Zip code 87418: La Plata, New Mexico
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 87418
87418 is a rural zip code in La Plata, New Mexico (San Juan County), covering 66 sq mi of land. About 686 people live here, or 10 per square mile. The median resident is 58 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $82,750 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 23.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $225,000, or 2.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 82% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.
28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 27.8 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; construction and repair; and food service.
How 87418 compares
- 99thU.S. 38.9 · NM 39.473rd of 314 in NM
- Veterans17.9%99thU.S. 6.2% · NM 7.9%37th of 315 in NM
- 99thU.S. 17.2% · NM 19.3%58th of 315 in NM
- Healthcare workers24.3%99thU.S. 9.7% · NM 10.3%21st of 308 in NM
- 99thWeaknessU.S. 0.483 · NM 0.47712th of 307 in NM
- Uninsured rate22.4%97thWeaknessU.S. 8.4% · NM 9.6%26th of 312 in NM
- Poverty rate23.3%90thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · NM 17.8%104th of 311 in NM
- 86thU.S. 10.1% · NM 12.5%190th of 311 in NM
- 83rdStrengthU.S. 65.2% · NM 70%152nd of 311 in NM
- 77thU.S. 10% · NM 10.2%119th of 308 in NM
- Diversity index60.373rdU.S. 61.4 · NM 62.741st of 315 in NM
- Per capita income$45,80664thU.S. $44,673 · NM $36,21850th of 312 in NM
- Average commute27.8 min61stU.S. 26.4 min · NM 23.5 min96th of 235 in NM
- Median household income$82,75053rdU.S. $80,734 · NM $64,05941st of 256 in NM
- 40thU.S. 35.7% · NM 31%105th of 315 in NM
- 28thU.S. 5.2% · NM 6%171st of 309 in NM
- Median home value$225,00027thU.S. $332,700 · NM $248,10091st of 250 in NM
- 22ndU.S. 51.1% · NM 50.2%137th of 236 in NM
- Median earnings per worker$38,34817thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · NM $41,758125th of 278 in NM
- 4thU.S. 14.5% · NM 23.4%259th of 308 in NM
- Residents under 1811.1%3rdU.S. 22% · NM 21.7%235th of 315 in NM
- Population6861stU.S. 334,922,499 · NM 2,120,246208th of 315 in NM
- Population density10/sq mi1stU.S. 95/sq mi · NM 18/sq mi160th of 315 in NM
- 1stU.S. 15.1% · NM 12.2%292nd of 307 in NM
- 1stWeaknessU.S. 91% · NM 86.5%219th of 311 in NM
- 1stU.S. 14.1% · NM 9.4%287th of 315 in NM
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · NM 2.7%260th of 308 in NM
| Measure | 87418 | San Juan | NM | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in NM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 58 | 38.3 | 39.4 | 38.9 | 73rd of 314 | |
| Veterans | 17.9% | 6.2% | 7.9% | 6.2% | 37th of 315 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 39.4% | 16.9% | 19.3% | 17.2% | 58th of 315 | |
| Healthcare workers | 24.3% | 10.6% | 10.3% | 9.7% | 21st of 308 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Weakness | 0.594 | 0.471 | 0.477 | 0.483 | 12th of 307 | |
| Uninsured rateWeakness | 22.4% | 12.9% | 9.6% | 8.4% | 26th of 312 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 23.3% | 23.1% | 17.8% | 12.5% | 104th of 311 | |
| Housing vacancy | 15% | 13.5% | 12.5% | 10.1% | 190th of 311 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 82% | 71.2% | 70% | 65.2% | 152nd of 311 | |
| Self-employed workers | 12% | 8.5% | 10.2% | 10% | 119th of 308 | |
| Diversity index | 60.3 | 68.1 | 62.7 | 61.4 | 41st of 315 | |
| Per capita income | $45,806 | $28,099 | $36,218 | $44,673 | 50th of 312 | |
| Average commute | 27.8 min | 24.2 min | 23.5 min | 26.4 min | 96th of 235 | |
| Median household income | $82,750 | $55,872 | $64,059 | $80,734 | 41st of 256 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.5% | 18.3% | 31% | 35.7% | 105th of 315 | |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7% | 7.3% | 6% | 5.2% | 171st of 309 | |
| Median home value | $225,000 | $193,800 | $248,100 | $332,700 | 91st of 250 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 42.6% | 42.4% | 50.2% | 51.1% | 137th of 236 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $38,348 | $38,031 | $41,758 | $49,666 | 125th of 278 | |
| Government workers | 6.9% | 21.2% | 23.4% | 14.5% | 259th of 308 | |
| Residents under 18 | 11.1% | 24.9% | 21.7% | 22% | 235th of 315 | |
| Population | 686 | 120,942 | 2,120,246 | 334,922,499 | 208th of 315 | |
| Population density | 10/sq mi | 22/sq mi | 18/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 160th of 315 | |
| Work from home | 0% | 6.3% | 12.2% | 15.1% | 292nd of 307 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 73% | 72.4% | 86.5% | 91% | 219th of 311 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0% | 3.1% | 9.4% | 14.1% | 287th of 315 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 3.8% | 260th 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
- White58%
- Black6%
- Hispanic2%
- Asian0%
- Native American17%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial16%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 311
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Family households
- 86.2%
- Married couples
- 68.8%
- Living alone
- 5.1%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 17.9%
- Male / female
- 55% / 45%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 366
- Owner-occupied
- 82%
- Vacant
- 15%
- Median year built
- 1990
- Median rooms
- 5.2
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 42.6%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 42.6%
- Home value to income
- 2.7× (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 | 87418 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $31,429 | $74,888 |
| Service | $21,029 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | — | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $69,213 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | — | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 98.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.5%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 10.9%
- Households with broadband
- 73%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 45.3%
- No internet access
- 27%
- Without health insurance
- 22.4%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- La Plata
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- San Juan County
- Center point
- 36.9507° N, 108.1502° W
- Land area
- 66 sq mi
- Water area
- under 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
- La Plata (unincorporated)21% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 87418
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87415 | Flora Vista, NM | 9 mi | $44,095 |
| 81329 | Marvel, CO · PO box | 9.9 mi | — |
| 87402 | Farmington, NM | 11 mi | $79,461 |
| 81326 | Hesperus, CO | 14 mi | $80,089 |
| 87401 | Farmington, NM | 15 mi | $61,886 |
| 87410 | Aztec, NM | 16 mi | $55,189 |
| 87417 | Kirtland, NM | 18 mi | $75,215 |
| 81303 | Durango, CO | 20 mi | $88,103 |
| 87421 | Waterflow, NM | 24 mi | $51,029 |
| 81328 | Mancos, CO | 24 mi | $72,522 |
| 81330 | Mesa Verde National Park, CO | 27 mi | — |
| 81302 | Durango, CO · PO box | 27 mi | — |
Questions about 87418
What city is zip code 87418?
87418 is assigned to La Plata, New Mexico. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 87418 in?
87418 is in San Juan County, New Mexico.
What is the population of 87418?
About 686 people live in 87418, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 87418 in?
87418 is in Mountain Time.
What is the median household income in 87418?
The median household income in 87418 is $82,750.
What zip codes are near 87418?
The closest zip codes to 87418 are 87415, 81329, 87402, 81326, 87401.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 87418, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.