87012 ZIP Code — Coyote, NM

Rio Arriba County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87012 is located in Coyote, New Mexico, within Rio Arriba County. It covers approximately 75.38 square miles and serves a population of 320 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 87012

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $306,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 87012 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

320

population

75.38

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87012 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87012

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87012. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Coyote	Acceptable
Coyote	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

87017 Gallina (2.7 mi) 87064 Youngsville (6.6 mi) 87027 La Jara (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	320
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	75.38 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	36.1774
Longitude	-106.6540
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	575

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.3%	56.2%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	42.1%	27.3%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	9.7%	13.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.0%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

320

Population

People per sq mi

63.8

Median age

Median household income

$27,108

Per capita income

$306,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

82.2%

Home ownership

3.1%

Poverty rate

44.4%

Unemployment

250

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

25–34

35–44

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	320	100.0%
65 and over	156	48.8%
Median age	63.8 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 47.1%

Other race 27.9%

Two or more races 19.2%

White 5.8%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	285	47.1%
Other race	169	27.9%
Two or more races	116	19.2%
White	35	5.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.3%	56.2%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	42.1%	27.3%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	9.7%	13.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.0%	4.1%

Under $10k 5.9%

$25k–$35k 39.6%

$35k–$50k 9.5%

$50k–$75k 33.7%

$100k–$150k 11.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.9%
$25k–$35k	39.6%
$35k–$50k	9.5%
$50k–$75k	33.7%
$100k–$150k	11.2%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 11.5%

$150k–$200k 25.2%

$200k–$300k 10.8%

$300k–$500k 36.7%

$500k–$1M 15.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$306,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	82.2%
Renter occupied	17.8%
Vacant	39.6%
Single-family detached	79.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.7%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.09

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.6%
2000–2009	12.1%
1990–1999	5.7%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	51.8%
1960–1969	3.6%
1950–1959	4.3%
1940–1949	12.9%
1939 or earlier	6.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.8%
2 bedrooms	21.8%
3 bedrooms	37.1%
4 bedrooms	16.1%
5+ bedrooms	18.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	38.5%
2 vehicles	52.7%
3 or more	8.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	29.0%
Wood	71.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	94	55.6%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	59	34.9%
Female householder, no spouse	16	9.5%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	123	72.8%
Average household size	1.89

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.3%	26.2%
Married	44.1%	58.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	8.9%	0.0%
Divorced	4.7%	15.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 15.9%

Some HS, no diploma 21.6%

HS graduate 42.8%

Some college, no degree 16.6%

Associate's degree 3.1%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	62.5%
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	28	100.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 60.0%

Construction 40.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	37.3%
Sales & office	22.7%
Natural resources & construction	40.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.3%
Government	22.7%
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 3.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	76.3%
Retirement income	37.3%
Supplemental Security	30.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.5%
High blood pressure	33.7%
High cholesterol	31.9%
Diabetes	16.8%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	26.4%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	4.8%
Cancer	5.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.5%
Binge drinking	12.5%
No physical activity	26.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.1%
Depression	15.9%
Fair or poor health	18.9%
Poor mental health	11.9%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	17.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.8%
Visited dentist	63.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	11.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	10	3.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	17.7%
65 and over	33.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	32.2%
Public insurance	65.6%
No insurance	10.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	320	100.0%
Spanish	19	5.9%
Other Indo-European	19	5.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	320	100.0%
Born in same state	320	100.0%
Born in different state	310	96.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	52.8%
Internet access	22.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87012

What city is ZIP code 87012 in?

ZIP code 87012 is primarily assigned to Coyote, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87012 in?

ZIP code 87012 falls within Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.

Does ZIP code 87012 have a large retiree population?

76% of households in ZIP code 87012 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 87012 have an older population?

49% of residents in ZIP code 87012 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 87012 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 87012 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 87012?

The median home value in ZIP code 87012 is $306,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 87012 in?

ZIP code 87012 observes the MST timezone.