226
Population
↓ 34% since 2019
67.6
Median Age
↑ 83% since 2019
33.3%
College Grads
▼ 14% below avg
0.0%
Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg ↓ 100% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
| ZIP Code | 87027 |
|---|---|
| City | La Jara |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Sandoval County |
| Area Code | 575 |
| Elevation | 7,152 ft |
| Latitude | 36.127313 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -106.947373 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 35043 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 60.6% (137)
Female 39.4% (89) ♀
Race & Ethnicity
White35.0%
Hispanic53.1%
Other0.4%
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 67.6 yrs ↑ 83% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.92 |
| Below Poverty | 71.7% ▲ 617% above avg |
| College Grads | 33.3% ▼ 14% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 83 (46.1%) |
| Associates | 37 (20.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 60 (33.3%) |
Education
HS Grad46.1%
Associates20.6%
Graduate33.3%
Housing & Income
Housing Tenure
Owner60.2%
Renter39.8%
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Total Units | 197 |
|---|---|
| Vacant Units | 79 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.92 |
Income Distribution
Employment & Commute
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Housing Stock
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 197 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 79 |
| Owner Occupied | 60.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 39.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.92 |
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 87027 is in La Jara, NM, in Sandoval County.
ZIP code 87027 is located in New Mexico (NM).
ZIP code 87027 is in Sandoval County, NM.
ZIP 87027 observes the Denver timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 87027 is 226 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 87027
ZIP code 87027 is located in La Jara, New Mexico, within Sandoval County. With a population of 226, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 67.6 years.
The population of 87027 is majority Hispanic (53.10%). Residents are moderately educated — 33.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 71.7%.
Overall, ZIP code 87027 in La Jara, NM is characterized as moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied.