ZIP Code 87581 - Vallecitos New Mexico
Overview
ZIP Code 87581 is located in Vallecitos New Mexico. Portions of 87581 are also in La Madera (Rio Arriba County) and Ojo Caliente. 87581 is entirely within Rio Arriba County. Regionally, 87581 is located in the Albuquerque-Santa Fe Area.
ZIP Code 87581 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Vallecitos |
| Primary County | Rio Arriba County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 30 |
| Area Code(s) | 575 |
| Current Time | MDT |
ZIP Code 87581 Map
87581 Demographics
The majority race/ethnicity residing in 87581 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 87581 is 4.3%.
| Population | 30 |
| Population Density | 0 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 52 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.3% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 50% |
87581 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25 | 50% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 25 | 50% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
87581 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor Degree | 13 | 31.71% |
| High School Diploma | 16 | 39.02% |
| No High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| GED or Alternate | 0 | 0% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Masters Degree | 12 | 29.27% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
87581 Geography
| Coordinates | 36.69587708, -106.13525391 |
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| Cities/Towns in 87581 | |
| Region | Albuquerque-Santa Fe Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Española, NM |
| Time Zone | Mountain Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Denver |
| Area | 566 Square Miles |
87581 Schools
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87581 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5a: -20F to -15F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 21d - Foothills and Shrublands | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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