87522 ZIP Code — Chimayo, NM

Rio Arriba County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87522 is located in Chimayo, New Mexico, within Rio Arriba County. It covers approximately 107.34 square miles and serves a population of 3,217 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 505.

About ZIP code 87522

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $216,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,199. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with professional and management as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 87522 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,217

population

107.34

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87522 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87522

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87522. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Chimayo	Acceptable
Chimayo	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

87579 Vadito (13 mi) 87521 Chamisal (13 mi) 87715 Cleveland (13.6 mi) 87553 Penasco (14 mi) 87567 Santa Cruz (15.4 mi) 87531 Embudo (15.6 mi) 87566 Ohkay Owingeh (16.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,217
Population density	30 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	107.34 sq mi
Water area	0.16 sq mi
Latitude	36.0273
Longitude	-105.7780
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	45.9%	56.2%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	28.5%	27.3%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	21.4%	13.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	4.3%	3.0%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,217

Population

People per sq mi

52.3

Median age

$63,199

Median household income

$37,791

Per capita income

$216,700

Median home value

$908

Median monthly rent

81.9%

Home ownership

14.4%

Poverty rate

0.8%

Unemployment

1,396

Housing units

17.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

101

178

25–34

189

117

35–44

123

248

45–54

262

206

55–59

218

138

60–64

146

231

65–74

245

112

75–84

119

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	476	14.8%
18 and over	2,741	85.2%
65 and over	720	22.4%
Median age	52.3 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 39.9%

Other race 22.6%

White 19.6%

Two or more races 17.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	2,139	39.9%
Other race	1,210	22.6%
White	1,051	19.6%
Two or more races	929	17.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	27	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.9%	56.2%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	28.5%	27.3%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	21.4%	13.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	4.3%	3.0%	4.1%

Under $10k 11.1%

$10k–$15k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 5.7%

$25k–$35k 3.6%

$35k–$50k 12.7%

$50k–$75k 24.9%

$75k–$100k 16.7%

$100k–$150k 7.0%

$150k–$200k 10.8%

$200k+ 3.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.1%
$10k–$15k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	5.7%
$25k–$35k	3.6%
$35k–$50k	12.7%
$50k–$75k	24.9%
$75k–$100k	16.7%
$100k–$150k	7.0%
$150k–$200k	10.8%
$200k+	3.8%
Median income	$63,199

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.7%

$50k–$100k 8.9%

$100k–$150k 8.9%

$150k–$200k 20.6%

$200k–$300k 30.7%

$300k–$500k 21.0%

$500k–$1M 5.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$216,700
Median rent / month	$908
Owner occupied	81.9%
Renter occupied	18.1%
Vacant	18.3%
Single-family detached	62.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	37.8%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.5%
2000–2009	4.9%
1990–1999	19.3%
1980–1989	17.0%
1970–1979	24.3%
1960–1969	6.3%
1950–1959	13.4%
1940–1949	0.6%
1939 or earlier	13.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.2%
2 bedrooms	22.5%
3 bedrooms	65.9%
4 bedrooms	6.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.8%
1 vehicle	13.5%
2 vehicles	48.6%
3 or more	37.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	60.0%
Electricity	8.6%
Propane / LP gas	9.9%
Wood	21.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	834	62.3%
Cohabiting couple	123	9.2%
Male householder, no spouse	128	9.6%
Female householder, no spouse	254	19.0%
Households with children under 18	241	18.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	443	33.1%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.3%	32.0%
Married	65.4%	53.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.6%	7.9%
Divorced	3.8%	6.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 3.8%

HS graduate 23.7%

Some college, no degree 33.7%

Associate's degree 18.6%

Bachelor's degree 8.8%

Graduate / professional 8.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.4%
Bachelor's or higher	17.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	158	32.0%
High school	192	38.9%
College / grad school	143	29.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 39.0%

Other services 20.9%

Education & healthcare 17.6%

Public administration 8.4%

Wholesale trade 4.0%

Construction 2.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.2%

Transportation & utilities 2.0%

Information 1.5%

Manufacturing 1.0%

Retail trade 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	12.6%
Service	24.1%
Sales & office	35.4%
Natural resources & construction	17.4%
Production & transportation	10.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	57.7%
Government	42.3%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.3%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	2.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	17.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.8

Poverty

All people 14.4%

Under 18 years 33.4%

18 and over 11.1%

Married-couple families 15.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.1%
Retirement income	37.6%
Supplemental Security	0.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.3%
High blood pressure	30.1%
High cholesterol	30.5%
Diabetes	14.5%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	24.0%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	4.6%
Cancer	5.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.2%
Binge drinking	12.7%
No physical activity	25.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.3%
Depression	17.0%
Fair or poor health	18.1%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	18.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.1%
Visited dentist	63.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	11.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	211	7.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.2%
Under 18	9.0%
18–64 years	13.0%
65 and over	30.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.1%
Public insurance	51.0%
No insurance	2.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,082	95.8%
Spanish	44	1.4%
Other Indo-European	44	1.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,188	99.1%
Born in same state	3,188	99.1%
Born in different state	2,642	82.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	29	0.9%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	107	3.3%
Italian	70	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	30	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.6%
Internet access	83.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87522

What city is ZIP code 87522 in?

ZIP code 87522 is primarily assigned to Chimayo, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87522 in?

ZIP code 87522 falls within Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.

Is ZIP code 87522 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 87522 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 87522 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 87522 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 87522?

ZIP code 87522 has an estimated population of 3,217 residents, with a density of 30 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 87522?

The median home value in ZIP code 87522 is $216,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 87522 in?

ZIP code 87522 observes the MST timezone.