Zip code 87552: Pecos, New Mexico
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 87552
87552 is a rural zip code in Pecos, New Mexico (San Miguel County), covering 204 sq mi of land. About 2,377 people live here, or 12 per square mile. The median resident is 41.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $53,688 a year, 34% below the national median of $80,734. 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $234,300, or 4.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 84% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,044 a month.
27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 31.9 minutes each way, and 21% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in business and finance; sales; and office and administrative support. 59% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.
How 87552 compares
- 99thU.S. 14.5% · NM 23.4%37th of 308 in NM
- 95thU.S. 17.2% · NM 19.3%111th of 315 in NM
- Housing vacancy19.2%93rdU.S. 10.1% · NM 12.5%156th of 311 in NM
- 92ndWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · NM 50.2%57th of 236 in NM
- Veterans9.8%89thU.S. 6.2% · NM 7.9%94th of 315 in NM
- Homeownership rate84.2%87thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · NM 70%137th of 311 in NM
- Average commute31.9 min83rdWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · NM 23.5 min64th of 235 in NM
- Work from home20.7%79thU.S. 15.1% · NM 12.2%59th of 307 in NM
- Tech workers4.3%72ndU.S. 3.8% · NM 2.7%35th of 308 in NM
- Median age41.468thU.S. 38.9 · NM 39.4175th of 314 in NM
- Healthcare workers10.6%66thU.S. 9.7% · NM 10.3%117th of 308 in NM
- Uninsured rate6.1%44thU.S. 8.4% · NM 9.6%188th of 312 in NM
- 39thU.S. 35.7% · NM 31%106th of 315 in NM
- Median earnings per worker$44,80339thU.S. $49,666 · NM $41,75886th of 278 in NM
- Residents under 1820.5%36thU.S. 22% · NM 21.7%150th of 315 in NM
- 34thU.S. 14.1% · NM 9.4%103rd of 315 in NM
- Poverty rate8.1%32ndU.S. 12.5% · NM 17.8%236th of 311 in NM
- Median home value$234,30029thU.S. $332,700 · NM $248,10083rd of 250 in NM
- 26thU.S. 5.2% · NM 6%175th of 309 in NM
- Median gross rent$1,04424thU.S. $1,413 · NM $1,06759th of 173 in NM
- Per capita income$30,54220thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · NM $36,218155th of 312 in NM
- Diversity index27.420thU.S. 61.4 · NM 62.7226th of 315 in NM
- 19thStrengthU.S. 0.483 · NM 0.477202nd of 307 in NM
- Median household income$53,68813thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · NM $64,059136th of 256 in NM
- Broadband access85.4%13thWeaknessU.S. 91% · NM 86.5%132nd of 311 in NM
- Population2,3774thU.S. 334,922,499 · NM 2,120,246115th of 315 in NM
- Population density12/sq mi1stU.S. 95/sq mi · NM 18/sq mi151st of 315 in NM
- 1stU.S. 10% · NM 10.2%221st of 308 in NM
| Measure | 87552 | San Miguel | NM | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in NM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government workers | 45% | 33.9% | 23.4% | 14.5% | 37th of 308 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 27.5% | 25.6% | 19.3% | 17.2% | 111th of 315 | |
| Housing vacancy | 19.2% | 19.7% | 12.5% | 10.1% | 156th of 311 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 64.4% | 56.3% | 50.2% | 51.1% | 57th of 236 | |
| Veterans | 9.8% | 7.5% | 7.9% | 6.2% | 94th of 315 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 84.2% | 73.1% | 70% | 65.2% | 137th of 311 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 31.9 min | 22.7 min | 23.5 min | 26.4 min | 64th of 235 | |
| Work from home | 20.7% | 11.2% | 12.2% | 15.1% | 59th of 307 | |
| Tech workers | 4.3% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 3.8% | 35th of 308 | |
| Median age | 41.4 | 47.2 | 39.4 | 38.9 | 175th of 314 | |
| Healthcare workers | 10.6% | 12.6% | 10.3% | 9.7% | 117th of 308 | |
| Uninsured rate | 6.1% | 7.1% | 9.6% | 8.4% | 188th of 312 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.1% | 26.5% | 31% | 35.7% | 106th of 315 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $44,803 | $36,105 | $41,758 | $49,666 | 86th of 278 | |
| Residents under 18 | 20.5% | 16.9% | 21.7% | 22% | 150th of 315 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 6% | 2.4% | 9.4% | 14.1% | 103rd of 315 | |
| Poverty rate | 8.1% | 24.4% | 17.8% | 12.5% | 236th of 311 | |
| Median home value | $234,300 | $188,500 | $248,100 | $332,700 | 83rd of 250 | |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% | 4.8% | 6% | 5.2% | 175th of 309 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,044 | $823 | $1,067 | $1,413 | 59th of 173 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $30,542 | $29,632 | $36,218 | $44,673 | 155th of 312 | |
| Diversity index | 27.4 | 40.2 | 62.7 | 61.4 | 226th of 315 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.397 | 0.472 | 0.477 | 0.483 | 202nd of 307 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $53,688 | $49,431 | $64,059 | $80,734 | 136th of 256 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 85.4% | 78.6% | 86.5% | 91% | 132nd of 311 | |
| Population | 2,377 | 26,850 | 2,120,246 | 334,922,499 | 115th of 315 | |
| Population density | 12/sq mi | 6/sq mi | 18/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 151st of 315 | |
| Self-employed workers | 3.6% | 9.5% | 10.2% | 10% | 221st 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
- White11%
- Black2%
- Hispanic84%
- Asian0%
- Native American0.5%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other2%
- Multiracial0.7%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 1,017
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Family households
- 60.1%
- Married couples
- 47.3%
- Living alone
- 31.3%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 9.8%
- Male / female
- 51% / 49%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 1,258
- Owner-occupied
- 84.2%
- Vacant
- 19.2%
- Median year built
- 1980
- Median rooms
- 5.7
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 64.4%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 22.9%
- Home value to income
- 4.4× (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 | 87552 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $50,811 | $74,888 |
| Service | $14,444 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $25,391 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $41,875 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | — | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 91.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.1%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 10.1%
- Households with broadband
- 85.4%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 45.7%
- No internet access
- 13%
- Without health insurance
- 6.1%
- Limited-English households
- 4.3%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Pecos
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- San Miguel County
- Center point
- 35.6701° N, 105.6138° W
- Land area
- 204 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
- East Pecos (unincorporated)2% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 87552
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87573 | Tererro, NM | 8.8 mi | — |
| 87535 | Glorieta, NM | 10 mi | $59,688 |
| 87731 | Montezuma, NM | 12 mi | — |
| 87538 | Ilfeld, NM | 13 mi | — |
| 87565 | San Jose, NM | 13 mi | $24,190 |
| 87501 | Santa Fe, NM | 14 mi | $79,603 |
| 87505 | Santa Fe, NM | 15 mi | $78,247 |
| 87742 | Rociada, NM | 17 mi | $59,505 |
| 87502 | Santa Fe, NM · PO box | 18 mi | — |
| 87503 | Santa Fe, NM · PO box | 18 mi | — |
| 87504 | Santa Fe, NM · PO box | 18 mi | — |
| 87562 | Rowe, NM | 18 mi | $116,402 |
Zip codes like 87552 elsewhere
Questions about 87552
What city is zip code 87552?
87552 is assigned to Pecos, New Mexico. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 87552 in?
87552 is in San Miguel County, New Mexico.
What is the population of 87552?
About 2,377 people live in 87552, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 87552 in?
87552 is in Mountain Time.
What is the median household income in 87552?
The median household income in 87552 is $53,688.
What zip codes are near 87552?
The closest zip codes to 87552 are 87573, 87535, 87731, 87538, 87565.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 87552, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.