87562 ZIP Code — Rowe, NM

San Miguel County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87562 is located in Rowe, New Mexico, within San Miguel County. It covers approximately 93.87 square miles and serves a population of 582 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 87562

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $90,708. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 55% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 33% of workers work from home.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 87562 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

582

population

93.87

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87562 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87562

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87562. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rowe	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	582
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	93.87 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	35.3026
Longitude	-105.6629
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	47.8%	65.1%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	18.1%	20.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	34.1%	13.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

582

Population

People per sq mi

36.2

Median age

$90,708

Median household income

$21,203

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

88.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

157

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

129

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	105	18.0%
18 and over	477	82.0%
65 and over	49	8.4%
Median age	36.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.4%

Hispanic or Latino 6.3%

Other race 6.3%

Group	Count	%
White	543	87.4%
Hispanic or Latino	39	6.3%
Other race	39	6.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.8%	65.1%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	18.1%	20.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	34.1%	13.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	4.1%

$25k–$35k 31.2%

$35k–$50k 12.0%

$75k–$100k 24.0%

$100k–$150k 32.8%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	31.2%
$35k–$50k	12.0%
$75k–$100k	24.0%
$100k–$150k	32.8%
Median income	$90,708

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 45.5%

$150k–$200k 37.3%

$200k–$300k 17.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	88.0%
Renter occupied	12.0%
Vacant	27.3%
Single-family detached	36.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	64.0%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	5.15

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	26.7%
1980–1989	14.5%
1970–1979	26.2%
1960–1969	23.8%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	8.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	47.1%
3 bedrooms	52.9%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	12.0%
2 vehicles	31.2%
3 or more	56.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	15.2%
Propane / LP gas	32.8%
Wood	52.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	80	64.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	15	12.0%
Female householder, no spouse	30	24.0%
Households with children under 18	41	32.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	50	40.0%
Average household size	4.66

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	57.8%	0.0%
Married	25.1%	72.7%
Separated	13.1%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	27.3%
Divorced	4.1%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.1%

Some HS, no diploma 55.3%

HS graduate 17.2%

Some college, no degree 16.4%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	33.5%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	105	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 82.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.9%

Education & healthcare 7.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	13.5%
Service	42.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	44.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.2%
Government	13.5%
Self-employed	19.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.2%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	32.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	14.5

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.2%
Retirement income	24.0%
Supplemental Security	32.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	24.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.6%
High blood pressure	32.5%
High cholesterol	29.1%
Diabetes	15.1%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	25.4%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	5.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.0%
Binge drinking	13.0%
No physical activity	28.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.6%
Depression	18.2%
Fair or poor health	20.1%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	17.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.7%
Visited dentist	58.9%
Cholesterol screening	87.3%
Teeth loss	14.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	20.8%
65 and over	38.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	38.8%
Public insurance	55.3%
No insurance	5.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	582	100.0%
Spanish	53	9.1%
Other Indo-European	53	9.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	529	90.9%
Born in same state	529	90.9%
Born in different state	448	77.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	53	9.1%
Not a US citizen	53	100.0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	21.5%
Internet access	40.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87562

What city is ZIP code 87562 in?

ZIP code 87562 is primarily assigned to Rowe, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87562 in?

ZIP code 87562 falls within San Miguel County, New Mexico.

Does ZIP code 87562 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 87562 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 87562 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 87562 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 87562?

ZIP code 87562 has an estimated population of 582 residents, with a density of 6 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 87562?

The median household income in ZIP code 87562 is $90,708, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 87562 in?

ZIP code 87562 observes the MST timezone.