87530 ZIP Code — El Rito, NM

Rio Arriba County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87530 is located in El Rito, New Mexico, within Rio Arriba County. It covers approximately 164.53 square miles and serves a population of 975 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575/505.

About ZIP code 87530

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $270,400.

Median household income is $21,422. Poverty affects 64% of residents, above the national average. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry.

22% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 19% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and Spanish spoken in 29% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 87530 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

975

population

164.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87530 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87530

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87530. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
El Rito	Acceptable
El Rito	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

87539 La Madera (11.4 mi) 87510 Abiquiu (15.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	975
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	164.53 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	36.3699
Longitude	-106.2985
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	575/505

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	100.0%	56.2%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	27.3%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	13.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.0%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

975

Population

People per sq mi

39.7

Median age

$21,422

Median household income

$14,154

Per capita income

$270,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

63.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

637

Housing units

0.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

101

65–74

146

75–84

114

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	273	28.0%
18 and over	702	72.0%
65 and over	439	45.0%
Median age	39.7 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 47%

Two or more races 40.1%

Other race 6.9%

White 6%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	864	47%
Two or more races	737	40.1%
Other race	127	6.9%
White	111	6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	100.0%	56.2%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	27.3%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	13.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.0%	4.1%

$15k–$25k 61.0%

$25k–$35k 6.5%

$35k–$50k 27.8%

$75k–$100k 4.7%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	61.0%
$25k–$35k	6.5%
$35k–$50k	27.8%
$75k–$100k	4.7%
Median income	$21,422

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.5%

$50k–$100k 25.5%

$200k–$300k 44.2%

$300k–$500k 23.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$270,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	32.8%
Single-family detached	49.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	50.4%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.27

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	33.1%
1990–1999	17.1%
1980–1989	11.9%
1970–1979	32.5%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	5.3%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.1%
2 bedrooms	9.4%
3 bedrooms	87.4%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	6.5%
2 vehicles	38.8%
3 or more	54.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	69.9%
Propane / LP gas	25.5%
Wood	4.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	102	23.8%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	109	25.5%
Female householder, no spouse	217	50.7%
Households with children under 18	180	42.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	276	64.5%
Average household size	2.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	65.2%	44.3%
Married	34.5%	26.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	29.3%
Divorced	0.3%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 24.5%

Some HS, no diploma 27.7%

HS graduate 17.6%

Some college, no degree 19.5%

Associate's degree 10.5%

Bachelor's degree 0.2%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	47.7%
Bachelor's or higher	0.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	108	79.4%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	28	20.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 58.0%

Education & healthcare 31.3%

Retail trade 10.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.3%
Service	58.0%
Sales & office	10.7%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	31.3%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	58.0%
Work from home	10.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 63.6%

Under 18 years 100.0%

18 and over 49.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.5%
Retirement income	64.5%
Supplemental Security	6.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.9%
High blood pressure	31.9%
High cholesterol	31.7%
Diabetes	14.5%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	26.5%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.2%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.5%
Binge drinking	12.6%
No physical activity	24.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.8%
Depression	17.3%
Fair or poor health	16.9%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	15.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.7%
Visited dentist	65.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	11.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	131	18.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.0%
65 and over	32.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	36.6%
Public insurance	77.9%
No insurance	22.1%
Uninsured under 19	23.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	810	83.1%
Spanish	234	28.9%
Other Indo-European	234	28.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	741	76.0%
Born in same state	741	76.0%
Born in different state	657	67.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	234	24.0%
Not a US citizen	82	35.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.9%
Internet access	74.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87530

What city is ZIP code 87530 in?

ZIP code 87530 is primarily assigned to El Rito, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87530 in?

ZIP code 87530 falls within Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87530?

64% of residents in ZIP code 87530 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 87530 have an older population?

45% of residents in ZIP code 87530 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 87530?

Approximately 29% of households in ZIP code 87530 speak Spanish as a primary language.

Does ZIP code 87530 have a large veteran population?

19% of civilians in ZIP code 87530 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 87530 in?

ZIP code 87530 observes the MST timezone.