2.8% Divorced 4.4% 12.8%
Education
Some college, no degree
30.9%
Graduate / professional
14.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 93.6% Bachelor's or higher 27.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 5 5.3% Elementary school 58 61.1% High school 32 33.7% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.5%
Professional & management
11.1%
Agriculture & mining
8.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.2%
Transportation & utilities
5.9%
Finance & real estate
4.6%
Public administration
2.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 29.7% Service 26.8% Sales & office 19.6% Natural resources & construction 16.3% Production & transportation 7.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 82.0% Government 14.1% Self-employed 3.9% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 84.3% Carpool 15.7% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 31.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
31.0%
Female-led households
11.5%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 27.3% Retirement income 18.6% Supplemental Security 3.1% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 4.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 33.3% High blood pressure 33.0% High cholesterol 31.1% Diabetes 11.3% Heart disease 6.5% Stroke 3.3% Asthma 10.9% Arthritis 24.3% Kidney disease 3.1% Pulmonary disease 7.4% Cancer 6.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.6% Binge drinking 13.1% No physical activity 21.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.7% Depression 21.0% Fair or poor health 15.6% Poor mental health 15.7% Poor physical health 11.5% No health insurance 10.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 62.9% Visited dentist 57.3% Cholesterol screening 86.9% Teeth loss 17.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 130 17.8%
Disability % Any disability 16.3% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 4.4% 65 and over 38.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 58.9% Public insurance 34.5% No insurance 22.2% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 812 97.2% Spanish 31 3.8% Other Indo-European 16 2.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 819 98.1% Born in same state 819 98.1% Born in different state 365 43.7% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 16 1.9% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 186 22.3% French 50 6% Italian 13 1.6%
Ancestry Count % English 11 1.3% Dutch 5 0.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 42.5% Internet access 98.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87418
What city is ZIP code 87418 in?
ZIP code 87418 is primarily assigned to La Plata, New Mexico.
What county is ZIP code 87418 in?
ZIP code 87418 falls within San Juan County, New Mexico.
Does ZIP code 87418 have an older population?
36% of residents in ZIP code 87418 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 87418 mostly owner-occupied?
94% of occupied units in ZIP code 87418 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87418?
18% of residents in ZIP code 87418 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 87418 have a large veteran population?
18% of civilians in ZIP code 87418 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 87418 in?
ZIP code 87418 observes the MST timezone.
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