87745 ZIP Code — Sapello, NM

San Miguel County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87745 is located in Sapello, New Mexico, within San Miguel County. It covers approximately 177.69 square miles and serves a population of 1,067 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 505.

About ZIP code 87745

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 $122,100.

Median household income is $56,628. 84% 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. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 30% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Overall, ZIP code 87745 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,067

population

177.69

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87745 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87745

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87745. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sapello	Acceptable
Sapello	Acceptable
Sapello	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

87742 Rociada (10.5 mi) 87750 Valmora (13.2 mi) 87701 Las Vegas (17.2 mi) 87731 Montezuma (17.2 mi) 87734 Ocate (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,067
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	177.69 sq mi
Water area	1.64 sq mi
Latitude	35.7863
Longitude	-105.1533
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	505

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.8%	65.1%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	24.1%	20.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	16.1%	13.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,067

Population

People per sq mi

66.5

Median age

$56,628

Median household income

$28,508

Per capita income

$122,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

8.2%

Poverty rate

6.5%

Unemployment

613

Housing units

35.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

161

65–74

234

75–84

107

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	125	11.7%
18 and over	942	88.3%
65 and over	575	53.9%
Median age	66.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 48.9%

Hispanic or Latino 25.5%

Other race 20.1%

Two or more races 5.4%

Group	Count	%
White	701	48.9%
Hispanic or Latino	366	25.5%
Other race	288	20.1%
Two or more races	78	5.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.8%	65.1%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	24.1%	20.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	16.1%	13.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	4.1%

Under $10k 1.4%

$10k–$15k 7.4%

$15k–$25k 1.2%

$25k–$35k 1.0%

$35k–$50k 33.3%

$50k–$75k 17.1%

$75k–$100k 3.4%

$100k–$150k 35.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.4%
$10k–$15k	7.4%
$15k–$25k	1.2%
$25k–$35k	1.0%
$35k–$50k	33.3%
$50k–$75k	17.1%
$75k–$100k	3.4%
$100k–$150k	35.1%
Median income	$56,628

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.8%

$50k–$100k 10.6%

$100k–$150k 39.2%

$150k–$200k 9.2%

$200k–$300k 11.2%

$300k–$500k 21.5%

$500k–$1M 2.0%

$1M+ 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$122,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	18.8%
Single-family detached	69.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	30.2%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.14

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	3.1%
2010–2019	6.2%
2000–2009	4.6%
1990–1999	29.0%
1980–1989	44.7%
1970–1979	2.9%
1960–1969	5.2%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	4.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.9%
1 bedroom	15.3%
2 bedrooms	1.3%
3 bedrooms	46.8%
4 bedrooms	31.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	5.8%
2 vehicles	26.3%
3 or more	67.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	14.1%
Electricity	4.8%
Propane / LP gas	25.1%
Wood	52.6%
Solar	3.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	448	90.0%
Cohabiting couple	18	3.6%
Male householder, no spouse	11	2.2%
Female householder, no spouse	21	4.2%
Households with children under 18	235	47.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	357	71.7%
Average household size	2.14

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.7%	10.3%
Married	67.4%	83.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.9%	5.6%
Divorced	0.0%	1.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 8.4%

HS graduate 20.4%

Some college, no degree 13.0%

Associate's degree 20.6%

Bachelor's degree 16.9%

Graduate / professional 18.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.4%
Bachelor's or higher	35.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	21	15.9%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	93	70.5%
College / grad school	18	13.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 43.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 18.3%

Professional & management 12.7%

Transportation & utilities 11.8%

Retail trade 4.9%

Construction 4.2%

Agriculture & mining 2.2%

Manufacturing 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	5.6%
Service	53.3%
Sales & office	32.4%
Natural resources & construction	6.5%
Production & transportation	2.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.5%
Government	18.5%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	65.4%
Carpool	4.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	29.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.3

Poverty

All people 8.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 9.2%

Married-couple families 4.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	83.9%
Retirement income	73.5%
Supplemental Security	14.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.5%
High blood pressure	36.8%
High cholesterol	33.9%
Diabetes	16.9%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	30.1%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.6%
Binge drinking	11.4%
No physical activity	27.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.1%
Depression	18.3%
Fair or poor health	20.5%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	14.0%
No health insurance	15.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.7%
Visited dentist	60.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	14.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	47	5.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.1%
Under 18	11.2%
18–64 years	16.1%
65 and over	22.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.5%
Public insurance	79.3%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,048	98.2%
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)	1,067	100.0%
Born in same state	1,067	100.0%
Born in different state	734	68.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	84	7.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	8	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.7%
Internet access	65.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87745

What city is ZIP code 87745 in?

ZIP code 87745 is primarily assigned to Sapello, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87745 in?

ZIP code 87745 falls within San Miguel County, New Mexico.

Does ZIP code 87745 have a large retiree population?

84% of households in ZIP code 87745 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 87745 have an older population?

54% of residents in ZIP code 87745 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 87745?

The median home value in ZIP code 87745 is $122,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 87745?

ZIP code 87745 has an estimated population of 1,067 residents, with a density of 6 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 87745 in?

ZIP code 87745 observes the MST timezone.