87024 ZIP Code — Jemez Pueblo, NM

Sandoval County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87024 is located in Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico, within Sandoval County. It covers approximately 132.00 square miles and serves a population of 2,538 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 87024

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 $210,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.

The gap between median ($60,083) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 37% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% 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. The average commute of 21 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 (15%), smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 25% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 87024 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,538

population

132.00

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87024 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87024

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87024. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Jemez Pueblo	Acceptable
Jemez Pueblo	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

87025 Jemez Springs (8.8 mi) 87053 San Ysidro (10.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,538
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	043

Geography
Land area	132.00 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	35.7056
Longitude	-106.7409
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	57.8%	37.9%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	24.7%	34.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	15.3%	22.6%	17.6%
Over $200k	2.1%	5.4%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,538

Population

People per sq mi

30.8

Median age

$60,083

Median household income

$23,269

Per capita income

$210,600

Median home value

$1,013

Median monthly rent

64.1%

Home ownership

19.7%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

444

Housing units

11.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

110

Under 5

134

112

5–9

137

191

10–14

231

15–19

20–24

148

25–34

180

143

35–44

174

45–54

108

55–59

60–64

65–74

109

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	958	37.7%
18 and over	1,580	62.3%
65 and over	293	11.5%
Median age	30.8 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 80%

Two or more races 13.4%

Hispanic or Latino 5.8%

White 0.7%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2,155	80%
Two or more races	361	13.4%
Hispanic or Latino	157	5.8%
White	18	0.7%
Black or African American	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.8%	37.9%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	24.7%	34.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	15.3%	22.6%	17.6%
Over $200k	2.1%	5.4%	4.1%

Under $10k 7.2%

$10k–$15k 0.8%

$15k–$25k 3.9%

$25k–$35k 8.6%

$35k–$50k 16.7%

$50k–$75k 17.6%

$75k–$100k 20.8%

$100k–$150k 16.3%

$150k–$200k 6.8%

$200k+ 1.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.2%
$10k–$15k	0.8%
$15k–$25k	3.9%
$25k–$35k	8.6%
$35k–$50k	16.7%
$50k–$75k	17.6%
$75k–$100k	20.8%
$100k–$150k	16.3%
$150k–$200k	6.8%
$200k+	1.3%
Median income	$60,083

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.5%

$50k–$100k 14.5%

$100k–$150k 8.9%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$200k–$300k 8.4%

$300k–$500k 7.6%

$1M+ 35.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$210,600
Median rent / month	$1,013
Owner occupied	64.1%
Renter occupied	35.9%
Vacant	7.5%
Single-family detached	77.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.1%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	4.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.8%
2000–2009	3.5%
1990–1999	13.2%
1980–1989	23.0%
1970–1979	35.0%
1960–1969	6.2%
1950–1959	2.9%
1940–1949	9.6%
1939 or earlier	4.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.4%
1 bedroom	10.7%
2 bedrooms	22.6%
3 bedrooms	43.6%
4 bedrooms	15.0%
5+ bedrooms	5.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.0%
1 vehicle	23.3%
2 vehicles	37.6%
3 or more	31.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.9%
Electricity	5.2%
Propane / LP gas	23.3%
Wood	52.4%
No fuel used	2.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	251	40.8%
Cohabiting couple	67	10.9%
Male householder, no spouse	78	12.7%
Female householder, no spouse	219	35.6%
Households with children under 18	335	54.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	218	35.4%
Average household size	4.12

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	46.4%	57.1%
Married	46.4%	27.7%
Separated	0.0%	1.4%
Widowed	0.1%	6.2%
Divorced	7.1%	7.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 11.1%

HS graduate 41.8%

Some college, no degree 17.5%

Associate's degree 14.9%

Bachelor's degree 6.0%

Graduate / professional 5.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.0%
Bachelor's or higher	11.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	1.2%
Kindergarten	19	2.6%
Elementary school	546	74.7%
High school	151	20.7%
College / grad school	6	0.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 35.0%

Education & healthcare 25.1%

Public administration 17.4%

Manufacturing 5.6%

Transportation & utilities 4.0%

Other services 3.9%

Agriculture & mining 2.2%

Professional & management 2.2%

Construction 1.8%

Retail trade 1.7%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Finance & real estate 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.8%
Service	40.1%
Sales & office	16.9%
Natural resources & construction	5.4%
Production & transportation	10.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	48.4%
Government	45.7%
Self-employed	5.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.6%
Carpool	13.4%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	8.4%
Work from home	3.0%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.9

Poverty

All people 19.7%

Under 18 years 25.8%

18 and over 16.1%

Married-couple families 6.0%

Female-led households 26.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.8%
Retirement income	24.7%
Supplemental Security	4.2%
Cash public assistance	4.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	36.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.0%
High blood pressure	34.2%
High cholesterol	27.3%
Diabetes	15.4%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	13.8%
Arthritis	26.7%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	5.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	31.1%
Binge drinking	15.2%
No physical activity	25.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.0%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	21.8%
Poor mental health	19.3%
Poor physical health	15.2%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	66.4%
Visited dentist	51.5%
Cholesterol screening	85.1%
Teeth loss	23.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	119	7.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.4%
Under 18	8.5%
18–64 years	8.2%
65 and over	35.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	43.0%
Public insurance	63.4%
No insurance	6.1%
Uninsured under 19	5.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,294	90.4%
Spanish	579	25.2%
Other Indo-European	7	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,538	100.0%
Born in same state	2,537	100.0%
Born in different state	2,439	96.1%
Foreign born	1	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	634	25%
Italian	61	2.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	24.2%
Internet access	71.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87024

What city is ZIP code 87024 in?

ZIP code 87024 is primarily assigned to Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87024 in?

ZIP code 87024 falls within Sandoval County, New Mexico.

Is ZIP code 87024 family-oriented?

38% of residents in ZIP code 87024 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 87024?

Approximately 25% of households in ZIP code 87024 speak Spanish as a primary language.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 87024?

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 87024?

20% of residents in ZIP code 87024 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 87024 in?

ZIP code 87024 observes the MST timezone.