ZIP Code 87523, New Mexico
ZIP Code 87523 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 87523 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 389. The land area covers 2.09 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 389 | ±379 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 15.9 yrs | ±91.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 156 | ±145 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 215 | ±162 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 156 | ±145 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 59 | ±66 |
| Median Home Value | Suppressed | — |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $23,395 | ±$11,327 |
| Per Capita Income | $11,339 | ±$10,780 |
| Poverty Rate | 64.3% | ±65.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 250 | ±353 |
| Civilian Labor Force, Unemployed | 0 | ±14 |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 0 | ±14 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 48.1% | ±26.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 39,955 (2024)
ID: 170372
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
1122 INDUSTRIAL PARK RD, ESPANOLA NM 87532-3453
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | ESPANOLA, NM | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | ESPANOLA, NM | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | CHIMAYO, NM | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | DIXON, NM | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | ESPANOLA, NM | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | ESPANOLA, NM | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | ESPANOLA, NM | |
| Regular School Nearby | 01-06 | ESPANOLA, NM | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Espanola, NM | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-KG | ESPANOLA, NM |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Northern New Mexico College
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College | 12.4 mi away | 921 Paseo de Onate, Espanola, NM, 87532 |
5057472100
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TRUCHAS COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 3.8 mi away | 60 COUNTY ROAD 75, TRUCHAS, NM, 87578 |
(505) 689-2683
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St. John's College
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College | 23.9 mi away | 1160 Camino Cruz Blanca, Santa Fe, NM, 87505-4599 |
5059846000
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NAMBE PUEBLO LIBRARY
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Library | 10.3 mi away | 15A BAY POE, NAMBE PUEBLO, NM, 87506 |
(505) 455-4424
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Southwest University of Naprapathic Medicine
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College | 24.9 mi away | 2006 Botulph Road, Santa Fe, NM, 87505-5764 |
5054678777
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PUEBLO OF POJOAQUE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.6 mi away | 101 B LIGHTNING LOOP, POJOAQUE, NM, 87506 |
(505) 455-7511
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P'OE TSAWA COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 12.0 mi away | 232 POPAY AVENUE, OHKAY OWINGEH, NM, 87566 |
(505) 852-2814
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ESPANOLA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.4 mi away | 313 NORTH PASEO DE ONATE, ESPANOLA, NM, 87532 |
(505) 747-6087
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SANTA CLARA PUEBLO COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 12.9 mi away | 578 KEE ST., ESPANOLA, NM, 87532 |
(505) 753-7326
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EMBUDO VALLEY LIBRARY & COMMUNITY CENTER
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Library | 12.9 mi away | 217A HWY 75 DIXON, DIXON, NM, 87527 |
(505) 579-9181
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at ALCALDE, NM US, located 12.1 miles from ZCTA5 87523. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45.1° | 15.3° | 30.2° | 0.51" | 2.2" |
| February | 51.0° | 19.6° | 35.3° | 0.39" | 1.5" |
| March | 60.0° | 24.8° | 42.4° | 0.69" | 1.4" |
| April | 67.4° | 31.9° | 49.6° | 0.70" | 0.3" |
| May | 76.2° | 39.9° | 58.1° | 0.78" | 0.0" |
| June | 86.0° | 48.2° | 67.1° | 0.78" | 0.0" |
| July | 88.1° | 55.4° | 71.8° | 1.65" | 0.0" |
| August | 85.6° | 53.7° | 69.6° | 1.75" | 0.0" |
| September | 79.8° | 44.6° | 62.2° | 1.25" | 0.0" |
| October | 68.7° | 31.9° | 50.3° | 1.14" | 0.6" |
| November | 55.4° | 22.0° | 38.7° | 0.73" | 1.4" |
| December | 44.5° | 15.2° | 29.8° | 0.73" | 3.3" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cordova CDP | CDP | 0.4 mi | — |
| Rio Chiquito CDP | CDP | 2.7 mi | — |
| Truchas CDP | CDP | 3.3 mi | — |
| Cundiyo CDP | CDP | 4.1 mi | — |
| Chimayo CDP | CDP | 4.7 mi | — |
| La Puebla CDP | CDP | 7.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 87523. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.