87560 ZIP Code — Ribera, NM

San Miguel County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87560 is located in Ribera, New Mexico, within San Miguel County. It covers approximately 386.94 square miles and serves a population of 1,635 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 87560

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $130,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($27,120) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 52% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 67% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with public administration as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 45 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 31%.

Overall, ZIP code 87560 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.

1,635

population

386.94

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87560 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87560

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87560. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ribera	Acceptable
Ribera	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

87565 San Jose (14.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,635
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	386.94 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	35.2968
Longitude	-105.4956
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	79.7%	65.1%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	9.3%	20.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	11.0%	13.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,635

Population

People per sq mi

43.4

Median age

$27,120

Median household income

$19,766

Per capita income

$130,700

Median home value

$680

Median monthly rent

76.0%

Home ownership

21.0%

Poverty rate

26.2%

Unemployment

653

Housing units

19.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

117

25–34

101

126

35–44

109

104

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	275	16.8%
18 and over	1,360	83.2%
65 and over	346	21.2%
Median age	43.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 44.5%

Hispanic or Latino 24.1%

Other race 17.3%

Two or more races 12%

Black or African American 1.4%

Asian 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	958	44.5%
Hispanic or Latino	519	24.1%
Other race	373	17.3%
Two or more races	258	12%
Black or African American	30	1.4%
Asian	16	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	79.7%	65.1%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	9.3%	20.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	11.0%	13.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	4.1%

Under $10k 7.1%

$10k–$15k 19.8%

$15k–$25k 9.1%

$25k–$35k 23.3%

$35k–$50k 8.9%

$50k–$75k 5.8%

$75k–$100k 8.9%

$100k–$150k 14.7%

$150k–$200k 2.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.1%
$10k–$15k	19.8%
$15k–$25k	9.1%
$25k–$35k	23.3%
$35k–$50k	8.9%
$50k–$75k	5.8%
$75k–$100k	8.9%
$100k–$150k	14.7%
$150k–$200k	2.3%
Median income	$27,120

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 27.3%

$50k–$100k 20.0%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 7.5%

$200k–$300k 27.9%

$300k–$500k 3.0%

$500k–$1M 2.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$130,700
Median rent / month	$680
Owner occupied	76.0%
Renter occupied	24.0%
Vacant	23.0%
Single-family detached	53.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	42.7%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.74

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.2%
2000–2009	8.7%
1990–1999	8.4%
1980–1989	24.8%
1970–1979	20.2%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	7.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	20.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	10.4%
1 bedroom	10.6%
2 bedrooms	24.2%
3 bedrooms	49.2%
4 bedrooms	5.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	15.1%
1 vehicle	22.5%
2 vehicles	33.2%
3 or more	29.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.2%
Electricity	4.9%
Propane / LP gas	8.1%
Wood	62.7%
No fuel used	10.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	149	24.1%
Cohabiting couple	58	9.4%
Male householder, no spouse	158	25.6%
Female householder, no spouse	252	40.8%
Households with children under 18	202	32.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	313	50.7%
Average household size	2.62

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	57.6%	30.2%
Married	24.1%	22.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.6%
Widowed	12.2%	22.8%
Divorced	6.1%	24.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.4%

Some HS, no diploma 19.0%

HS graduate 14.9%

Some college, no degree 36.4%

Associate's degree 0.9%

Bachelor's degree 13.7%

Graduate / professional 5.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	71.5%
Bachelor's or higher	19.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	198	53.2%
High school	31	8.3%
College / grad school	143	38.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 24.3%

Professional & management 22.8%

Education & healthcare 14.1%

Retail trade 9.6%

Transportation & utilities 8.0%

Finance & real estate 7.6%

Other services 6.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.3%

Construction 2.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	15.4%
Service	45.0%
Sales & office	22.8%
Natural resources & construction	2.6%
Production & transportation	14.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.7%
Government	28.7%
Self-employed	2.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.7%
Carpool	14.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.5%
Work from home	5.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	45.0

Poverty

All people 21.0%

Under 18 years 43.3%

18 and over 16.4%

Married-couple families 8.1%

Female-led households 64.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	67.3%
Retirement income	28.7%
Supplemental Security	23.0%
Cash public assistance	3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	51.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.1%
High blood pressure	34.8%
High cholesterol	30.8%
Diabetes	16.8%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	27.0%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	5.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.4%
Binge drinking	12.0%
No physical activity	30.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.6%
Depression	17.3%
Fair or poor health	21.2%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	13.5%
No health insurance	19.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.1%
Visited dentist	58.7%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	15.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	4	0.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	30.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	26.1%
65 and over	67.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	34.2%
Public insurance	63.6%
No insurance	13.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,589	97.2%
Spanish	182	11.5%
Other Indo-European	182	11.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,619	99.0%
Born in same state	1,566	95.8%
Born in different state	1,348	82.4%
Foreign born	53	3.2%
Naturalized citizen	16	1.0%
Not a US citizen	16	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.7%
Internet access	84.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87560

What city is ZIP code 87560 in?

ZIP code 87560 is primarily assigned to Ribera, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87560 in?

ZIP code 87560 falls within San Miguel County, New Mexico.

Does ZIP code 87560 have a large retiree population?

67% of households in ZIP code 87560 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87560?

21% of residents in ZIP code 87560 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 87560?

The median household income in ZIP code 87560 is $27,120, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 87560?

The median home value in ZIP code 87560 is $130,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 87560 in?

ZIP code 87560 observes the MST timezone.