87566 ZIP Code — Ohkay Owingeh, NM

Rio Arriba County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87566 is located in Ohkay Owingeh, New Mexico, within Rio Arriba County. It covers approximately 21.92 square miles and serves a population of 2,906 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 505.

About ZIP code 87566

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. Median home value is $360,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,136. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% 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 18 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 87566 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,906

population

21.92

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87566 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87566

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87566. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ohkay Owingeh	Acceptable
Ohkay Owingeh	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

87532 Espanola (6.6 mi) 87531 Embudo (7.3 mi) 87567 Santa Cruz (7.4 mi) 87510 Abiquiu (11.2 mi) 87522 Chimayo (16.5 mi) 87539 La Madera (16.8 mi) 87506 Santa Fe (17.8 mi) 87547 White Rock (18.2 mi) 87545 Los Alamos (18.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,906
Population density	133 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	21.92 sq mi
Water area	0.24 sq mi
Latitude	36.0533
Longitude	-106.0721
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	59.9%	56.2%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	25.4%	27.3%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	10.8%	13.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	3.9%	3.0%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,906

Population

133

People per sq mi

38.0

Median age

$61,136

Median household income

$27,742

Per capita income

$360,900

Median home value

$693

Median monthly rent

86.5%

Home ownership

20.6%

Poverty rate

6.5%

Unemployment

817

Housing units

13.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

133

10–14

109

137

15–19

113

110

20–24

234

25–34

191

230

35–44

188

203

45–54

167

106

55–59

60–64

124

65–74

101

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	625	21.5%
18 and over	2,281	78.5%
65 and over	379	13.0%
Median age	38.0 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 32.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 26%

Other race 25.6%

Two or more races 8%

White 6.5%

Black or African American 1.1%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	1,417	32.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1,126	26%
Other race	1,106	25.6%
Two or more races	344	8%
White	281	6.5%
Black or African American	49	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.9%	56.2%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	25.4%	27.3%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	10.8%	13.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	3.9%	3.0%	4.1%

Under $10k 6.9%

$10k–$15k 5.9%

$15k–$25k 5.2%

$25k–$35k 9.2%

$35k–$50k 16.0%

$50k–$75k 16.0%

$75k–$100k 18.7%

$100k–$150k 14.3%

$150k–$200k 2.2%

$200k+ 5.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.9%
$10k–$15k	5.9%
$15k–$25k	5.2%
$25k–$35k	9.2%
$35k–$50k	16.0%
$50k–$75k	16.0%
$75k–$100k	18.7%
$100k–$150k	14.3%
$150k–$200k	2.2%
$200k+	5.6%
Median income	$61,136

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.7%

$50k–$100k 3.8%

$100k–$150k 10.2%

$150k–$200k 12.7%

$200k–$300k 13.3%

$300k–$500k 7.2%

$500k–$1M 4.5%

$1M+ 40.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$360,900
Median rent / month	$693
Owner occupied	86.5%
Renter occupied	13.5%
Vacant	23.8%
Single-family detached	58.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	36.2%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.71

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.3%
2000–2009	12.0%
1990–1999	19.9%
1980–1989	13.3%
1970–1979	28.8%
1960–1969	9.2%
1950–1959	4.0%
1940–1949	3.4%
1939 or earlier	7.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	5.3%
2 bedrooms	20.3%
3 bedrooms	61.0%
4 bedrooms	10.1%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.2%
1 vehicle	25.8%
2 vehicles	36.5%
3 or more	32.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	71.6%
Electricity	4.5%
Propane / LP gas	3.6%
Wood	15.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	223	32.1%
Cohabiting couple	64	9.2%
Male householder, no spouse	144	20.7%
Female householder, no spouse	263	37.9%
Households with children under 18	203	29.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	265	38.2%
Average household size	3.70

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	63.7%	56.1%
Married	22.1%	20.5%
Separated	1.2%	0.4%
Widowed	2.5%	9.5%
Divorced	10.5%	13.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 5.7%

HS graduate 39.1%

Some college, no degree 33.6%

Associate's degree 5.6%

Bachelor's degree 5.6%

Graduate / professional 7.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.6%
Bachelor's or higher	13.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	33	4.7%
Kindergarten	37	5.2%
Elementary school	279	39.5%
High school	245	34.7%
College / grad school	112	15.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.7%

Retail trade 18.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 16.3%

Professional & management 9.3%

Public administration 7.9%

Other services 3.3%

Construction 2.7%

Agriculture & mining 2.5%

Transportation & utilities 1.8%

Finance & real estate 1.3%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.7%
Service	25.7%
Sales & office	15.1%
Natural resources & construction	6.4%
Production & transportation	13.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	61.0%
Government	34.7%
Self-employed	4.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.2%
Carpool	1.8%
Public transit	1.0%
Walk	3.4%
Work from home	15.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.5

Poverty

All people 20.6%

Under 18 years 23.7%

18 and over 19.7%

Married-couple families 3.1%

Female-led households 27.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.3%
Retirement income	29.1%
Supplemental Security	5.0%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.9%
High blood pressure	32.7%
High cholesterol	28.8%
Diabetes	16.0%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	26.4%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	5.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.0%
Binge drinking	14.1%
No physical activity	27.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	20.1%
Fair or poor health	21.1%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	15.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.6%
Visited dentist	58.0%
Cholesterol screening	85.9%
Teeth loss	18.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	196	8.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.7%
Under 18	0.8%
18–64 years	6.5%
65 and over	33.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	36.1%
Public insurance	58.1%
No insurance	11.8%
Uninsured under 19	6.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,784	95.8%
Spanish	99	3.6%
Other Indo-European	99	3.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,827	97.3%
Born in same state	2,822	97.1%
Born in different state	2,452	84.4%
Foreign born	5	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	79	2.7%
Not a US citizen	45	57.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	711	24.5%
French	30	1%
English	18	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	7	0.2%
Polish	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	23.9%
Internet access	68.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87566

What city is ZIP code 87566 in?

ZIP code 87566 is primarily assigned to Ohkay Owingeh, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87566 in?

ZIP code 87566 falls within Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.

Is ZIP code 87566 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 87566 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87566?

21% of residents in ZIP code 87566 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 87566?

13% 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 87566 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 87566 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 87566 in?

ZIP code 87566 observes the MST timezone.