87053 ZIP Code — San Ysidro, NM

Sandoval County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87053 is located in San Ysidro, New Mexico, within Sandoval County. It covers approximately 172.38 square miles and serves a population of 1,283 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 87053

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $241,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.

Median household income is $48,125. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 29% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 87053 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,283

population

172.38

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87053 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87053

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87053. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
San Ysidro	Acceptable
San Ysidro	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

87024 Jemez Pueblo (10.7 mi) 87004 Bernalillo (13.7 mi) 87124 Rio Rancho (18.5 mi) 87025 Jemez Springs (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,283
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	043

Geography
Land area	172.38 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	35.5520
Longitude	-106.7636
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	71.4%	37.9%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	21.4%	34.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	6.4%	22.6%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.8%	5.4%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,283

Population

People per sq mi

31.6

Median age

$48,125

Median household income

$17,861

Per capita income

$241,100

Median home value

$888

Median monthly rent

64.0%

Home ownership

23.2%

Poverty rate

9.1%

Unemployment

322

Housing units

5.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

141

25–34

174

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	368	28.7%
18 and over	915	71.3%
65 and over	75	5.8%
Median age	31.6 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 81.2%

Hispanic or Latino 8%

Two or more races 5.3%

White 2.8%

Other race 2.7%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1,132	81.2%
Hispanic or Latino	111	8%
Two or more races	74	5.3%
White	39	2.8%
Other race	37	2.7%
Asian	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	71.4%	37.9%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	21.4%	34.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	6.4%	22.6%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.8%	5.4%	4.1%

Under $10k 25.8%

$10k–$15k 0.8%

$15k–$25k 5.2%

$25k–$35k 9.1%

$35k–$50k 9.9%

$50k–$75k 26.4%

$75k–$100k 8.8%

$100k–$150k 8.8%

$150k–$200k 1.4%

$200k+ 3.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	25.8%
$10k–$15k	0.8%
$15k–$25k	5.2%
$25k–$35k	9.1%
$35k–$50k	9.9%
$50k–$75k	26.4%
$75k–$100k	8.8%
$100k–$150k	8.8%
$150k–$200k	1.4%
$200k+	3.8%
Median income	$48,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.3%

$50k–$100k 13.7%

$100k–$150k 11.2%

$150k–$200k 6.9%

$200k–$300k 27.5%

$300k–$500k 9.4%

$1M+ 24.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$241,100
Median rent / month	$888
Owner occupied	64.0%
Renter occupied	36.0%
Vacant	19.6%
Single-family detached	73.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.0%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.93

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.0%
2000–2009	7.9%
1990–1999	14.3%
1980–1989	10.8%
1970–1979	32.9%
1960–1969	13.5%
1950–1959	6.0%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	8.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.9%
1 bedroom	3.1%
2 bedrooms	38.0%
3 bedrooms	41.7%
4 bedrooms	11.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.2%
1 vehicle	23.1%
2 vehicles	45.3%
3 or more	26.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.8%
Electricity	12.4%
Propane / LP gas	28.6%
Wood	56.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	100	27.5%
Cohabiting couple	89	24.5%
Male householder, no spouse	66	18.1%
Female householder, no spouse	109	29.9%
Households with children under 18	139	38.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	59	16.2%
Average household size	3.52

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.0%	60.5%
Married	25.9%	22.9%
Separated	1.8%	0.5%
Widowed	2.3%	5.3%
Divorced	27.0%	10.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 13.2%

HS graduate 47.2%

Some college, no degree 27.1%

Associate's degree 6.8%

Bachelor's degree 5.2%

Graduate / professional 0.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.3%
Bachelor's or higher	5.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	25	7.6%
Kindergarten	18	5.4%
Elementary school	158	47.7%
High school	83	25.1%
College / grad school	47	14.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 27.3%

Education & healthcare 15.2%

Professional & management 9.6%

Manufacturing 9.2%

Public administration 7.8%

Construction 6.8%

Retail trade 6.8%

Other services 4.7%

Agriculture & mining 3.9%

Transportation & utilities 3.5%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Information 1.8%

Finance & real estate 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.2%
Service	23.2%
Sales & office	23.0%
Natural resources & construction	12.9%
Production & transportation	15.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.6%
Government	20.5%
Self-employed	5.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	62.7%
Carpool	33.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	3.1%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.7

Poverty

All people 23.2%

Under 18 years 13.4%

18 and over 26.8%

Married-couple families 6.0%

Female-led households 8.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	17.3%
Retirement income	8.8%
Supplemental Security	6.9%
Cash public assistance	5.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	28.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.9%
High blood pressure	31.4%
High cholesterol	28.0%
Diabetes	13.8%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	12.5%
Arthritis	24.0%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	5.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.7%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	21.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.5%
Depression	20.9%
Fair or poor health	17.6%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	10.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	66.4%
Visited dentist	58.2%
Cholesterol screening	87.3%
Teeth loss	17.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	33	3.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.4%
Under 18	1.4%
18–64 years	10.5%
65 and over	36.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	38.0%
Public insurance	53.0%
No insurance	18.4%
Uninsured under 19	11.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,184	92.3%
Spanish	135	11.4%
Other Indo-European	8	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,283	100.0%
Born in same state	1,283	100.0%
Born in different state	1,233	96.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	200	15.6%
French	4	0.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2	0.2%
Dutch	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	28.4%
Internet access	74.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87053

What city is ZIP code 87053 in?

ZIP code 87053 is primarily assigned to San Ysidro, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87053 in?

ZIP code 87053 falls within Sandoval County, New Mexico.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 87053?

5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87053?

23% of residents in ZIP code 87053 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 87053?

ZIP code 87053 has an estimated population of 1,283 residents, with a density of 7 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 87053?

The median household income in ZIP code 87053 is $48,125, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 87053 in?

ZIP code 87053 observes the MST timezone.