Zip code 87056: Stanley, New Mexico
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 87056
87056 is a rural zip code in Stanley, New Mexico (Santa Fe County), covering 429 sq mi of land. About 1,084 people live here, or 3 per square mile. The median resident is 60.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $76,563 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $238,000, or 3.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 98% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.
31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 52.1 minutes each way, and 13% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in police and fire protection; management; and transportation and moving goods.
How 87056 compares
- Median age60.799thU.S. 38.9 · NM 39.456th of 314 in NM
- Homeownership rate97.7%99thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · NM 70%63rd of 311 in NM
- Average commute52.1 min99thWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · NM 23.5 min9th of 235 in NM
- 99thU.S. 17.2% · NM 19.3%50th of 315 in NM
- Government workers44.2%99thU.S. 14.5% · NM 23.4%39th of 308 in NM
- Veterans16.2%98thU.S. 6.2% · NM 7.9%46th of 315 in NM
- 88thU.S. 10% · NM 10.2%102nd of 308 in NM
- Median earnings per worker$60,67876thU.S. $49,666 · NM $41,75832nd of 278 in NM
- Per capita income$49,23070thU.S. $44,673 · NM $36,21835th of 312 in NM
- 56thU.S. 0.483 · NM 0.477140th of 307 in NM
- Work from home13.2%52ndU.S. 15.1% · NM 12.2%119th of 307 in NM
- Diversity index49.751stU.S. 61.4 · NM 62.7120th of 315 in NM
- 48thU.S. 35.7% · NM 31%88th of 315 in NM
- Median household income$76,56346thU.S. $80,734 · NM $64,05955th of 256 in NM
- Housing vacancy6.1%45thU.S. 10.1% · NM 12.5%280th of 311 in NM
- Median home value$238,00030thU.S. $332,700 · NM $248,10078th of 250 in NM
- Broadband access87.4%21stU.S. 91% · NM 86.5%107th of 311 in NM
- Tech workers1.4%20thU.S. 3.8% · NM 2.7%105th of 308 in NM
- Residents under 1817.5%16thU.S. 22% · NM 21.7%192nd of 315 in NM
- 12thStrengthU.S. 8.4% · NM 9.6%232nd of 312 in NM
- 8thU.S. 14.1% · NM 9.4%187th of 315 in NM
- 5thStrengthU.S. 5.2% · NM 6%195th of 309 in NM
- Poverty rate2.8%2ndStrengthU.S. 12.5% · NM 17.8%272nd of 311 in NM
- Population1,0841stU.S. 334,922,499 · NM 2,120,246172nd of 315 in NM
- Population density3/sq mi1stU.S. 95/sq mi · NM 18/sq mi247th of 315 in NM
- 1stStrengthU.S. 51.1% · NM 50.2%235th of 236 in NM
- 1stU.S. 9.7% · NM 10.3%229th of 308 in NM
| Measure | 87056 | Santa Fe | NM | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in NM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 60.7 | 48.7 | 39.4 | 38.9 | 56th of 314 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 97.7% | 71.5% | 70% | 65.2% | 63rd of 311 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 52.1 min | 23.8 min | 23.5 min | 26.4 min | 9th of 235 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 43.1% | 28% | 19.3% | 17.2% | 50th of 315 | |
| Government workers | 44.2% | 23.1% | 23.4% | 14.5% | 39th of 308 | |
| Veterans | 16.2% | 6.8% | 7.9% | 6.2% | 46th of 315 | |
| Self-employed workers | 14.2% | 17.4% | 10.2% | 10% | 102nd of 308 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $60,678 | $45,460 | $41,758 | $49,666 | 32nd of 278 | |
| Per capita income | $49,230 | $52,207 | $36,218 | $44,673 | 35th of 312 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.442 | 0.487 | 0.477 | 0.483 | 140th of 307 | |
| Work from home | 13.2% | 18.4% | 12.2% | 15.1% | 119th of 307 | |
| Diversity index | 49.7 | 57.5 | 62.7 | 61.4 | 120th of 315 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.8% | 46.1% | 31% | 35.7% | 88th of 315 | |
| Median household income | $76,563 | $79,071 | $64,059 | $80,734 | 55th of 256 | |
| Housing vacancy | 6.1% | 10.2% | 12.5% | 10.1% | 280th of 311 | |
| Median home value | $238,000 | $446,300 | $248,100 | $332,700 | 78th of 250 | |
| Broadband access | 87.4% | 90.1% | 86.5% | 91% | 107th of 311 | |
| Tech workers | 1.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 3.8% | 105th of 308 | |
| Residents under 18 | 17.5% | 16.1% | 21.7% | 22% | 192nd of 315 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 3% | 8.9% | 9.6% | 8.4% | 232nd of 312 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 1.3% | 12.1% | 9.4% | 14.1% | 187th of 315 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 2% | 5.3% | 6% | 5.2% | 195th of 309 | |
| Poverty rateStrength | 2.8% | 12% | 17.8% | 12.5% | 272nd of 311 | |
| Population | 1,084 | 156,105 | 2,120,246 | 334,922,499 | 172nd of 315 | |
| Population density | 3/sq mi | 82/sq mi | 18/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 247th of 315 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 0% | 51% | 50.2% | 51.1% | 235th of 236 | |
| Healthcare workers | 1.7% | 9.9% | 10.3% | 9.7% | 229th of 308 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White64%
- Black0%
- Hispanic30%
- Asian0.7%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial5%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 476
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Family households
- 79.8%
- Married couples
- 76.3%
- Living alone
- 18.5%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 16.2%
- Male / female
- 45% / 55%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 507
- Owner-occupied
- 97.7%
- Vacant
- 6.1%
- Median year built
- 1993
- Median rooms
- 6.2
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 0%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 0%
- Home value to income
- 3.1× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 87056 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $59,583 | $74,888 |
| Service | $61,504 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $31,667 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $103,750 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $87,656 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 98.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.8%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 14.3%
- Households with broadband
- 87.4%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 19.7%
- No internet access
- 12.6%
- Without health insurance
- 3%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Stanley
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Santa Fe County
- Center point
- 35.1616° N, 105.8851° W
- Land area
- 429 sq mi
- Water area
- under 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Mountain Time (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
87056 spans 2 counties
- Santa Fe County86% of land
- San Miguel County14% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Stanley (unincorporated)1% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 87056
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87070 | Clines Corners, NM | 13 mi | — |
| 87035 | Moriarty, NM | 15 mi | $44,938 |
| 87540 | Lamy, NM | 17 mi | $52,500 |
| 87015 | Edgewood, NM | 18 mi | $79,904 |
| 87560 | Ribera, NM | 21 mi | $29,179 |
| 87562 | Rowe, NM | 21 mi | $116,402 |
| 87010 | Cerrillos, NM | 22 mi | $60,000 |
| 87032 | McIntosh, NM | 22 mi | — |
| 87047 | Sandia Park, NM | 24 mi | $116,630 |
| 87508 | Santa Fe, NM | 25 mi | $101,565 |
| 87509 | Santa Fe, NM · PO box | 25 mi | — |
| 87592 | Santa Fe, NM · PO box | 25 mi | — |
Zip codes like 87056 elsewhere
Questions about 87056
What city is zip code 87056?
87056 is assigned to Stanley, New Mexico. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 87056 in?
87056 is mostly in Santa Fe County, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 87056?
About 1,084 people live in 87056, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 87056 in?
87056 is in Mountain Time.
What is the median household income in 87056?
The median household income in 87056 is $76,563.
What zip codes are near 87056?
The closest zip codes to 87056 are 87070, 87035, 87540, 87015, 87560.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 87056, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.