87511 ZIP Code — Alcalde, NM

Rio Arriba County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87511 is located in Alcalde, New Mexico, within Rio Arriba County. It covers approximately 51.31 square miles and serves a population of 2,806 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 505.

About ZIP code 87511

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $225,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,268. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

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

15% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 87511 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,806

population

51.31

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87511 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87511

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87511. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Alcalde	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,806
Population density	55 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	51.31 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	36.0894
Longitude	-105.9881
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	47.4%	56.2%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	46.3%	27.3%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	5.6%	13.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.7%	3.0%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,806

Population

People per sq mi

42.5

Median age

$62,268

Median household income

$29,813

Per capita income

$225,400

Median home value

$379

Median monthly rent

87.9%

Home ownership

9.5%

Poverty rate

0.3%

Unemployment

1,079

Housing units

17.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

123

10–14

126

115

15–19

117

139

20–24

141

108

25–34

109

303

35–44

308

260

45–54

264

55–59

60–64

137

65–74

140

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	561	20.0%
18 and over	2,245	80.0%
65 and over	463	16.5%
Median age	42.5 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 44.2%

Two or more races 26.7%

Other race 17.5%

White 10.4%

Black or African American 1.1%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	2,225	44.2%
Two or more races	1,345	26.7%
Other race	881	17.5%
White	521	10.4%
Black or African American	56	1.1%
Asian	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.4%	56.2%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	46.3%	27.3%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	5.6%	13.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.7%	3.0%	4.1%

Under $10k 0.7%

$15k–$25k 11.7%

$25k–$35k 8.0%

$35k–$50k 2.0%

$50k–$75k 36.2%

$75k–$100k 13.3%

$100k–$150k 21.2%

$150k–$200k 6.0%

$200k+ 0.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.7%
$15k–$25k	11.7%
$25k–$35k	8.0%
$35k–$50k	2.0%
$50k–$75k	36.2%
$75k–$100k	13.3%
$100k–$150k	21.2%
$150k–$200k	6.0%
$200k+	0.8%
Median income	$62,268

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.0%

$50k–$100k 9.4%

$100k–$150k 0.4%

$150k–$200k 18.4%

$200k–$300k 39.0%

$300k–$500k 11.0%

$500k–$1M 0.5%

$1M+ 7.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$225,400
Median rent / month	$379
Owner occupied	87.9%
Renter occupied	12.1%
Vacant	29.2%
Single-family detached	27.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	72.2%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	5.7%
2010–2019	0.7%
2000–2009	25.5%
1990–1999	21.6%
1980–1989	22.5%
1970–1979	18.0%
1960–1969	1.4%
1950–1959	0.8%
1940–1949	0.8%
1939 or earlier	2.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	1.8%
2 bedrooms	27.1%
3 bedrooms	57.2%
4 bedrooms	13.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	20.0%
2 vehicles	42.8%
3 or more	37.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	94.0%
Electricity	0.7%
Fuel oil	0.8%
Wood	4.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	526	63.0%
Cohabiting couple	11	1.3%
Male householder, no spouse	162	19.4%
Female householder, no spouse	136	16.3%
Households with children under 18	390	46.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	316	37.8%
Average household size	3.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.6%	38.0%
Married	53.5%	49.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.1%
Widowed	5.3%	1.6%
Divorced	2.7%	10.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.7%

Some HS, no diploma 6.7%

HS graduate 34.7%

Some college, no degree 24.1%

Associate's degree 8.1%

Bachelor's degree 12.0%

Graduate / professional 5.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.5%
Bachelor's or higher	17.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	0.8%
Kindergarten	76	10.6%
Elementary school	254	35.3%
High school	229	31.8%
College / grad school	155	21.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 35.2%

Professional & management 18.9%

Retail trade 15.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.0%

Finance & real estate 9.6%

Other services 4.5%

Public administration 3.3%

Manufacturing 3.0%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Construction 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.0%
Service	36.4%
Sales & office	17.8%
Natural resources & construction	5.4%
Production & transportation	5.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.1%
Government	37.6%
Self-employed	0.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.5%
Carpool	23.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.1

Poverty

All people 9.5%

Under 18 years 2.5%

18 and over 11.2%

Married-couple families 7.8%

Female-led households 1.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.7%
Retirement income	32.5%
Supplemental Security	2.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.0%
High blood pressure	27.8%
High cholesterol	27.5%
Diabetes	13.2%
Heart disease	5.2%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	21.9%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	4.1%
Cancer	4.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.0%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	24.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.0%
Depression	17.5%
Fair or poor health	16.9%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	18.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.7%
Visited dentist	63.3%
Cholesterol screening	87.2%
Teeth loss	12.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	104	4.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.3%
Under 18	0.9%
18–64 years	17.0%
65 and over	14.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.9%
Public insurance	41.7%
No insurance	15.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,788	99.4%
Spanish	238	8.5%
Other Indo-European	238	8.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,638	94.0%
Born in same state	2,638	94.0%
Born in different state	2,404	85.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	168	6.0%
Not a US citizen	45	26.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	50	1.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.8%
Internet access	90.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87511

What city is ZIP code 87511 in?

ZIP code 87511 is primarily assigned to Alcalde, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87511 in?

ZIP code 87511 falls within Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.

Is ZIP code 87511 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 87511 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 87511?

ZIP code 87511 has an estimated population of 2,806 residents, with a density of 55 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 87511?

The median household income in ZIP code 87511 is $62,268, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 87511?

The median home value in ZIP code 87511 is $225,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 87511 in?

ZIP code 87511 observes the MST timezone.