87701 ZIP Code — Las Vegas, NM

San Miguel County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87701 is located in Las Vegas, New Mexico, within San Miguel County. It covers approximately 1,601.80 square miles and serves a population of 17,991 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 505.

About ZIP code 87701

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 $148,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.

Median household income is $45,341. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 31% 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 management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 87701 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

17,991

population

1,601.80

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87701 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87701

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87701. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Las Vegas	Acceptable
Las Vegas	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

87745 Sapello (17.2 mi) 87750 Valmora (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	17,991
Population density	17,991 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	1,601.80 sq mi
Water area	3.07 sq mi
Latitude	35.5425
Longitude	-105.0895
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	505

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.2%	65.1%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	20.8%	20.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	12.4%	13.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	1.6%	1.3%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

17,991

Population

17,991

People per sq mi

43.8

Median age

$45,341

Median household income

$27,147

Per capita income

$148,100

Median home value

$724

Median monthly rent

64.4%

Home ownership

26.2%

Poverty rate

6.4%

Unemployment

6,715

Housing units

24.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

438

Under 5

427

353

5–9

343

418

10–14

407

646

15–19

628

811

20–24

788

981

25–34

954

1,054

35–44

1,025

1,083

45–54

1,054

629

55–59

612

832

60–64

810

1,121

65–74

1,091

478

75–84

465

275

85+

268

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,984	16.6%
18 and over	15,007	83.4%
65 and over	3,698	20.6%
Median age	43.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 38.2%

Hispanic or Latino 28.3%

Other race 16.8%

Two or more races 12.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%

Black or African American 1%

Asian 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	9,585	38.2%
Hispanic or Latino	7,104	28.3%
Other race	4,207	16.8%
Two or more races	3,191	12.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	580	2.3%
Black or African American	259	1%
Asian	169	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.2%	65.1%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	20.8%	20.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	12.4%	13.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	1.6%	1.3%	4.1%

Under $10k 9.0%

$10k–$15k 12.3%

$15k–$25k 9.1%

$25k–$35k 11.3%

$35k–$50k 16.5%

$50k–$75k 15.4%

$75k–$100k 8.0%

$100k–$150k 11.0%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

$200k+ 3.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.0%
$10k–$15k	12.3%
$15k–$25k	9.1%
$25k–$35k	11.3%
$35k–$50k	16.5%
$50k–$75k	15.4%
$75k–$100k	8.0%
$100k–$150k	11.0%
$150k–$200k	4.3%
$200k+	3.1%
Median income	$45,341

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.2%

$50k–$100k 17.3%

$100k–$150k 14.2%

$150k–$200k 19.1%

$200k–$300k 18.3%

$300k–$500k 7.9%

$500k–$1M 3.0%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$148,100
Median rent / month	$724
Owner occupied	64.4%
Renter occupied	35.6%
Vacant	17.2%
Single-family detached	52.9%
Large apartment buildings	2.2%
Mobile homes	27.6%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.22

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.6%
2000–2009	10.2%
1990–1999	17.4%
1980–1989	13.2%
1970–1979	17.1%
1960–1969	10.0%
1950–1959	9.7%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	16.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.6%
1 bedroom	12.2%
2 bedrooms	24.6%
3 bedrooms	45.2%
4 bedrooms	10.2%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.7%
1 vehicle	29.5%
2 vehicles	38.8%
3 or more	22.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	41.8%
Electricity	14.1%
Propane / LP gas	15.9%
Fuel oil	0.6%
Wood	21.0%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,353	29.8%
Cohabiting couple	551	7.0%
Male householder, no spouse	2,044	25.9%
Female householder, no spouse	2,943	37.3%
Households with children under 18	1,812	23.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,826	35.8%
Average household size	2.13

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	50.6%	39.9%
Married	31.7%	32.0%
Separated	1.1%	1.1%
Widowed	4.1%	9.2%
Divorced	12.4%	17.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.7%

Some HS, no diploma 8.1%

HS graduate 25.1%

Some college, no degree 26.7%

Associate's degree 9.4%

Bachelor's degree 14.8%

Graduate / professional 9.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.2%
Bachelor's or higher	24.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	280	6.0%
Kindergarten	97	2.1%
Elementary school	1,218	26.2%
High school	827	17.8%
College / grad school	2,228	47.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 36.5%

Public administration 12.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.8%

Construction 9.7%

Retail trade 9.3%

Other services 6.2%

Professional & management 3.9%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.2%

Agriculture & mining 2.1%

Manufacturing 1.1%

Information 0.9%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.1%
Service	26.9%
Sales & office	19.9%
Natural resources & construction	10.3%
Production & transportation	7.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	51.4%
Government	39.8%
Self-employed	8.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.8%
Carpool	10.5%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	3.2%
Work from home	10.8%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	14.4

Poverty

All people 26.2%

Under 18 years 31.5%

18 and over 25.2%

Married-couple families 14.9%

Female-led households 22.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.8%
Retirement income	28.3%
Supplemental Security	16.0%
Cash public assistance	6.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	31.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.3%
High blood pressure	31.9%
High cholesterol	29.2%
Diabetes	15.4%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	24.4%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	5.7%
Cancer	5.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.0%
Binge drinking	12.4%
No physical activity	28.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.2%
Depression	17.2%
Fair or poor health	20.1%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	18.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.5%
Visited dentist	59.1%
Cholesterol screening	86.0%
Teeth loss	15.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,197	8.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.3%
Under 18	5.3%
18–64 years	22.8%
65 and over	44.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.6%
Public insurance	64.9%
No insurance	6.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	17,126	95.2%
Spanish	1,305	7.6%
Other Indo-European	1,200	7.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	17	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	17,371	96.6%
Born in same state	17,279	96.0%
Born in different state	13,423	74.6%
Foreign born	92	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	620	3.4%
Not a US citizen	208	33.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	747	4.2%
French	487	2.7%
Italian	455	2.5%
English	46	0.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	37	0.2%
Irish	7	0%
German	5	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.9%
Internet access	83.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87701

What city is ZIP code 87701 in?

ZIP code 87701 is primarily assigned to Las Vegas, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87701 in?

ZIP code 87701 falls within San Miguel County, New Mexico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87701?

26% of residents in ZIP code 87701 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 87701 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 87701 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 87701?

The median home value in ZIP code 87701 is $148,100.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 87701?

The median household income in ZIP code 87701 is $45,341, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 87701 in?

ZIP code 87701 observes the MST timezone.