87528 ZIP Code — Dulce, NM

Rio Arriba County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87528 is located in Dulce, New Mexico, within Rio Arriba County. It covers approximately 436.92 square miles and serves a population of 2,650 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 87528

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 $59,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 56%.

Median household income is $43,607. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 8 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (34%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 87528 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,650

population

436.92

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87528 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87528

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87528. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dulce	Acceptable
Dulce	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

87029 Lindrith (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,650
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	436.92 sq mi
Water area	2.06 sq mi
Latitude	36.5417
Longitude	-107.2021
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	50.3%	56.2%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	41.4%	27.3%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	7.7%	13.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.7%	3.0%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,650

Population

People per sq mi

35.4

Median age

$43,607

Median household income

$21,139

Per capita income

$59,000

Median home value

$535

Median monthly rent

56.4%

Home ownership

15.6%

Poverty rate

23.5%

Unemployment

688

Housing units

11.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

133

Under 5

139

5–9

101

103

10–14

107

15–19

20–24

199

25–34

208

120

35–44

125

136

45–54

143

170

55–59

179

60–64

134

65–74

140

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	717	27.1%
18 and over	1,933	72.9%
65 and over	361	13.6%
Median age	35.4 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 73.9%

Hispanic or Latino 11.4%

Other race 6.5%

Two or more races 5.7%

White 1.5%

Asian 0.8%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2,210	73.9%
Hispanic or Latino	341	11.4%
Other race	193	6.5%
Two or more races	171	5.7%
White	46	1.5%
Asian	25	0.8%
Black or African American	5	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.3%	56.2%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	41.4%	27.3%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	7.7%	13.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.7%	3.0%	4.1%

Under $10k 11.9%

$10k–$15k 4.9%

$15k–$25k 6.6%

$25k–$35k 16.5%

$35k–$50k 14.5%

$50k–$75k 22.7%

$75k–$100k 13.8%

$100k–$150k 6.4%

$150k–$200k 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.9%
$10k–$15k	4.9%
$15k–$25k	6.6%
$25k–$35k	16.5%
$35k–$50k	14.5%
$50k–$75k	22.7%
$75k–$100k	13.8%
$100k–$150k	6.4%
$150k–$200k	2.7%
Median income	$43,607

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 35.5%

$50k–$100k 37.6%

$100k–$150k 9.4%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k–$300k 6.5%

$1M+ 7.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$59,000
Median rent / month	$535
Owner occupied	56.4%
Renter occupied	43.6%
Vacant	19.8%
Single-family detached	63.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.1%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	3.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	10.1%
2000–2009	18.5%
1990–1999	20.3%
1980–1989	19.3%
1970–1979	22.3%
1960–1969	8.5%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.6%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	12.1%
2 bedrooms	28.4%
3 bedrooms	49.1%
4 bedrooms	9.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.5%
1 vehicle	50.3%
2 vehicles	33.1%
3 or more	15.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	83.4%
Electricity	1.4%
Propane / LP gas	10.1%
Wood	5.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	238	28.0%
Cohabiting couple	133	15.7%
Male householder, no spouse	249	29.3%
Female householder, no spouse	229	27.0%
Households with children under 18	189	22.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	229	27.0%
Average household size	3.10

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.8%	50.1%
Married	33.9%	24.6%
Separated	0.0%	1.0%
Widowed	1.7%	4.0%
Divorced	25.7%	20.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.1%

Some HS, no diploma 9.6%

HS graduate 37.8%

Some college, no degree 29.8%

Associate's degree 7.2%

Bachelor's degree 8.8%

Graduate / professional 2.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.3%
Bachelor's or higher	11.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	71	13.1%
Kindergarten	53	9.8%
Elementary school	258	47.5%
High school	75	13.8%
College / grad school	86	15.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 30.1%

Education & healthcare 23.6%

Construction 11.8%

Retail trade 10.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.7%

Agriculture & mining 5.4%

Professional & management 3.5%

Other services 3.1%

Transportation & utilities 2.4%

Finance & real estate 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.9%
Service	25.6%
Sales & office	23.4%
Natural resources & construction	13.7%
Production & transportation	10.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	31.6%
Government	68.4%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.6%
Carpool	5.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.6%
Work from home	2.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	8.2

Poverty

All people 15.6%

Under 18 years 23.7%

18 and over 12.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 21.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	18.3%
Retirement income	20.6%
Supplemental Security	7.8%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.8%
High blood pressure	33.4%
High cholesterol	25.2%
Diabetes	16.0%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	14.4%
Arthritis	26.8%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	4.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	34.0%
Binge drinking	15.2%
No physical activity	28.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.9%
Depression	24.9%
Fair or poor health	24.9%
Poor mental health	21.3%
Poor physical health	16.7%
No health insurance	12.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.3%
Visited dentist	50.5%
Cholesterol screening	81.4%
Teeth loss	28.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	49	2.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.0%
Under 18	10.9%
18–64 years	20.9%
65 and over	56.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.0%
Public insurance	36.4%
No insurance	4.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,378	89.7%
Spanish	36	1.5%
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)	2,636	99.5%
Born in same state	2,633	99.4%
Born in different state	2,254	85.1%
Foreign born	3	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	14	0.5%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	16	0.6%
Italian	15	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	14	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.0%
Internet access	86.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87528

What city is ZIP code 87528 in?

ZIP code 87528 is primarily assigned to Dulce, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87528 in?

ZIP code 87528 falls within Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 87528?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87528?

16% of residents in ZIP code 87528 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 87528?

The median home value in ZIP code 87528 is $59,000.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 87528?

Health data for ZIP code 87528 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (34%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 87528 in?

ZIP code 87528 observes the MST timezone.