87527 ZIP Code — Dixon, NM

Rio Arriba County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87527 is located in Dixon, New Mexico, within Rio Arriba County. It covers approximately 39.44 square miles and serves a population of 896 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 505.

About ZIP code 87527

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $296,000.

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

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Overall, ZIP code 87527 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

896
population
39.44
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
87527 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 87527

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City Status
Dixon Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 896
Population density 23 / sq mi
State FIPS 35
County FIPS 039
Geography
Land area 39.44 sq mi
Water area 0.04 sq mi
Latitude 36.1617
Longitude -105.8709
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 82.6% 56.2% 48.8%
$50k – $100k 17.4% 27.3% 29.4%
$100k – $200k 0.0% 13.5% 17.6%
Over $200k 0.0% 3.0% 4.1%

Demographics & statistics

896
Population
23
People per sq mi
57.3
Median age
$0
Median household income
$16,643
Per capita income
$296,000
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
50.4%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
480
Housing units
32.6%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
25
Under 5
23
67
5–9
59
33
20–24
29
44
25–34
40
53
35–44
47
55
55–59
49
62
60–64
56
71
65–74
64
54
75–84
48
9
85+
8
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1817419.4%
18 and over72280.6%
65 and over25428.3%
Median age57.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 39.9%
Hispanic or Latino 29.1%
Two or more races 20%
Other race 11%
GroupCount%
White50439.9%
Hispanic or Latino36829.1%
Two or more races25320%
Other race13911%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 82.6% 56.2% 48.8%
$50k – $100k 17.4% 27.3% 29.4%
$100k – $200k 0.0% 13.5% 17.6%
Over $200k 0.0% 3.0% 4.1%
Under $10k 32.0%
$10k–$15k 8.6%
$15k–$25k 7.3%
$25k–$35k 13.4%
$35k–$50k 8.1%
$50k–$75k 11.3%
$75k–$100k 9.1%
$100k–$150k 10.2%
Range% of households
Under $10k32.0%
$10k–$15k8.6%
$15k–$25k7.3%
$25k–$35k13.4%
$35k–$50k8.1%
$50k–$75k11.3%
$75k–$100k9.1%
$100k–$150k10.2%
Median income$0

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 1.3%
$150k–$200k 28.2%
$200k–$300k 22.0%
$300k–$500k 27.2%
$500k–$1M 9.1%
$1M+ 12.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$296,000
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied100.0%
Renter occupied0.0%
Vacant22.5%
Single-family detached77.3%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes22.7%
Median rooms4.1
Avg household size (owned)2.41

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20195.4%
2000–200915.0%
1990–19995.8%
1980–19890.0%
1970–197914.6%
1960–196915.0%
1950–195913.3%
1940–194920.6%
1939 or earlier10.2%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)5.4%
1 bedroom5.4%
2 bedrooms51.9%
3 bedrooms27.9%
4 bedrooms3.5%
5+ bedrooms5.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle37.4%
2 vehicles17.5%
3 or more45.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas21.5%
Electricity9.1%
Propane / LP gas12.1%
Wood29.3%
Solar8.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family318.3%
Cohabiting couple00.0%
Male householder, no spouse14739.5%
Female householder, no spouse19452.2%
Households with children under 186216.7%
Households with seniors (65+)22660.8%
Average household size2.41

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married66.3%31.3%
Married7.5%8.9%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed26.2%5.1%
Divorced0.0%54.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.2%
Some HS, no diploma 15.3%
HS graduate 34.4%
Some college, no degree 13.5%
Associate's degree 0.0%
Bachelor's degree 8.3%
Graduate / professional 24.2%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher80.5%
Bachelor's or higher32.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten4351.8%
Elementary school4048.2%
High school00.0%
College / grad school00.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 46.4%
Arts, food & hospitality 23.2%
Education & healthcare 15.2%
Agriculture & mining 10.7%
Professional & management 4.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts15.2%
Service23.2%
Sales & office0.0%
Natural resources & construction57.1%
Production & transportation4.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector76.8%
Government23.2%
Self-employed0.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone61.6%
Carpool4.5%
Public transit0.0%
Walk23.2%
Work from home10.7%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)0.0

Poverty

All people 50.4%
Under 18 years 72.4%
18 and over 45.2%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 88.7%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security58.9%
Retirement income26.9%
Supplemental Security0.0%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP26.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity32.6%
High blood pressure35.8%
High cholesterol33.7%
Diabetes17.1%
Heart disease7.8%
Stroke3.8%
Asthma9.8%
Arthritis29.8%
Kidney disease4.2%
Pulmonary disease6.6%
Cancer6.4%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.0%
Binge drinking11.8%
No physical activity27.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.1%
Depression18.0%
Fair or poor health20.7%
Poor mental health12.9%
Poor physical health13.2%
No health insurance16.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)72.5%
Visited dentist61.5%
Cholesterol screening89.9%
Teeth loss14.3%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans263.6%
Disability%
Any disability4.5%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years0.0%
65 and over15.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance36.5%
Public insurance68.9%
No insurance0.8%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only84894.6%
Spanish445.2%
Other Indo-European445.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)88999.2%
Born in same state84193.9%
Born in different state49254.9%
Foreign born485.4%
Naturalized citizen70.8%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian384.2%
AncestryCount%
French242.7%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access41.5%
Internet access69.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87527

What city is ZIP code 87527 in?

ZIP code 87527 is primarily assigned to Dixon, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87527 in?

ZIP code 87527 falls within Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87527?

50% of residents in ZIP code 87527 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 87527 have a large retiree population?

59% of households in ZIP code 87527 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 87527 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 87527 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the population of ZIP code 87527?

ZIP code 87527 has an estimated population of 896 residents, with a density of 23 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 87527 in?

ZIP code 87527 observes the MST timezone.

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