Flora Vista ZIP Code List — San Juan County, NM

There is one unique ZIP code in Flora Vista, New Mexico and it is 87415. Area code: 505.
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ZIP codes
17.01
sq mi land
0.40
sq mi water
505
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Flora Vista, NM ZIP code map

About Flora Vista, NM

Flora Vista is a small rural community located in San Juan County in the northwestern corner of New Mexico. Nestled along the Animas River valley, it offers residents a peaceful, agricultural lifestyle within close reach of the larger regional hub of Farmington. With a single ZIP code of 87415, Flora Vista maintains a tight-knit identity that reflects the broader character of the Four Corners region.

Location & geography

Flora Vista is situated in the Animas River valley in northwestern New Mexico, positioned just northeast of Farmington along the fertile bottomlands carved by the Animas River. The community is within roughly 10 miles of Farmington, about 15 miles from Aztec, and approximately 20 miles from Bloomfield, placing it at the heart of San Juan County's populated corridor. The landscape blends irrigated agricultural fields along the river with the high desert terrain typical of the Colorado Plateau, and the community's 0.40 square miles of water area reflects the presence of the Animas River and associated irrigation channels that have long defined life here.

Community & economy

Flora Vista has the character of a quiet agricultural hamlet where farming, orchards, and rural residential living define the pace of daily life. Many residents commute to nearby Farmington or Aztec for employment in the oil and gas industry, healthcare, retail, and government sectors that anchor San Juan County's economy. The community is known locally for its apple orchards and farmstands, and its rural roads and open spaces attract those who prefer a slower, more land-connected lifestyle while remaining close to urban amenities.

Transportation

Flora Vista is accessible primarily via New Mexico State Road 516, which runs through the Animas River valley connecting the community to Farmington to the southwest and Aztec to the northeast. U.S. Highway 550 is also nearby, providing broader regional access toward Bloomfield and ultimately toward Albuquerque to the south. The nearest commercial airport is Four Corners Regional Airport (FMN) in Farmington, located approximately 10 miles away and offering regional air service.

History

Flora Vista's history is rooted in the agricultural settlement of the Animas River valley, where fertile soils and reliable river water attracted homesteaders and farmers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The region's broader history is also shaped by the presence of ancestral Puebloan peoples, whose descendants and cultural legacy remain a significant part of San Juan County's identity. Over the decades, Flora Vista has remained a small community even as nearby Farmington grew substantially due to oil, gas, and coal development in the surrounding basin.

Did you know?

Flora Vista is recognized locally for its historic apple orchards, which have produced fruit in the Animas valley for generations and represent a rare agricultural tradition in an otherwise energy-industry-dominated county. Despite its small size, the community's location along the Animas River places it within a corridor that has been continuously inhabited and cultivated for hundreds of years, connecting modern rural life to a remarkably deep human history.

ZIP codes for Flora Vista, NM (1)
ZIP code City County Map
87415 Flora Vista San Juan View map

Demographics & statistics

2,418
Population
47.3
Median age
$41,846
Median household income
$23,928
Per capita income
$194,700
Median home value
$1,260
Median monthly rent
70.8%
Home ownership
20.6%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
750
Housing units
14.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
34
Under 5
34
101
5–9
101
81
10–14
82
78
15–19
78
22
20–24
22
48
25–34
48
222
35–44
223
153
45–54
154
64
55–59
65
252
60–64
254
92
65–74
92
36
75–84
36
23
85+
23
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1850120.7%
18 and over1,91779.3%
65 and over30212.5%
Median age47.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Other race 4.6%
Two or more races 0.6%
Black or African American 0.2%
GroupCount%
White2,10383%
American Indian / Alaska Native1797.1%
Hispanic or Latino1164.6%
Other race1164.6%
Two or more races140.6%
Black or African American60.2%

Household income

Under $10k 6.5%
$10k–$15k 3.8%
$15k–$25k 4.6%
$25k–$35k 13.6%
$35k–$50k 35.6%
$50k–$75k 14.6%
$75k–$100k 6.7%
$100k–$150k 6.7%
$150k–$200k 3.6%
$200k+ 4.2%
Range% of households
Under $10k6.5%
$10k–$15k3.8%
$15k–$25k4.6%
$25k–$35k13.6%
$35k–$50k35.6%
$50k–$75k14.6%
$75k–$100k6.7%
$100k–$150k6.7%
$150k–$200k3.6%
$200k+4.2%
Median income$41,846

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.3%
$50k–$100k 7.6%
$100k–$150k 8.4%
$150k–$200k 37.3%
$200k–$300k 29.0%
$300k–$500k 10.4%
$500k–$1M 3.0%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$194,700
Median rent / month$1,260
Owner occupied70.8%
Renter occupied29.2%
Vacant10.4%
Single-family detached48.0%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes44.9%
Median rooms6.0
Avg household size (owned)2.56

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–201912.2%
2000–20098.7%
1990–199940.0%
1980–198919.6%
1970–197910.3%
1960–19694.2%
1950–19593.1%
1940–19491.9%
1939 or earlier0.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom3.6%
2 bedrooms8.8%
3 bedrooms55.2%
4 bedrooms29.9%
5+ bedrooms2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle7.3%
1 vehicle14.5%
2 vehicles36.4%
3 or more41.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas69.6%
Electricity9.8%
Propane / LP gas5.6%
Wood11.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family54960.3%
Cohabiting couple889.7%
Male householder, no spouse11012.1%
Female householder, no spouse16317.9%
Households with children under 1822925.2%
Households with seniors (65+)18820.7%
Average household size2.65

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married22.2%10.0%
Married57.8%59.2%
Separated14.7%2.4%
Widowed0.0%7.6%
Divorced5.2%20.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.2%
Some HS, no diploma 13.3%
HS graduate 19.9%
Some college, no degree 37.8%
Associate's degree 8.5%
Bachelor's degree 12.5%
Graduate / professional 1.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher80.5%
Bachelor's or higher14.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten6312.3%
Elementary school26151.1%
High school6813.3%
College / grad school11923.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 32.2%
Education & healthcare 24.4%
Other services 11.5%
Manufacturing 11.4%
Finance & real estate 7.9%
Construction 5.1%
Retail trade 3.8%
Wholesale trade 1.5%
Transportation & utilities 1.5%
Professional & management 0.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts25.8%
Service19.4%
Sales & office14.6%
Natural resources & construction29.8%
Production & transportation10.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector80.6%
Government13.5%
Self-employed5.9%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone90.3%
Carpool0.6%
Public transit0.0%
Walk5.8%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)20.2

Poverty

All people 20.6%
Under 18 years 28.3%
18 and over 18.6%
Married-couple families 4.2%
Female-led households 23.5%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security26.0%
Retirement income17.4%
Supplemental Security7.6%
Cash public assistance3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP23.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
High blood pressure32.5%
High cholesterol29.8%
Heart disease6.7%
Stroke3.2%
Asthma10.0%
Arthritis23.9%
Kidney disease3.1%
Pulmonary disease6.5%
Cancer6.7%
Behavior / access%
Binge drinking13.1%
No physical activity21.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.4%
Fair or poor health14.1%
Poor mental health14.4%
Poor physical health10.4%
No health insurance11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)63.2%
Visited dentist60.6%
Cholesterol screening87.7%
Teeth loss15.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans794.1%
Disability%
Any disability19.4%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years20.2%
65 and over47.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance52.4%
Public insurance51.0%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,35097.2%
Spanish331.4%
Other Indo-European180.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander150.6%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,37098.0%
Born in same state2,37098.0%
Born in different state93938.8%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen482.0%
Not a US citizen48100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian2038.4%
French933.8%
Arab733%
AncestryCount%
English321.3%
Polish40.2%
German10%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access37.6%
Internet access97.3%

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

Frequently asked questions
What is the ZIP code for Flora Vista, NM?
Flora Vista, NM has one ZIP code: 87415.
What is the main ZIP code for Flora Vista, NM?
The primary ZIP code for Flora Vista, NM is 87415. The city uses area code 505 for phone service.
What county is Flora Vista, NM in?
Flora Vista is located in San Juan County, New Mexico.
How many ZIP codes are in Flora Vista, NM?
Flora Vista, NM has 1 ZIP code.
What ZIP code should I use when mailing something to a business in downtown Flora Vista near the San Juan County area?
All addresses in Flora Vista, including the downtown area, use the ZIP code 87415.
If I'm sending a package to someone living in the Flora Vista community in San Juan County, what is the correct ZIP code?
The ZIP code for Flora Vista is 87415, which covers the entire incorporated community.
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