87575 ZIP Code — Tierra Amarilla, NM

Rio Arriba County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87575 is located in Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico, within Rio Arriba County. It covers approximately 201.99 square miles and serves a population of 986 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 87575

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $63,846. Poverty affects 32% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 51% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Overall, ZIP code 87575 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

986

population

201.99

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87575 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87575

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87575. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tierra Amarilla	Acceptable
Tierra Amarilla	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

87551 Los Ojos (6.4 mi) 87520 Chama (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	986
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	201.99 sq mi
Water area	1.83 sq mi
Latitude	36.6185
Longitude	-106.5643
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	47.8%	56.2%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	30.1%	27.3%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	22.0%	13.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.0%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

986

Population

People per sq mi

22.0

Median age

$63,846

Median household income

$21,655

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

67.3%

Home ownership

31.6%

Poverty rate

29.1%

Unemployment

547

Housing units

5.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

121

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	326	33.1%
18 and over	660	66.9%
65 and over	51	5.2%
Median age	22.0 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 35.2%

Two or more races 33.6%

White 29.6%

Other race 1.6%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	536	35.2%
Two or more races	512	33.6%
White	450	29.6%
Other race	24	1.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.8%	56.2%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	30.1%	27.3%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	22.0%	13.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.0%	4.1%

Under $10k 20.1%

$15k–$25k 13.3%

$35k–$50k 14.0%

$50k–$75k 21.2%

$75k–$100k 14.7%

$200k+ 16.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	20.1%
$15k–$25k	13.3%
$35k–$50k	14.0%
$50k–$75k	21.2%
$75k–$100k	14.7%
$200k+	16.5%
Median income	$63,846

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.6%

$50k–$100k 29.9%

$150k–$200k 17.6%

$200k–$300k 24.6%

$300k–$500k 3.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	67.3%
Renter occupied	32.7%
Vacant	56.4%
Single-family detached	67.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	32.1%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	3.21

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.7%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	28.5%
1980–1989	24.5%
1970–1979	26.2%
1960–1969	10.5%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	4.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.0%
2 bedrooms	26.5%
3 bedrooms	42.8%
4 bedrooms	21.5%
5+ bedrooms	7.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	24.5%
2 vehicles	36.7%
3 or more	38.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	12.6%
Electricity	1.4%
Propane / LP gas	25.9%
Fuel oil	4.7%
Wood	36.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	59	21.2%
Cohabiting couple	39	14.0%
Male householder, no spouse	60	21.6%
Female householder, no spouse	120	43.2%
Households with children under 18	89	32.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	43	15.5%
Average household size	3.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.0%	51.9%
Married	60.4%	11.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	16.3%
Divorced	9.7%	20.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 11.5%

HS graduate 16.0%

Some college, no degree 57.3%

Associate's degree 7.2%

Bachelor's degree 4.7%

Graduate / professional 1.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.3%
Bachelor's or higher	5.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	63	15.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	82	19.5%
High school	44	10.5%
College / grad school	231	55.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 46.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 23.4%

Public administration 16.3%

Construction 13.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	60.3%
Service	23.4%
Sales & office	16.3%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	57.8%
Government	42.2%
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)	30.2

Poverty

All people 31.6%

Under 18 years 49.4%

18 and over 22.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	15.5%
Retirement income	33.1%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	50.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.2%
High blood pressure	33.4%
High cholesterol	31.0%
Diabetes	16.5%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	26.0%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	5.6%
Cancer	5.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.7%
Binge drinking	13.1%
No physical activity	27.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.1%
Depression	17.0%
Fair or poor health	20.0%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	17.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.5%
Visited dentist	59.5%
Cholesterol screening	87.7%
Teeth loss	13.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	4	0.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	0.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	1.0%
65 and over	5.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	41.2%
Public insurance	59.5%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	923	93.6%
Spanish	46	5.0%
Other Indo-European	46	5.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	947	96.0%
Born in same state	947	96.0%
Born in different state	907	92.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	39	4.0%
Not a US citizen	39	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	8	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	28.2%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87575

What city is ZIP code 87575 in?

ZIP code 87575 is primarily assigned to Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87575 in?

ZIP code 87575 falls within Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.

Is ZIP code 87575 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 87575 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87575?

32% of residents in ZIP code 87575 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 87575?

6% 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 population of ZIP code 87575?

ZIP code 87575 has an estimated population of 986 residents, with a density of 5 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 87575 in?

ZIP code 87575 observes the MST timezone.