87582 ZIP Code — Velarde, NM

Rio Arriba County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87582 is located in Velarde, New Mexico, within Rio Arriba County. It covers approximately 22.96 square miles and serves a population of 1,055 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 505.

About ZIP code 87582

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 $252,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $90,504. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 87582 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,055

population

22.96

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87582 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87582

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87582. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Velarde	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,055
Population density	46 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	22.96 sq mi
Water area	0.20 sq mi
Latitude	36.1606
Longitude	-105.9734
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	54.6%	56.2%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	8.9%	27.3%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	30.4%	13.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	6.1%	3.0%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,055

Population

People per sq mi

37.6

Median age

$90,504

Median household income

$45,481

Per capita income

$252,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

77.2%

Home ownership

12.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

431

Housing units

37.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

103

Under 5

10–14

15–19

187

25–34

114

35–44

154

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	216	20.5%
18 and over	839	79.5%
65 and over	57	5.4%
Median age	37.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81%

Hispanic or Latino 9.5%

Two or more races 9.5%

Group	Count	%
White	944	81%
Hispanic or Latino	111	9.5%
Two or more races	111	9.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.6%	56.2%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	8.9%	27.3%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	30.4%	13.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	6.1%	3.0%	4.1%

$10k–$15k 3.3%

$15k–$25k 10.3%

$35k–$50k 21.2%

$50k–$75k 12.6%

$75k–$100k 13.3%

$100k–$150k 17.0%

$200k+ 22.4%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	3.3%
$15k–$25k	10.3%
$35k–$50k	21.2%
$50k–$75k	12.6%
$75k–$100k	13.3%
$100k–$150k	17.0%
$200k+	22.4%
Median income	$90,504

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 27.5%

$100k–$150k 4.2%

$200k–$300k 39.3%

$300k–$500k 29.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$252,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	77.2%
Renter occupied	22.8%
Vacant	18.9%
Single-family detached	73.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.1%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.89

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	3.6%
1990–1999	10.0%
1980–1989	13.8%
1970–1979	37.1%
1960–1969	3.8%
1950–1959	14.6%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	17.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	29.7%
3 bedrooms	64.1%
4 bedrooms	6.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	3.3%
2 vehicles	36.1%
3 or more	60.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.8%
Propane / LP gas	25.6%
Wood	30.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	150	35.0%
Cohabiting couple	33	7.7%
Male householder, no spouse	246	57.3%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	143	33.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	57	13.3%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.1%	21.5%
Married	49.8%	78.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	18.2%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 12.5%

HS graduate 31.7%

Some college, no degree 17.9%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 15.3%

Graduate / professional 22.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.5%
Bachelor's or higher	37.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	22	44.0%
High school	28	56.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 36.1%

Transportation & utilities 15.8%

Public administration 15.1%

Other services 12.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.9%

Education & healthcare 7.6%

Construction 3.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	49.8%
Service	15.6%
Sales & office	15.8%
Natural resources & construction	3.0%
Production & transportation	15.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	48.8%
Government	32.5%
Self-employed	18.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.1%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	9.9%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.4

Poverty

All people 12.5%

Under 18 years 30.1%

18 and over 8.0%

Married-couple families 9.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	13.3%
Retirement income	40.6%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.8%
High blood pressure	30.8%
High cholesterol	30.8%
Diabetes	14.8%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	24.8%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	4.8%
Cancer	5.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.9%
Binge drinking	13.3%
No physical activity	24.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.4%
Depression	17.3%
Fair or poor health	17.7%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	17.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.4%
Visited dentist	63.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	11.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	113	13.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	16.4%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.3%
Public insurance	17.4%
No insurance	14.2%
Uninsured under 19	30.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	889	84.3%
Spanish	17	1.9%
Other Indo-European	17	1.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,038	98.4%
Born in same state	1,038	98.4%
Born in different state	899	85.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	17	1.6%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.7%
Internet access	86.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87582

What city is ZIP code 87582 in?

ZIP code 87582 is primarily assigned to Velarde, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87582 in?

ZIP code 87582 falls within Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.

Does ZIP code 87582 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 87582 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 87582?

ZIP code 87582 has an estimated population of 1,055 residents, with a density of 46 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 87582?

The median household income in ZIP code 87582 is $90,504, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 87582?

The median home value in ZIP code 87582 is $252,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 87582 in?

ZIP code 87582 observes the MST timezone.