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San Miguel County
San Jose, NM
87565
87565 ZIP Code — San Jose, NM
San Miguel County, New Mexico
ZIP code 87565 is located in
San Jose ,
New Mexico ,
within San Miguel County .
It covers approximately 41.03 square miles and serves a population of
351 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 575 .
About ZIP code 87565
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 household income is $20,148. Poverty affects 52% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 79% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry.
College attainment at 18% 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 a notable veteran presence at 25% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 49%.
Overall, ZIP code 87565 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
351
Population density
9 / sq mi
State FIPS
35
County FIPS
047
Geography
Land area
41.03 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
35.5032
Longitude
-105.4625
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
575
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.9%
65.1%
48.8%
$50k – $100k
43.1%
20.1%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
13.5%
17.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.3%
4.1%
Demographics & statistics
$20,148
Median household income
17.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 117 33.3% 18 and over 234 66.7% 65 and over 100 28.5% Median age 40.2 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 251 55.7% Hispanic or Latino 100 22.2% Two or more races 100 22.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.9%
65.1%
48.8%
$50k – $100k
43.1%
20.1%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
13.5%
17.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.3%
4.1%
Range % of households $10k–$15k 48.2% $15k–$25k 30.6% $35k–$50k 10.9% $100k–$150k 10.4% Median income $20,148
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $0 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 100.0% Renter occupied 0.0% Vacant 6.8% Single-family detached 45.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 54.6% Median rooms 4.6 Avg household size (owned) 1.82
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 0.0% 1990–1999 0.0% 1980–1989 54.6% 1970–1979 28.5% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 16.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 61.8% 3 bedrooms 38.2% 4 bedrooms 0.0% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 0.0% 2 vehicles 41.5% 3 or more 58.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 30.6% Electricity 10.9% Propane / LP gas 48.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 41 21.2% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 59 30.6% Female householder, no spouse 93 48.2% Households with children under 18 113 58.5% Households with seniors (65+) 80 41.5% Average household size 1.82
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 0.0% 0.0% Married 41.0% 30.6% Separated 0.0% 69.4% Widowed 59.0% 0.0% Divorced 0.0% 0.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
73.5%
Graduate / professional
8.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 100.0% Bachelor's or higher 17.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 0 0.0% High school 0 0.0% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
81.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 0.0% Service 81.6% Sales & office 0.0% Natural resources & construction 18.4% Production & transportation 0.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 100.0% Government 0.0% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 18.4% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 81.6% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 0.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
100.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 41.5% Retirement income 41.5% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 78.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 33.2% High blood pressure 34.3% High cholesterol 31.6% Diabetes 16.5% Heart disease 7.3% Stroke 3.5% Asthma 9.9% Arthritis 26.8% Kidney disease 3.9% Pulmonary disease 6.1% Cancer 5.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 16.5% Binge drinking 11.9% No physical activity 28.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.3% Depression 17.1% Fair or poor health 20.2% Poor mental health 13.3% Poor physical health 13.2% No health insurance 17.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 70.6% Visited dentist 61.0% Cholesterol screening 89.2% Teeth loss 14.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 59 25.2%
Disability % Any disability 49.3% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 69.4% 65 and over 80.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 31.1% Public insurance 80.6% No insurance 0.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 324 92.3% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 351 100.0% Born in same state 351 100.0% Born in different state 251 71.5% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 55.0% Internet access 100.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87565
What city is ZIP code 87565 in?
ZIP code 87565 is primarily assigned to San Jose, New Mexico.
What county is ZIP code 87565 in?
ZIP code 87565 falls within San Miguel County, New Mexico.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87565?
52% of residents in ZIP code 87565 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 87565 have an older population?
29% of residents in ZIP code 87565 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 87565 have a large veteran population?
25% of civilians in ZIP code 87565 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
Does ZIP code 87565 have a large retiree population?
42% of households in ZIP code 87565 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 87565 in?
ZIP code 87565 observes the MST timezone.
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