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San Miguel County
Pecos, NM
87552
87552 ZIP Code — Pecos, NM
San Miguel County, New Mexico
ZIP code 87552 is located in
Pecos ,
New Mexico ,
within San Miguel County .
It covers approximately 204.28 square miles and serves a population of
2,132 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 505 .
About ZIP code 87552
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 75%.
Median household income is $47,042. SNAP benefit usage at 28% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 49% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 87552 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
2,132
Population density
10 / sq mi
State FIPS
35
County FIPS
047
Geography
Land area
204.28 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
35.5830
Longitude
-105.5570
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
505
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
69.3%
65.1%
48.8%
$50k – $100k
8.4%
20.1%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
21.3%
13.5%
17.6%
Over $200k
1.0%
1.3%
4.1%
Demographics & statistics
$47,042
Median household income
24.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 410 19.2% 18 and over 1,722 80.8% 65 and over 504 23.6% Median age 53.3 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Black or African American
0.3%
Group Count % White 1,500 55.4% Hispanic or Latino 576 21.3% Two or more races 362 13.4% Other race 249 9.2% American Indian / Alaska Native 12 0.4% Black or African American 9 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
69.3%
65.1%
48.8%
$50k – $100k
8.4%
20.1%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
21.3%
13.5%
17.6%
Over $200k
1.0%
1.3%
4.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 5.7% $10k–$15k 7.4% $15k–$25k 8.4% $25k–$35k 17.0% $35k–$50k 21.6% $50k–$75k 8.1% $75k–$100k 8.1% $100k–$150k 7.5% $150k–$200k 6.7% $200k+ 9.3% Median income $47,042
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $0 Median rent / month $901 Owner occupied 74.7% Renter occupied 25.3% Vacant 20.9% Single-family detached 57.3% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 41.9% Median rooms 4.6 Avg household size (owned) 2.58
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.0% 2000–2009 10.5% 1990–1999 18.2% 1980–1989 13.2% 1970–1979 26.1% 1960–1969 10.8% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 7.0% 1939 or earlier 12.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.2% 1 bedroom 9.5% 2 bedrooms 45.5% 3 bedrooms 37.6% 4 bedrooms 4.5% 5+ bedrooms 1.7%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.2% 1 vehicle 35.7% 2 vehicles 26.2% 3 or more 36.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 5.7% Electricity 16.5% Propane / LP gas 36.7% Wood 37.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 500 56.2% Cohabiting couple 19 2.1% Male householder, no spouse 83 9.3% Female householder, no spouse 287 32.3% Households with children under 18 188 21.1% Households with seniors (65+) 374 42.1% Average household size 2.37
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 18.8% 22.1% Married 70.8% 53.0% Separated 0.0% 0.3% Widowed 0.4% 13.9% Divorced 9.9% 10.7%
Education
Some college, no degree
18.2%
Graduate / professional
7.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 88.3% Bachelor's or higher 24.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 19 4.8% Kindergarten 65 16.5% Elementary school 234 59.4% High school 16 4.1% College / grad school 60 15.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
45.0%
Public administration
11.7%
Professional & management
6.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.1%
Transportation & utilities
1.4%
Finance & real estate
0.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 41.6% Service 25.0% Sales & office 16.3% Natural resources & construction 6.8% Production & transportation 10.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 43.8% Government 51.2% Self-employed 5.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 86.7% Carpool 8.8% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.2% Work from home 4.2% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 23.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
7.2%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 49.4% Retirement income 42.6% Supplemental Security 2.8% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 28.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 32.6% High blood pressure 32.1% High cholesterol 29.9% Diabetes 15.0% Heart disease 6.5% Stroke 3.2% Asthma 9.7% Arthritis 24.8% Kidney disease 3.6% Pulmonary disease 5.5% Cancer 5.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 15.9% Binge drinking 12.7% No physical activity 26.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.1% Depression 17.0% Fair or poor health 18.5% Poor mental health 13.2% Poor physical health 12.2% No health insurance 16.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 69.4% Visited dentist 62.2% Cholesterol screening 88.7% Teeth loss 12.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 107 6.2%
Disability % Any disability 17.0% Under 18 0.5% 18–64 years 7.1% 65 and over 54.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 54.5% Public insurance 56.8% No insurance 4.9% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,050 96.2% Spanish 156 7.6% Other Indo-European 156 7.6% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,981 92.9% Born in same state 1,978 92.8% Born in different state 1,562 73.3% Foreign born 3 0.1% Naturalized citizen 151 7.1% Not a US citizen 100 66.2%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 54 2.5%
Ancestry Count % Italian 15 0.7%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 41.7% Internet access 85.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87552
What city is ZIP code 87552 in?
ZIP code 87552 is primarily assigned to Pecos, New Mexico.
What county is ZIP code 87552 in?
ZIP code 87552 falls within San Miguel County, New Mexico.
Does ZIP code 87552 have a large retiree population?
49% of households in ZIP code 87552 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 87552?
The median household income in ZIP code 87552 is $47,042, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 87552?
ZIP code 87552 has an estimated population of 2,132 residents, with a density of 10 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 87552 in?
ZIP code 87552 observes the MST timezone.
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