ZIP Code 87701 - Las Vegas New Mexico

ZIP Code 87701 is located in Las Vegas New Mexico. Portions of 87701 are also in Tecolote and Tecolotito. 87701 is entirely within San Miguel County. Regionally, it is located in the Albuquerque-Santa Fe Area.

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ZIP Code 87701 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameLas Vegas
Primary CountySan Miguel County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)17,991
Area Code(s)505 / 575
Current Time
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87701 Demographics

87701 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 87701 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 87701 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 87701 is 7.4%.

Population17,991
Population Growth Rate0.00%
Population Density15 People per Square Mile
Total Households7,723
Percentage High Income Households1.1%
Median Houshold Income (2021)$37,640
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020)$39,540
Current Unemployment Rate (February 2024)7.4%
Majority Race/EthnictyHispanic - 57.20%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyHispanic - 92.82%

87701 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White10,10539.44%
Black2601.01%
Hispanic14,65457.2%
Asian2320.91%
Native American3691.44%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

87701 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White1324.98%
Black120.45%
Hispanic2,47093.21%
Asian110.42%
Native American240.91%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander10.04%

87701 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College8007.38%
Bachelor Degree1,64315.16%
High School Diploma3,12128.8%
No High School Diploma2172%
GED or Alternate5475.05%
1 or More Years of College2,46622.76%
Associates Degree7947.33%
Masters Degree9188.47%
Professional Degree2262.09%
Doctorate Degree1040.96%

87701 Geography

Coordinates35.48957443,-105.08922577
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 87701
RegionAlbuquerque-Santa Fe Area
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaLas Vegas, NM
Time ZoneMountain Daylight Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Area1213 Square Miles

87701 Politics

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87701 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 6a: -10F to -5F
Average First Frost DateSeptember 21 - 31
Average Last Frost DateMay 21 - 31
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneBSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate
Ecoregion26l - Upper Canadian Plateau

87701 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)17212632404953524635241834
Avg Max Temp (°F)48515662718184817567554965
Avg Precip (In.).37.36.75.921.752.063.033.271.981.19.73.5216.91

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