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Rio Arriba County
Los Ojos, NM
87551
87551 ZIP Code — Los Ojos, NM
Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
ZIP code 87551 is located in
Los Ojos ,
New Mexico ,
within Rio Arriba County .
It covers approximately 29.61 square miles and serves a population of
324 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 575 .
About ZIP code 87551
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. Remote work is prevalent — 22% of workers work from home.
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 (20%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 24% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 82%.
Overall, ZIP code 87551 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
324
Population density
11 / sq mi
State FIPS
35
County FIPS
039
Geography
Land area
29.61 sq mi
Water area
10.82 sq mi
Latitude
36.6846
Longitude
-106.6457
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
575
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
45.3%
56.2%
48.8%
$50k – $100k
23.6%
27.3%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
13.5%
17.6%
Over $200k
31.1%
3.0%
4.1%
Demographics & statistics
$0
Median household income
23.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 161 49.7% 18 and over 163 50.3% 65 and over 80 24.7% Median age 44.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 305 88.9% Hispanic or Latino 19 5.5% Other race 19 5.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
45.3%
56.2%
48.8%
$50k – $100k
23.6%
27.3%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
13.5%
17.6%
Over $200k
31.1%
3.0%
4.1%
Range % of households $25k–$35k 53.6% $35k–$50k 15.2% $200k+ 31.2% Median income $0
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $0 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 100.0% Renter occupied 0.0% Vacant 60.3% Single-family detached 72.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 27.9% Median rooms 4.4 Avg household size (owned) 2.59
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 5.7% 2000–2009 0.0% 1990–1999 30.2% 1980–1989 15.9% 1970–1979 24.1% 1960–1969 10.5% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 6.0% 1939 or earlier 7.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 44.4% 3 bedrooms 42.2% 4 bedrooms 13.3% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 17.6% 2 vehicles 46.4% 3 or more 36.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 17.6% Wood 31.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 45 36.0% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 58 46.4% Female householder, no spouse 22 17.6% Households with children under 18 45 36.0% Households with seniors (65+) 80 64.0% Average household size 2.59
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 37.9% 36.7% Married 43.7% 63.3% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 18.4% 0.0% Divorced 0.0% 0.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
64.4%
Graduate / professional
23.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 100.0% Bachelor's or higher 23.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 161 100.0% High school 0 0.0% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
60.6%
Professional & management
39.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 39.4% Service 22.2% Sales & office 38.4% Natural resources & construction 0.0% Production & transportation 0.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 61.6% Government 38.4% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 77.8% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 22.2% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 0.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 64.0% Retirement income 82.4% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 0.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 33.0% High blood pressure 42.4% High cholesterol 37.7% Diabetes 20.3% Heart disease 10.4% Stroke 5.0% Asthma 9.8% Arthritis 36.5% Kidney disease 5.3% Pulmonary disease 8.6% Cancer 8.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 15.5% Binge drinking 10.0% No physical activity 29.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 29.7% Depression 17.3% Fair or poor health 23.2% Poor mental health 12.1% Poor physical health 15.2% No health insurance 14.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.1% Visited dentist 60.8% Cholesterol screening 91.8% Teeth loss 16.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 39 23.9%
Disability % Any disability 82.1% Under 18 100.0% 18–64 years 100.0% 65 and over 27.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 88.0% Public insurance 24.7% No insurance 0.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 324 100.0% Spanish 19 5.9% Other Indo-European 19 5.9% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 324 100.0% Born in same state 324 100.0% Born in different state 264 81.5% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 244 75.3%
Ancestry Count % French 22 6.8%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 38.6% Internet access 84.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87551
What city is ZIP code 87551 in?
ZIP code 87551 is primarily assigned to Los Ojos, New Mexico.
What county is ZIP code 87551 in?
ZIP code 87551 falls within Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
Is ZIP code 87551 family-oriented?
50% of residents in ZIP code 87551 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
Does ZIP code 87551 have a large retiree population?
64% of households in ZIP code 87551 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 87551 have a large veteran population?
24% of civilians in ZIP code 87551 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 87551?
ZIP code 87551 has an estimated population of 324 residents, with a density of 11 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 87551 in?
ZIP code 87551 observes the MST timezone.
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