87051 ZIP Code — San Rafael, NM

Cibola County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87051 is located in San Rafael, New Mexico, within Cibola County. It covers approximately 51.95 square miles and serves a population of 2,103 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 505.

About ZIP code 87051

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $85,900.

Median household income is $64,578. SNAP benefit usage at 28% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 57% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 87051 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,103

population

51.95

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87051 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87051

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87051. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
San Rafael	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,103
Population density	40 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	006

Geography
Land area	51.95 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	35.1112
Longitude	-107.8839
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	10.7%	54.3%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	89.3%	29.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	15.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,103

Population

People per sq mi

25.4

Median age

$64,578

Median household income

$13,646

Per capita income

$85,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

16.3%

Poverty rate

6.0%

Unemployment

452

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

148

Under 5

217

152

5–9

223

15–19

20–24

100

25–34

114

141

35–44

207

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

122

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	803	38.2%
18 and over	1,300	61.8%
65 and over	205	9.7%
Median age	25.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89%

Hispanic or Latino 5.5%

Two or more races 5.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,981	89%
Hispanic or Latino	122	5.5%
Two or more races	122	5.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	10.7%	54.3%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	89.3%	29.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	15.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	4.1%

$10k–$15k 14.7%

$50k–$75k 39.3%

$75k–$100k 13.0%

$100k–$150k 33.1%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	14.7%
$50k–$75k	39.3%
$75k–$100k	13.0%
$100k–$150k	33.1%
Median income	$64,578

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 30.5%

$50k–$100k 33.1%

$100k–$150k 36.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$85,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	21.7%
Single-family detached	55.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	44.7%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	5.94

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	11.5%
1970–1979	27.7%
1960–1969	55.8%
1950–1959	5.1%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.1%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	31.0%
3 bedrooms	29.4%
4 bedrooms	24.3%
5+ bedrooms	10.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	0.0%
3 or more	100.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	63.6%
Propane / LP gas	23.4%
Wood	13.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	308	87.0%
Cohabiting couple	46	13.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	102	28.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	83	23.4%
Average household size	5.94

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.2%	59.3%
Married	56.8%	40.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 28.6%

HS graduate 50.0%

Some college, no degree 4.6%

Associate's degree 16.9%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	71.4%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	119	21.4%
Kindergarten	63	11.3%
Elementary school	312	56.0%
High school	63	11.3%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 37.1%

Public administration 32.6%

Wholesale trade 10.8%

Agriculture & mining 10.6%

Education & healthcare 8.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	10.6%
Service	41.5%
Sales & office	47.9%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	47.7%
Government	41.5%
Self-employed	10.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.2%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	10.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 16.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 26.4%

Married-couple families 16.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	56.5%
Retirement income	72.3%
Supplemental Security	14.7%
Cash public assistance	13.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	27.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.4%
High blood pressure	33.2%
High cholesterol	32.3%
Diabetes	14.9%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	25.5%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	5.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.5%
Binge drinking	12.6%
No physical activity	28.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	18.8%
Fair or poor health	20.1%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	16.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.7%
Visited dentist	60.0%
Cholesterol screening	87.6%
Teeth loss	14.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	33	2.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	43.6%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	25.5%
Public insurance	84.2%
No insurance	5.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,738	82.6%
Spanish	177	10.2%
Other Indo-European	177	10.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,103	100.0%
Born in same state	2,103	100.0%
Born in different state	1,987	94.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	16.8%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87051

What city is ZIP code 87051 in?

ZIP code 87051 is primarily assigned to San Rafael, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87051 in?

ZIP code 87051 falls within Cibola County, New Mexico.

Is ZIP code 87051 family-oriented?

38% of residents in ZIP code 87051 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 87051 have a large retiree population?

57% of households in ZIP code 87051 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87051?

16% of residents in ZIP code 87051 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 87051?

The median home value in ZIP code 87051 is $85,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 87051 in?

ZIP code 87051 observes the MST timezone.