87520 ZIP Code – Chama, New Mexico

87520 is a ZIP code serving Chama, New Mexico in Rio Arriba County with a population of approximately 1,212 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $52,750, which is near the New Mexico average and below the national figure. Median home values of $206,500 are below the national average, with 86.2% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). Housing consists of 60% single-family (decreasing).

Unemployment stands at 4.7%, which is near the U.S. rate. The poverty rate of 9.7% is below the U.S. average. 28.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the U.S. average. Residents have a median age of 65.1, well above the U.S. median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 81128, 87551, 87528.

ZIP Code 87520 Data

Population 1,212

Median Household Income $52,750

Median Home Value $206,500

Median Rent Not provided

Median Age 65.1

Unemployment Rate 4.7%

Poverty Rate 9.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.8%

County Rio Arriba County

State New Mexico

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ZIP 87520 vs. New Mexico vs. U.S.

Metric	ZIP 87520	NM Avg.	U.S. Avg.
Population	1,212	5,896	10k
Median Household Income	$52k	$55k	$73k
Median Home Value	$206k	$190k	$258k
Median Rent	—	$897	$1,088
Median Age	65.1	46.2	43.2
Unemployment Rate	4.7%	6.3%	5.0%
Poverty Rate	9.7%	19.9%	13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	28.8%	23.0%	26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code	City	Population	Median Income
81128	CHROMO	16	Not provided
87551	LOS OJOS	324	Not provided
87528	DULCE	2,650	$43,607
87575	TIERRA AMARILLA	986	$63,846
87518	CEBOLLA	Not provided	Not provided