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San Miguel County
Serafina, NM
87569
87569 ZIP Code — Serafina, NM
San Miguel County, New Mexico
ZIP code 87569 is located in
Serafina ,
New Mexico ,
within San Miguel County .
It covers approximately 80.39 square miles and serves a population of
466 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 575 .
About ZIP code 87569
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $180,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 84 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 22% of workers work from home.
College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 35%.
Overall, ZIP code 87569 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
466
Population density
6 / sq mi
State FIPS
35
County FIPS
047
Geography
Land area
80.39 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
35.3426
Longitude
-105.2548
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
575
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
59.9%
65.1%
48.8%
$50k – $100k
24.7%
20.1%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
9.0%
13.5%
17.6%
Over $200k
6.4%
1.3%
4.1%
Demographics & statistics
$0
Median household income
$180,800
Median home value
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 0 0.0% 18 and over 466 100.0% 65 and over 119 25.5% Median age 54.6 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % Hispanic or Latino 300 39.2% Other race 246 32.1% White 148 19.3% Two or more races 72 9.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
59.9%
65.1%
48.8%
$50k – $100k
24.7%
20.1%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
9.0%
13.5%
17.6%
Over $200k
6.4%
1.3%
4.1%
Range % of households $10k–$15k 13.3% $15k–$25k 19.7% $35k–$50k 16.7% $50k–$75k 11.3% $75k–$100k 24.6% $150k–$200k 11.3% $200k+ 3.0% Median income $0
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $180,800 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 97.0% Renter occupied 3.0% Vacant 16.5% Single-family detached 22.2% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 77.8% Median rooms 5.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.34
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 29.6% 1990–1999 15.2% 1980–1989 18.9% 1970–1979 32.9% 1960–1969 3.3% 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 30.0% 3 bedrooms 35.4% 4 bedrooms 34.6% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 40.4% 2 vehicles 23.6% 3 or more 36.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Propane / LP gas 17.2% Wood 82.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 115 56.7% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 6 3.0% Female householder, no spouse 82 40.4% Households with children under 18 0 0.0% Households with seniors (65+) 100 49.3% Average household size 2.30
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 48.6% 0.0% Married 49.0% 57.3% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 9.9% Divorced 2.4% 32.9%
Education
Some college, no degree
50.4%
Graduate / professional
3.2%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 100.0% Bachelor's or higher 9.0%
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
38.9%
Agriculture & mining
31.7%
Professional & management
3.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 9.6% Service 31.0% Sales & office 8.9% Natural resources & construction 50.5% Production & transportation 0.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 78.9% Government 18.2% Self-employed 3.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 78.2% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 21.8% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 83.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
29.6%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 58.6% Retirement income 48.3% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 16.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 33.2% High blood pressure 33.6% High cholesterol 30.6% Diabetes 16.1% Heart disease 7.2% Stroke 3.5% Asthma 10.1% Arthritis 26.3% Kidney disease 3.9% Pulmonary disease 6.3% Cancer 5.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 16.9% Binge drinking 12.2% No physical activity 29.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.5% Depression 17.6% Fair or poor health 20.6% Poor mental health 13.9% Poor physical health 13.2% No health insurance 19.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 69.8% Visited dentist 59.2% Cholesterol screening 87.6% Teeth loss 15.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 75 16.1%
Disability % Any disability 35.2% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 20.2% 65 and over 79.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 51.9% Public insurance 44.6% No insurance 17.2% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 466 100.0% Spanish 18 3.9% Other Indo-European 18 3.9% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 466 100.0% Born in same state 466 100.0% Born in different state 420 90.1% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 49 10.5%
Ancestry Count % French 9 1.9%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 43.6% Internet access 83.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87569
What city is ZIP code 87569 in?
ZIP code 87569 is primarily assigned to Serafina, New Mexico.
What county is ZIP code 87569 in?
ZIP code 87569 falls within San Miguel County, New Mexico.
Does ZIP code 87569 have a large retiree population?
59% of households in ZIP code 87569 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 87569 mostly owner-occupied?
97% of occupied units in ZIP code 87569 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 87569 have an older population?
26% of residents in ZIP code 87569 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 87569?
9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What timezone is ZIP code 87569 in?
ZIP code 87569 observes the MST timezone.
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