87049 ZIP Code — San Fidel, NM

Cibola County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87049 is located in San Fidel, New Mexico, within Cibola County. It covers approximately 30.98 square miles and serves a population of 304 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 505.

About ZIP code 87049

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character.

The dominant occupation class is service, with public administration as the leading industry.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 61% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 87049 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and high homeownership.

304

population

30.98

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87049 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87049

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87049. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
San Fidel	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	304
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	006

Geography
Land area	30.98 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	35.1427
Longitude	-107.6693
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	505

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.7%	54.3%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	32.1%	29.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	18.1%	15.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

304

Population

People per sq mi

51.5

Median age

Median household income

$36,302

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

1.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

1.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

106

45–54

65–74

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	114	37.5%
18 and over	190	62.5%
65 and over	3	1.0%
Median age	51.5 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 60.7%

White 38.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Two or more races 0.3%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	185	60.7%
White	118	38.7%
Hispanic or Latino	1	0.3%
Two or more races	1	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.7%	54.3%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	32.1%	29.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	18.1%	15.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	4.1%

$100k–$150k 100.0%

Range	% of households
$100k–$150k	100.0%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 100.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	22.0%
Single-family detached	22.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	78.0%
Median rooms	0.0
Avg household size (owned)	4.23

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	78.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	22.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	100.0%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	100.0%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	71	100.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	71	100.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	0	0.0%
Average household size	4.23

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	2.5%	0.0%
Married	96.6%	100.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.8%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 61.1%

Some college, no degree 37.4%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 1.6%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	1.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	114	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 100.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.2%
Service	61.8%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	0.0%
Government	100.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 1.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

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

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.0%
High blood pressure	36.6%
High cholesterol	28.7%
Diabetes	17.0%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	13.5%
Arthritis	28.6%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.2%
Binge drinking	13.8%
No physical activity	27.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.3%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	22.6%
Poor mental health	19.0%
Poor physical health	15.9%
No health insurance	9.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.3%
Visited dentist	57.4%
Cholesterol screening	86.4%
Teeth loss	20.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	116	61.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	1.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.5%
65 and over	100.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	100.0%
Public insurance	1.3%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	304	100.0%
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)	304	100.0%
Born in same state	304	100.0%
Born in different state	114	37.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	23.4%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87049

What city is ZIP code 87049 in?

ZIP code 87049 is primarily assigned to San Fidel, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87049 in?

ZIP code 87049 falls within Cibola County, New Mexico.

Does ZIP code 87049 have a large veteran population?

61% of civilians in ZIP code 87049 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Is ZIP code 87049 family-oriented?

38% of residents in ZIP code 87049 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 87049?

Health data for ZIP code 87049 shows elevated rates of diabetes (17%) and smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the population of ZIP code 87049?

ZIP code 87049 has an estimated population of 304 residents, with a density of 10 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 87049 in?

ZIP code 87049 observes the MST timezone.