87539 ZIP Code — La Madera, NM

Rio Arriba County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87539 is located in La Madera, New Mexico, within Rio Arriba County. It covers approximately 76.67 square miles and serves a population of 214 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575/505.

About ZIP code 87539

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 84%.

Overall, ZIP code 87539 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

214

population

76.67

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87539 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87539

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87539. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
La Madera	Acceptable
La Madera	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

87530 El Rito (11.4 mi) 87531 Embudo (11.5 mi) 87510 Abiquiu (12.2 mi) 87566 Ohkay Owingeh (16.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	214
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	76.67 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	36.2938
Longitude	-106.1166
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

214

Population

People per sq mi

36.2

Median age

Median household income

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

100.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

196

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

25–34

35–44

60–64

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	214	100.0%
65 and over	0	0.0%
Median age	36.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	214	100%

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%

$10k–$15k 100.0%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	100.0%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 100.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	82.1%
Single-family detached	15.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	84.7%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	6.11

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	15.3%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	51.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	33.7%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	15.3%
2 bedrooms	15.8%
3 bedrooms	51.0%
4 bedrooms	17.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	0.0%
3 or more	100.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Wood	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	0	0.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	35	100.0%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	0	0.0%
Average household size	6.11

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	70.6%
Married	0.0%	0.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	100.0%	29.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 60.7%

Some college, no degree 39.3%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Occupation

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

Employment type

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

Commute

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

Poverty

All people 100.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 100.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	100.0%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	100.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	100.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.7%
High blood pressure	33.8%
High cholesterol	32.6%
Diabetes	15.4%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	27.5%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	5.3%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.4%
Binge drinking	12.5%
No physical activity	24.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.5%
Depression	16.6%
Fair or poor health	17.3%
Poor mental health	12.1%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	15.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.3%
Visited dentist	65.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	11.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	83.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	83.6%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	0.0%
Public insurance	100.0%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	214	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)	214	100.0%
Born in same state	214	100.0%
Born in different state	214	100.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	16.4%
Internet access	0.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87539

What city is ZIP code 87539 in?

ZIP code 87539 is primarily assigned to La Madera, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87539 in?

ZIP code 87539 falls within Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87539?

100% of residents in ZIP code 87539 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 87539 have a large retiree population?

100% of households in ZIP code 87539 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 87539?

ZIP code 87539 has an estimated population of 214 residents, with a density of 3 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 87539 in?

ZIP code 87539 observes the MST timezone.