87538 ZIP Code — Ilfeld, NM

San Miguel County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87538 is located in Ilfeld, New Mexico, within San Miguel County. It covers approximately 55.15 square miles and serves a population of 441 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 505/575.

About ZIP code 87538

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $174,200.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Overall, ZIP code 87538 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and elevated reliance on food assistance.

441

population

55.15

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87538 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87538

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87538. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ilfeld	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	441
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	55.15 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	35.4225
Longitude	-105.5609
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	505/575

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	79.9%	65.1%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	8.5%	20.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	11.6%	13.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

441

Population

People per sq mi

39.1

Median age

Median household income

$28,261

Per capita income

$174,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

6.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

240

Housing units

29.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

15–19

20–24

35–44

45–54

55–59

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	157	35.6%
18 and over	284	64.4%
65 and over	30	6.8%
Median age	39.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 35.3%

Hispanic or Latino 32.4%

Two or more races 27.8%

Other race 4.6%

Group	Count	%
White	230	35.3%
Hispanic or Latino	211	32.4%
Two or more races	181	27.8%
Other race	30	4.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	79.9%	65.1%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	8.5%	20.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	11.6%	13.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	4.1%

$25k–$35k 30.6%

$35k–$50k 20.4%

$75k–$100k 18.4%

$100k–$150k 21.1%

$150k–$200k 9.5%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	30.6%
$35k–$50k	20.4%
$75k–$100k	18.4%
$100k–$150k	21.1%
$150k–$200k	9.5%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$150k–$200k 72.1%

$200k–$300k 18.4%

$500k–$1M 9.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$174,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	38.8%
Single-family detached	30.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	70.0%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	3.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	24.6%
1990–1999	42.1%
1980–1989	20.8%
1970–1979	12.5%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	11.3%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	57.5%
4 bedrooms	31.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	9.5%
2 vehicles	69.4%
3 or more	21.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Propane / LP gas	51.0%
Wood	49.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	14	9.5%
Cohabiting couple	103	70.1%
Male householder, no spouse	30	20.4%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	76	51.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	30	20.4%
Average household size	3.00

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	53.8%	92.6%
Married	8.9%	7.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	37.3%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 16.7%

Some college, no degree 29.2%

Associate's degree 24.9%

Bachelor's degree 29.2%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	29.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	95	60.5%
High school	62	39.5%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 29.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 17.2%

Education & healthcare 16.7%

Construction 15.7%

Retail trade 13.6%

Agriculture & mining 7.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.5%
Service	17.2%
Sales & office	22.7%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	13.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.2%
Government	29.8%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.9%
Carpool	7.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.5

Poverty

All people 6.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 10.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	20.4%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	51.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.0%
High blood pressure	35.1%
High cholesterol	32.1%
Diabetes	15.6%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	27.8%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.2%
Binge drinking	12.3%
No physical activity	26.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.9%
Depression	17.6%
Fair or poor health	18.6%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	14.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.7%
Visited dentist	62.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	13.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	30	10.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	16.9%
65 and over	100.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.3%
Public insurance	59.2%
No insurance	6.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	441	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)	441	100.0%
Born in same state	441	100.0%
Born in different state	242	54.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.3%
Internet access	79.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87538

What city is ZIP code 87538 in?

ZIP code 87538 is primarily assigned to Ilfeld, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87538 in?

ZIP code 87538 falls within San Miguel County, New Mexico.

Is ZIP code 87538 family-oriented?

36% of residents in ZIP code 87538 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 87538 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 87538 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 87538?

The median home value in ZIP code 87538 is $174,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 87538?

ZIP code 87538 has an estimated population of 441 residents, with a density of 8 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 87538 in?

ZIP code 87538 observes the MST timezone.