87029 ZIP Code — Lindrith, NM

Rio Arriba County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87029 is located in Lindrith, New Mexico, within Rio Arriba County. It covers approximately 258.66 square miles and serves a population of 367 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 87029

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 $160,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,750. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 87029 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

367

population

258.66

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87029 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87029

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87029. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lindrith	Acceptable
Lindrith	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

87027 La Jara (19 mi) 87528 Dulce (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	367
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	258.66 sq mi
Water area	0.20 sq mi
Latitude	36.3782
Longitude	-106.9143
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	59.2%	56.2%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	40.8%	27.3%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	13.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.0%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

367

Population

People per sq mi

61.6

Median age

$58,750

Median household income

$20,744

Per capita income

$160,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

90.3%

Home ownership

7.6%

Poverty rate

9.4%

Unemployment

234

Housing units

14.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	60	16.3%
18 and over	307	83.7%
65 and over	125	34.1%
Median age	61.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 75.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 24%

Two or more races 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	278	75.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	88	24%
Two or more races	1	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.2%	56.2%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	40.8%	27.3%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	13.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.0%	4.1%

Under $10k 0.6%

$10k–$15k 8.0%

$15k–$25k 18.2%

$25k–$35k 2.8%

$35k–$50k 6.3%

$50k–$75k 59.1%

$100k–$150k 5.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.6%
$10k–$15k	8.0%
$15k–$25k	18.2%
$25k–$35k	2.8%
$35k–$50k	6.3%
$50k–$75k	59.1%
$100k–$150k	5.1%
Median income	$58,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.3%

$50k–$100k 3.1%

$100k–$150k 12.6%

$150k–$200k 27.0%

$200k–$300k 13.8%

$300k–$500k 10.1%

$500k–$1M 10.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$160,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	90.3%
Renter occupied	9.7%
Vacant	29.9%
Single-family detached	60.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	39.0%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.19

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.0%
2000–2009	3.6%
1990–1999	23.5%
1980–1989	10.4%
1970–1979	20.3%
1960–1969	15.1%
1950–1959	18.3%
1940–1949	4.8%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.0%
1 bedroom	2.0%
2 bedrooms	24.3%
3 bedrooms	63.3%
4 bedrooms	4.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	21.0%
2 vehicles	49.4%
3 or more	29.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	45.5%
Propane / LP gas	4.0%
Wood	37.5%
No fuel used	8.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	117	66.5%
Cohabiting couple	16	9.1%
Male householder, no spouse	17	9.7%
Female householder, no spouse	26	14.8%
Households with children under 18	9	5.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	83	47.2%
Average household size	2.09

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.4%	15.3%
Married	67.9%	75.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	11.7%	9.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 12.4%

HS graduate 42.3%

Some college, no degree 16.9%

Associate's degree 14.3%

Bachelor's degree 8.8%

Graduate / professional 5.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.6%
Bachelor's or higher	14.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	28.3%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	43	71.7%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.5%

Agriculture & mining 20.7%

Finance & real estate 14.5%

Retail trade 13.8%

Professional & management 11.7%

Other services 6.2%

Transportation & utilities 4.1%

Construction 3.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.2%
Service	11.7%
Sales & office	46.9%
Natural resources & construction	3.4%
Production & transportation	20.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.0%
Government	4.1%
Self-employed	6.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	60.7%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.2%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	33.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.4

Poverty

All people 7.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 9.1%

Married-couple families 0.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.4%
Retirement income	2.8%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.8%
High blood pressure	42.2%
High cholesterol	37.5%
Diabetes	16.7%
Heart disease	10.1%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	37.8%
Kidney disease	4.6%
Pulmonary disease	10.7%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.2%
Binge drinking	11.5%
No physical activity	24.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.1%
Depression	20.7%
Fair or poor health	20.1%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	15.0%
No health insurance	9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.7%
Visited dentist	62.2%
Cholesterol screening	91.7%
Teeth loss	17.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	15	4.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.5%
65 and over	7.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	38.7%
Public insurance	58.0%
No insurance	7.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	350	95.4%
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)	367	100.0%
Born in same state	367	100.0%
Born in different state	241	65.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	55	15%
Italian	40	10.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	15	4.1%
Irish	10	2.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.0%
Internet access	89.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87029

What city is ZIP code 87029 in?

ZIP code 87029 is primarily assigned to Lindrith, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87029 in?

ZIP code 87029 falls within Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.

Does ZIP code 87029 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 87029 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 87029 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 87029 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 87029?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 87029?

Health data for ZIP code 87029 shows elevated rates of diabetes (17%) and smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 87029 in?

ZIP code 87029 observes the MST timezone.