87523 ZIP Code — Cordova, NM
Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
ZIP code 87523 is located in Cordova, New Mexico, within Rio Arriba County. It covers approximately 2.09 square miles and serves a population of 180 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 505.
180
population
2.09
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
87523 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 87523
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87523. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Cordova | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 180 |
| Population density | 86 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 35 |
| County FIPS | 039 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 2.09 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 36.0076 |
| Longitude | -105.8609 |
| 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 | 58.8% | 56.2% | 48.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 11.9% | 27.3% | 29.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.8% | 13.5% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 9.5% | 3.0% | 4.1% |
Demographics & statistics
180
Population
86
People per sq mi
68.7
Median age
$0
Median household income
$58,966
Per capita income
$110,300
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
89.4%
Home ownership
9.4%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
252
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
6
25–34
11
19
45–54
38
35
65–74
71
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 180 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 106 | 58.9% |
| Median age | 68.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino
44.3%
Two or more races
26%
Other race
18.3%
White
11.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 143 | 44.3% |
| Two or more races | 84 | 26% |
| Other race | 59 | 18.3% |
| White | 37 | 11.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 58.8% | 56.2% | 48.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 11.9% | 27.3% | 29.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.8% | 13.5% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 9.5% | 3.0% | 4.1% |
$10k–$15k
10.6%
$15k–$25k
52.5%
$50k–$75k
23.1%
$200k+
13.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 10.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 52.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 23.1% |
| $200k+ | 13.8% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
$50k–$100k
25.9%
$100k–$150k
58.7%
$200k–$300k
15.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $110,300 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 89.4% |
| Renter occupied | 10.6% |
| Vacant | 40.5% |
| Single-family detached | 58.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 41.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.14 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 7.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 31.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 8.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 52.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 23.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 52.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 36.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 10.6% |
| Electricity | 13.8% |
| Wood | 23.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 22 | 13.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 37 | 23.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 101 | 63.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 106 | 66.3% |
| Average household size | 1.13 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 62.7% | 14.0% |
| Married | 37.3% | 16.5% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 69.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
20.6%
Some HS, no diploma
9.4%
HS graduate
58.9%
Some college, no degree
11.1%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 70.0% |
| 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
Agriculture & mining
46.8%
Transportation & utilities
27.8%
Public administration
25.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 46.8% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 53.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.7% |
| Government | 25.3% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 100.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
9.4%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
9.4%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 52.5% |
| Retirement income | 52.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.8% |
| High blood pressure | 30.2% |
| High cholesterol | 30.4% |
| Diabetes | 15.2% |
| Heart disease | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| Arthritis | 23.6% |
| Kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.0% |
| Cancer | 5.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 12.1% |
| Binge drinking | 12.8% |
| No physical activity | 25.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.9% |
| Depression | 16.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.5% |
| Poor mental health | 12.4% |
| Poor physical health | 10.9% |
| No health insurance | 18.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.6% |
| Visited dentist | 64.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.1% |
| Teeth loss | 11.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 0.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 43.9% |
| Public insurance | 56.1% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 180 | 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) | 180 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 180 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 158 | 87.8% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 88.9% |
| Internet access | 36.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87523
What city is ZIP code 87523 in?
ZIP code 87523 is primarily assigned to Cordova, New Mexico.
What county is ZIP code 87523 in?
ZIP code 87523 falls within Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
Does ZIP code 87523 have an older population?
59% of residents in ZIP code 87523 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 87523 have a large retiree population?
53% of households in ZIP code 87523 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 87523 mostly owner-occupied?
89% of occupied units in ZIP code 87523 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 87523?
The median home value in ZIP code 87523 is $110,300.
What timezone is ZIP code 87523 in?
ZIP code 87523 observes the MST timezone.