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Sandoval County
La Jara, NM
87027
87027 ZIP Code — La Jara, NM
Sandoval County, New Mexico
ZIP code 87027 is located in
La Jara ,
New Mexico ,
within Sandoval County .
It covers approximately 35.34 square miles and serves a population of
422 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 575 .
About ZIP code 87027
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Renters make up the majority at 57%, typical of denser urban areas.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare 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 (21%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and Spanish spoken in 34% of households; and disability rates above the national average at 26%.
Overall, ZIP code 87027 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
422
Population density
12 / sq mi
State FIPS
35
County FIPS
043
Geography
Land area
35.34 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
36.1112
Longitude
-106.9949
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
575
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
62.3%
37.9%
48.8%
$50k – $100k
37.7%
34.1%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
22.6%
17.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
5.4%
4.1%
Demographics & statistics
$0
Median household income
32.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 104 24.6% 18 and over 318 75.4% 65 and over 122 28.9% Median age 32.7 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
20.5%
Group Count % White 160 28.2% Hispanic or Latino 145 25.6% American Indian / Alaska Native 116 20.5% Two or more races 90 15.9% Other race 56 9.9%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
62.3%
37.9%
48.8%
$50k – $100k
37.7%
34.1%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
22.6%
17.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
5.4%
4.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 34.4% $10k–$15k 14.5% $15k–$25k 8.1% $25k–$35k 7.5% $50k–$75k 4.3% $75k–$100k 31.2% Median income $0
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $0 Median rent / month $642 Owner occupied 43.5% Renter occupied 56.5% Vacant 16.2% Single-family detached 70.7% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 29.3% Median rooms 5.1 Avg household size (owned) 2.16
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 0.0% 1990–1999 20.3% 1980–1989 34.2% 1970–1979 3.6% 1960–1969 7.7% 1950–1959 7.2% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 27.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 56.8% 3 bedrooms 23.0% 4 bedrooms 20.3% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 24.7% 1 vehicle 18.8% 2 vehicles 34.4% 3 or more 22.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 9.1% Electricity 8.6% Propane / LP gas 25.8% Wood 50.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 104 55.9% Cohabiting couple 32 17.2% Male householder, no spouse 49 26.3% Female householder, no spouse 1 0.5% Households with children under 18 78 41.9% Households with seniors (65+) 66 35.5% Average household size 2.27
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 15.9% 0.0% Married 58.5% 69.9% Separated 0.0% 0.8% Widowed 0.0% 0.0% Divorced 25.6% 29.3%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
28.1%
Some college, no degree
12.0%
Graduate / professional
6.2%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 66.8% Bachelor's or higher 32.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 54 100.0% High school 0 0.0% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
62.2%
Professional & management
20.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 62.2% Service 0.0% Sales & office 1.2% Natural resources & construction 15.9% Production & transportation 20.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 84.1% Government 15.9% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 37.8% Carpool 62.2% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 0.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
31.7%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 35.5% Retirement income 22.6% Supplemental Security 13.4% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 16.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.8% High blood pressure 42.7% High cholesterol 38.6% Diabetes 21.1% Heart disease 11.2% Stroke 5.8% Asthma 10.9% Arthritis 33.7% Kidney disease 5.5% Pulmonary disease 10.6% Cancer 7.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 22.9% Binge drinking 10.7% No physical activity 34.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.0% Depression 18.6% Fair or poor health 28.6% Poor mental health 14.0% Poor physical health 17.7% No health insurance 20.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 68.4% Visited dentist 46.3% Cholesterol screening 89.3% Teeth loss 23.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 53 16.7%
Disability % Any disability 26.3% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 34.2% 65 and over 36.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 43.4% Public insurance 66.6% No insurance 0.2% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 372 88.2% Spanish 125 33.6% Other Indo-European 125 33.6% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 405 96.0% Born in same state 405 96.0% Born in different state 341 80.8% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 17 4.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 17 4%
Ancestry Count % French 1 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 44.1% Internet access 91.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87027
What city is ZIP code 87027 in?
ZIP code 87027 is primarily assigned to La Jara, New Mexico.
What county is ZIP code 87027 in?
ZIP code 87027 falls within Sandoval County, New Mexico.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87027?
46% of residents in ZIP code 87027 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 87027?
Approximately 34% of households in ZIP code 87027 speak Spanish as a primary language.
Does ZIP code 87027 have an older population?
29% of residents in ZIP code 87027 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 87027 mostly rentals?
57% of occupied units in ZIP code 87027 are renter-occupied.
What timezone is ZIP code 87027 in?
ZIP code 87027 observes the MST timezone.
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