87516 ZIP Code — Canones, NM
Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
ZIP code 87516 is located in Canones, New Mexico, within Rio Arriba County. It covers approximately 38.88 square miles and serves a population of 95 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 505.
95
population
38.88
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
87516 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 87516
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87516. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Canones | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 95 |
| Population density | 2 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 35 |
| County FIPS | 039 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 38.88 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 36.1039 |
| Longitude | -106.4687 |
| 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 | 51.2% | 56.2% | 48.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 48.8% | 27.3% | 29.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 13.5% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 3.0% | 4.1% |
Demographics & statistics
95
Population
2
People per sq mi
46.7
Median age
$0
Median household income
$51,707
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
4.2%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
73
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
7
20–24
6
10
35–44
9
12
45–54
11
21
60–64
19
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 95 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 0 | 0.0% |
| Median age | 46.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino
46.3%
Other race
46.3%
White
7.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 82 | 46.3% |
| Other race | 82 | 46.3% |
| White | 13 | 7.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 51.2% | 56.2% | 48.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 48.8% | 27.3% | 29.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 13.5% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 3.0% | 4.1% |
$75k–$100k
48.9%
$100k–$150k
51.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $75k–$100k | 48.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 51.1% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
$150k–$200k
48.9%
$500k–$1M
51.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 35.6% |
| Single-family detached | 68.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 31.5% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.74 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 47.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 32.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 19.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 80.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 51.1% |
| 3 or more | 48.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 48.9% |
| Electricity | 51.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 47 | 100.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Average household size | 1.74 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 7.8% | 20.5% |
| Married | 92.2% | 79.5% |
| 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
0.0%
HS graduate
70.7%
Some college, no degree
29.3%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 0.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
52.2%
Professional & management
47.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 13.4% |
| Service | 23.9% |
| Sales & office | 28.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 34.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 37.3% |
| Government | 62.7% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 62.7% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 13.4% |
| Work from home | 23.9% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
4.2%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
4.2%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 0.0% |
| Retirement income | 51.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.4% |
| High blood pressure | 35.8% |
| High cholesterol | 34.3% |
| Diabetes | 17.8% |
| Heart disease | 7.8% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 8.6% |
| Arthritis | 28.5% |
| Kidney disease | 4.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.9% |
| Cancer | 6.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 11.7% |
| Binge drinking | 10.9% |
| No physical activity | 26.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.9% |
| Depression | 15.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.9% |
| Poor mental health | 11.1% |
| Poor physical health | 11.8% |
| No health insurance | 16.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.0% |
| Visited dentist | 65.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.8% |
| Teeth loss | 10.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 42.1% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 42.1% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 100.0% |
| Public insurance | 25.3% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 95 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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) | 91 | 95.8% |
| Born in same state | 91 | 95.8% |
| Born in different state | 82 | 86.3% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4 | 4.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 40 | 42.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 49.5% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87516
What city is ZIP code 87516 in?
ZIP code 87516 is primarily assigned to Canones, New Mexico.
What county is ZIP code 87516 in?
ZIP code 87516 falls within Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
What is the population of ZIP code 87516?
ZIP code 87516 has an estimated population of 95 residents, with a density of 2 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 87516 in?
ZIP code 87516 observes the MST timezone.