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Santa Fe County
Stanley, NM
87056
87056 ZIP Code — Stanley, NM
Santa Fe County, New Mexico
ZIP code 87056 is located in
Stanley ,
New Mexico ,
within Santa Fe County .
It covers approximately 429.00 square miles and serves a population of
1,005 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 575 .
About ZIP code 87056
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 $222,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $70,699. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 67% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 42 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 22% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 87056 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,005
Population density
2 / sq mi
State FIPS
35
County FIPS
049
Geography
Land area
429.00 sq mi
Water area
0.01 sq mi
Latitude
35.1889
Longitude
-105.9452
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
575
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
30.5%
41.4%
48.8%
$50k – $100k
38.1%
31.1%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
26.5%
20.2%
17.6%
Over $200k
4.9%
7.3%
4.1%
Demographics & statistics
$70,699
Median household income
$222,300
Median home value
31.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 140 13.9% 18 and over 865 86.1% 65 and over 470 46.8% Median age 63.4 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.8%
Group Count % White 876 79.1% Hispanic or Latino 103 9.3% Two or more races 64 5.8% Other race 39 3.5% Asian 17 1.5% American Indian / Alaska Native 9 0.8%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
30.5%
41.4%
48.8%
$50k – $100k
38.1%
31.1%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
26.5%
20.2%
17.6%
Over $200k
4.9%
7.3%
4.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.3% $10k–$15k 1.9% $25k–$35k 5.6% $35k–$50k 7.1% $50k–$75k 37.6% $75k–$100k 22.2% $100k–$150k 13.2% $150k–$200k 0.9% $200k+ 7.1% Median income $70,699
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $222,300 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 96.8% Renter occupied 3.2% Vacant 14.9% Single-family detached 69.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 26.7% Median rooms 5.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.18
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 3.3% 2000–2009 24.8% 1990–1999 25.0% 1980–1989 33.6% 1970–1979 0.9% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 3.9% 1939 or earlier 8.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.4% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 7.7% 3 bedrooms 72.4% 4 bedrooms 16.5% 5+ bedrooms 0.9%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.7% 1 vehicle 32.8% 2 vehicles 8.4% 3 or more 55.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 6.3% Electricity 8.9% Propane / LP gas 37.6% Wood 34.1% Solar 8.6% No fuel used 1.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 317 68.5% Cohabiting couple 12 2.6% Male householder, no spouse 67 14.5% Female householder, no spouse 67 14.5% Households with children under 18 46 9.9% Households with seniors (65+) 292 63.1% Average household size 2.17
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 7.1% 21.6% Married 76.3% 67.1% Separated 1.5% 0.0% Widowed 4.8% 0.0% Divorced 10.2% 11.3%
Education
Some college, no degree
18.2%
Graduate / professional
16.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 98.2% Bachelor's or higher 31.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 25 12.6% Elementary school 74 37.4% High school 41 20.7% College / grad school 58 29.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.7%
Public administration
18.8%
Agriculture & mining
12.1%
Professional & management
8.9%
Transportation & utilities
7.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 40.1% Service 0.0% Sales & office 31.6% Natural resources & construction 14.2% Production & transportation 14.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 54.3% Government 36.9% Self-employed 8.9% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 75.5% Carpool 5.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 17.4% Other means 2.1% Avg commute (minutes) 41.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.6%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 66.7% Retirement income 59.0% Supplemental Security 5.6% Cash public assistance 1.3% Food stamps / SNAP 4.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 20.4% High blood pressure 27.4% High cholesterol 32.3% Diabetes 8.5% Heart disease 5.6% Stroke 2.6% Asthma 9.2% Arthritis 24.0% Kidney disease 2.7% Pulmonary disease 5.2% Cancer 6.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 13.1% Binge drinking 13.4% No physical activity 16.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 28.5% Depression 20.3% Fair or poor health 10.6% Poor mental health 12.5% Poor physical health 9.1% No health insurance 8.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 66.1% Visited dentist 75.0% Cholesterol screening 91.3% Teeth loss 8.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 186 21.5%
Disability % Any disability 14.6% Under 18 5.0% 18–64 years 17.2% 65 and over 15.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 82.3% Public insurance 55.8% No insurance 2.1% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,005 100.0% Spanish 13 1.3% Other Indo-European 13 1.3% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 978 97.3% Born in same state 967 96.2% Born in different state 519 51.6% Foreign born 11 1.1% Naturalized citizen 27 2.7% Not a US citizen 12 44.4%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 195 19.4% Italian 107 10.6% English 43 4.3%
Ancestry Count % Arab 22 2.2% Polish 7 0.7% German 4 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 46.1% Internet access 90.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87056
What city is ZIP code 87056 in?
ZIP code 87056 is primarily assigned to Stanley, New Mexico.
What county is ZIP code 87056 in?
ZIP code 87056 falls within Santa Fe County, New Mexico.
Does ZIP code 87056 have an older population?
47% of residents in ZIP code 87056 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 87056 have a large retiree population?
67% of households in ZIP code 87056 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 87056 mostly owner-occupied?
97% of occupied units in ZIP code 87056 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 87056 have a large veteran population?
22% of civilians in ZIP code 87056 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 87056 in?
ZIP code 87056 observes the MST timezone.
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