Zip code 87402: Farmington, New Mexico
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 87402
87402 is a suburban zip code in Farmington, New Mexico (San Juan County), covering 16 sq mi of land. About 11,418 people live here, or 736 per square mile. The median resident is 39.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $79,461 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $284,200, or 3.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 77% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,086 a month.
28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 21.7 minutes each way, and 5% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in sales, management and healthcare. 21% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.
How 87402 compares
- Residents under 1828.3%92ndU.S. 22% · NM 21.7%46th of 315 in NM
- Uninsured rate14.5%87thWeaknessU.S. 8.4% · NM 9.6%73rd of 312 in NM
- Government workers21.1%87thU.S. 14.5% · NM 23.4%181st of 308 in NM
- Diversity index65.885thU.S. 61.4 · NM 62.711th of 315 in NM
- Veterans8.5%81stU.S. 6.2% · NM 7.9%125th of 315 in NM
- 71stU.S. 65.2% · NM 70%187th of 311 in NM
- Healthcare workers10.8%69thU.S. 9.7% · NM 10.3%111th of 308 in NM
- Median earnings per worker$50,48757thU.S. $49,666 · NM $41,75856th of 278 in NM
- Median age39.956thU.S. 38.9 · NM 39.4190th of 314 in NM
- 56thU.S. 0.483 · NM 0.477139th of 307 in NM
- 53rdU.S. 17.2% · NM 19.3%213th of 315 in NM
- 53rdU.S. 10% · NM 10.2%159th of 308 in NM
- Housing vacancy6.8%51stU.S. 10.1% · NM 12.5%270th of 311 in NM
- Per capita income$40,17550thU.S. $44,673 · NM $36,21878th of 312 in NM
- Median household income$79,46149thU.S. $80,734 · NM $64,05949th of 256 in NM
- 42ndU.S. 35.7% · NM 31%102nd of 315 in NM
- Median home value$284,20041stU.S. $332,700 · NM $248,10054th of 250 in NM
- Poverty rate9.3%40thU.S. 12.5% · NM 17.8%223rd of 311 in NM
- Population density736/sq mi38thU.S. 95/sq mi · NM 18/sq mi31st of 315 in NM
- Median gross rent$1,08627thU.S. $1,413 · NM $1,06752nd of 173 in NM
- Tech workers1.5%23rdU.S. 3.8% · NM 2.7%100th of 308 in NM
- Average commute21.7 min21stU.S. 26.4 min · NM 23.5 min164th of 235 in NM
- Population11,41818thU.S. 334,922,499 · NM 2,120,24655th of 315 in NM
- 18thU.S. 14.1% · NM 9.4%158th of 315 in NM
- 8thU.S. 15.1% · NM 12.2%205th of 307 in NM
- 6thStrengthU.S. 51.1% · NM 50.2%168th of 236 in NM
- Broadband access80.2%5thWeaknessU.S. 91% · NM 86.5%173rd of 311 in NM
- 3rdStrengthU.S. 5.2% · NM 6%200th of 309 in NM
| Measure | 87402 | San Juan | NM | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in NM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents under 18 | 28.3% | 24.9% | 21.7% | 22% | 46th of 315 | |
| Uninsured rateWeakness | 14.5% | 12.9% | 9.6% | 8.4% | 73rd of 312 | |
| Government workers | 21.1% | 21.2% | 23.4% | 14.5% | 181st of 308 | |
| Diversity index | 65.8 | 68.1 | 62.7 | 61.4 | 11th of 315 | |
| Veterans | 8.5% | 6.2% | 7.9% | 6.2% | 125th of 315 | |
| Homeownership rate | 77% | 71.2% | 70% | 65.2% | 187th of 311 | |
| Healthcare workers | 10.8% | 10.6% | 10.3% | 9.7% | 111th of 308 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $50,487 | $38,031 | $41,758 | $49,666 | 56th of 278 | |
| Median age | 39.9 | 38.3 | 39.4 | 38.9 | 190th of 314 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.442 | 0.471 | 0.477 | 0.483 | 139th of 307 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 17% | 16.9% | 19.3% | 17.2% | 213th of 315 | |
| Self-employed workers | 9.5% | 8.5% | 10.2% | 10% | 159th of 308 | |
| Housing vacancy | 6.8% | 13.5% | 12.5% | 10.1% | 270th of 311 | |
| Per capita income | $40,175 | $28,099 | $36,218 | $44,673 | 78th of 312 | |
| Median household income | $79,461 | $55,872 | $64,059 | $80,734 | 49th of 256 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.4% | 18.3% | 31% | 35.7% | 102nd of 315 | |
| Median home value | $284,200 | $193,800 | $248,100 | $332,700 | 54th of 250 | |
| Poverty rate | 9.3% | 23.1% | 17.8% | 12.5% | 223rd of 311 | |
| Population density | 736/sq mi | 22/sq mi | 18/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 31st of 315 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,086 | $956 | $1,067 | $1,413 | 52nd of 173 | |
| Tech workers | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 3.8% | 100th of 308 | |
| Average commute | 21.7 min | 24.2 min | 23.5 min | 26.4 min | 164th of 235 | |
| Population | 11,418 | 120,942 | 2,120,246 | 334,922,499 | 55th of 315 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 2.9% | 3.1% | 9.4% | 14.1% | 158th of 315 | |
| Work from home | 5% | 6.3% | 12.2% | 15.1% | 205th of 307 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 31.3% | 42.4% | 50.2% | 51.1% | 168th of 236 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 80.2% | 72.4% | 86.5% | 91% | 173rd of 311 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 1.4% | 7.3% | 6% | 5.2% | 200th of 309 |
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
- White46%
- Black0.3%
- Hispanic31%
- Asian0%
- Native American18%
- Pacific Islander0.1%
- Other0.1%
- Multiracial5%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 3,985
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Family households
- 71.7%
- Married couples
- 53.4%
- Living alone
- 23.5%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 8.5%
- Male / female
- 53% / 47%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 4,275
- Owner-occupied
- 77%
- Vacant
- 6.8%
- Median year built
- 1988
- Median rooms
- 5.8
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 31.3%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 14.3%
- Home value to income
- 3.6× (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 | 87402 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $66,684 | $74,888 |
| Service | $26,060 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $32,385 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $61,767 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $46,369 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 93.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.4%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 10%
- Households with broadband
- 80.2%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 69.1%
- No internet access
- 6.3%
- Without health insurance
- 14.5%
- Limited-English households
- 2.2%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Farmington
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- San Juan County
- Center point
- 36.7966° N, 108.1518° W
- Land area
- 16 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Mountain Time (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Farmington60% of zip
- Flora Vista (unincorporated)2% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 87402
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87415 | Flora Vista, NM | 3.7 mi | $44,095 |
| 87401 | Farmington, NM | 4.4 mi | $61,886 |
| 87418 | La Plata, NM | 11 mi | $82,750 |
| 87417 | Kirtland, NM | 12 mi | $75,215 |
| 87410 | Aztec, NM | 15 mi | $55,189 |
| 81329 | Marvel, CO · PO box | 21 mi | — |
| 87421 | Waterflow, NM | 21 mi | $51,029 |
| 87416 | Fruitland, NM | 22 mi | $49,973 |
| 81326 | Hesperus, CO | 24 mi | $80,089 |
| 87413 | Bloomfield, NM | 25 mi | $49,869 |
| 81303 | Durango, CO | 28 mi | $88,103 |
| 87419 | Navajo Dam, NM | 30 mi | $21,007 |
Zip codes like 87402 elsewhere
Questions about 87402
What city is zip code 87402?
87402 is assigned to Farmington, New Mexico. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 87402 in?
87402 is in San Juan County, New Mexico.
What is the population of 87402?
About 11,418 people live in 87402, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 87402 in?
87402 is in Mountain Time.
What is the median household income in 87402?
The median household income in 87402 is $79,461.
What zip codes are near 87402?
The closest zip codes to 87402 are 87415, 87401, 87418, 87417, 87410.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 87402, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.