ZIP Code 87520 - Chama New Mexico

ZIP Code 87520 is located in Chama New Mexico. 87520 is entirely within Rio Arriba County. Regionally, it is located in the Albuquerque-Santa Fe Area.

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ZIP Code 87520 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameChama
Primary CountyRio Arriba County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)1,212
Area Code(s)575
Current Time
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87520 Demographics

87520 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in New Mexico based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 87520 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 87520 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 87520 is 6.2%.

Population1,212
Population Growth Rate13.39%
Population Density38 People per Square Mile
Total Households646
Median Houshold Income (2021)$39,563
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020)$46,190
Current Unemployment Rate (February 2024)6.2%
Majority Race/EthnictyHispanic - 55.27%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyHispanic - 87.90%

87520 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White73244.61%
Black00%
Hispanic90755.27%
Asian00%
Native American20.12%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

87520 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White43.25%
Black00%
Hispanic10988.62%
Asian00%
Native American54.07%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander54.07%

87520 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College484.71%
Bachelor Degree22622.18%
High School Diploma33332.68%
No High School Diploma70.69%
GED or Alternate444.32%
1 or More Years of College23122.67%
Associates Degree615.99%
Masters Degree504.91%
Professional Degree131.28%
Doctorate Degree60.59%

87520 Geography

Coordinates36.89867783,-106.59600067
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Cities/Towns in 87520
RegionAlbuquerque-Santa Fe Area
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaEspañola, NM
Time ZoneMountain Daylight Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Area32 Square Miles

87520 Politics

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87520 Schools

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87520 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 5a: -20F to -15F
Average First Frost DateSeptember 1 - 10
Average Last Frost DateJune 11 - 20
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneDfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year
Ecoregion21d - Foothills and Shrublands

87520 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)711182431384444372716926
Avg Max Temp (°F)36404755637478767059443757
Avg Precip (In.)1.961.82.151.481.431.112.182.92.052.081.941.6522.72

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