87548 ZIP Code — Medanales, NM

Rio Arriba County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87548 is located in Medanales, New Mexico, within Rio Arriba County. It covers approximately 4.67 square miles and serves a population of 944 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 505/575.

About ZIP code 87548

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $68,445. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 57% 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. An above-average commute of 48 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 25% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 87548 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

944

population

4.67

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87548 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87548

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87548. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Medanales	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	944
Population density	202 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	4.67 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	36.1755
Longitude	-106.1508
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	505/575

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.5%	56.2%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	35.8%	27.3%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	4.7%	13.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.0%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

944

Population

202

People per sq mi

32.1

Median age

$68,445

Median household income

$26,397

Per capita income

Median home value

$933

Median monthly rent

71.1%

Home ownership

8.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

331

Housing units

7.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	382	40.5%
18 and over	562	59.5%
65 and over	233	24.7%
Median age	32.1 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 44.1%

Other race 34.8%

White 11.4%

Two or more races 9.3%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	746	44.1%
Other race	588	34.8%
White	192	11.4%
Two or more races	158	9.3%
Asian	6	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.5%	56.2%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	35.8%	27.3%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	4.7%	13.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.0%	4.1%

$10k–$15k 8.2%

$15k–$25k 9.3%

$35k–$50k 13.6%

$50k–$75k 25.9%

$75k–$100k 26.7%

$150k–$200k 16.3%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	8.2%
$15k–$25k	9.3%
$35k–$50k	13.6%
$50k–$75k	25.9%
$75k–$100k	26.7%
$150k–$200k	16.3%
Median income	$68,445

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 14.2%

$100k–$150k 14.6%

$200k–$300k 32.6%

$500k–$1M 38.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$933
Owner occupied	71.1%
Renter occupied	28.9%
Vacant	16.0%
Single-family detached	26.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	67.5%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.71

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	14.0%
1990–1999	23.1%
1980–1989	20.1%
1970–1979	30.0%
1960–1969	6.9%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	5.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.9%
2 bedrooms	32.5%
3 bedrooms	46.7%
4 bedrooms	14.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.2%
1 vehicle	13.6%
2 vehicles	40.9%
3 or more	37.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	44.1%
Electricity	16.3%
Propane / LP gas	18.3%
Wood	16.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	140	38.1%
Cohabiting couple	121	33.0%
Male householder, no spouse	16	4.4%
Female householder, no spouse	90	24.5%
Households with children under 18	157	42.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	150	40.9%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	56.9%	51.1%
Married	43.1%	37.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	11.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.9%

Some HS, no diploma 1.1%

HS graduate 33.8%

Some college, no degree 44.3%

Associate's degree 4.6%

Bachelor's degree 7.3%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.0%
Bachelor's or higher	7.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	216	74.5%
High school	74	25.5%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 50.4%

Transportation & utilities 21.9%

Manufacturing 13.3%

Construction 8.6%

Professional & management 5.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.7%
Service	27.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	14.4%
Production & transportation	21.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	36.0%
Government	64.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	60.1%
Carpool	21.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	18.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	47.6

Poverty

All people 8.4%

Under 18 years 14.4%

18 and over 5.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 25.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	57.2%
Retirement income	47.1%
Supplemental Security	8.2%
Cash public assistance	10.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.1%
High blood pressure	30.0%
High cholesterol	30.0%
Diabetes	13.2%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	24.6%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	4.9%
Cancer	5.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.2%
Binge drinking	13.4%
No physical activity	23.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.4%
Depression	17.7%
Fair or poor health	16.1%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	15.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.3%
Visited dentist	65.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	11.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	139	24.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	23.1%
65 and over	34.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.8%
Public insurance	57.8%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	944	100.0%
Spanish	56	5.9%
Other Indo-European	50	5.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	6	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	888	94.1%
Born in same state	888	94.1%
Born in different state	733	77.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	56	5.9%
Not a US citizen	6	10.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	41	4.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.9%
Internet access	93.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87548

What city is ZIP code 87548 in?

ZIP code 87548 is primarily assigned to Medanales, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87548 in?

ZIP code 87548 falls within Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.

Is ZIP code 87548 family-oriented?

41% of residents in ZIP code 87548 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 87548 have a large retiree population?

57% of households in ZIP code 87548 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 87548?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 87548 have a large veteran population?

25% of civilians in ZIP code 87548 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 87548 in?

ZIP code 87548 observes the MST timezone.