ZIP Code 87027 is associated with the U.S. city La Jara in New Mexico (Sandoval County). The current population estimate for the ZIP Code is 341. The median age in ZIP Code 87027 is approximately 36.9 years, and 41.3% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older.
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Regarding household income, approximately 26.4% of the population in 87027 earn less than $10,000 per year, while an estimated 23.9% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 0.0% of 87027 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 26.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 4.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 23.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 5.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 3.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 12.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 14.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 8.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 87027, 92.1% is one race, while 7.9% are two or more races. Approximately 72.7% of 87027 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 87027 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (53.7%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (27.3%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 53.7% |
| Black or African American | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 27.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 23.5% |
Residents of ZIP Code 87027 are younger than average. The median age of 36.9 years in ZIP Code 87027 is approximately 3.15% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 41.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 27.0% of the population in 87027 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 17.6% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 87027 residents are aged 60 to 64 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.6% |
| 5 to 9 years | 10.9% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.2% |
| 15 to 19 years | 0.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.0% |
| 25 to 34 years | 17.6% |
| 35 to 44 years | 5.6% |
| 45 to 54 years | 5.9% |
| 55 to 59 years | 2.1% |
| 60 to 64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 to 74 years | 27.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.2% |
| 85 years and over | 11.1% |
In ZIP Code 87027, 71.7% of the population graduated high school, while 32.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 8.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 12.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 23.9% in this Sandoval County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 8.5% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 19.8% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 23.9% |
| Some college, no degree | 14.2% |
| Associate's degree | 1.6% |
| Bachelor's degree | 19.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 12.6% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 87027 is high blood pressure, as an estimated 43.5% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 87027 is high cholesterol, as approximately 42.2% of adults 18 and older in this Sandoval County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 32.3% |
| High blood pressure | 43.5% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.5% |
| Current asthma | 11.4% |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.6% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 23.0% |
| High cholesterol | 42.2% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 5.7% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 87027 is taking medicine for high blood pressure control, as an estimated 82.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 81.6% of those 18 and above in 87027 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 87027 include obesity (44.1% of adults aged 18 and above) and no leisure-time physical activity (38.8% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 80.5% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 82.2% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 68.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 81.6% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 46.3% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 9.3% |
| Current smoking | 22.0% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 38.8% |
| Obesity | 44.1% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 33.0% |
In ZIP Code 87027, 34.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 65.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Sandoval County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 34.2% |
| Spanish | 65.8% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 87027, an estimated 27.9% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 23.6% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this Sandoval County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 9.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 23.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 27.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 10.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 19.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 9.6% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 87027 has an average daily solar radiation level of 6.11 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 48.3% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 7.28% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 87027 | 12.56¢/kWh | 12.43¢/kWh | 8.87¢/kWh |
| New Mexico | 14.14¢/kWh | 10.5¢/kWh | 5.65¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 87027 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.38 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.77 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 6.48 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 6.5 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 6.67 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.7 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.2 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.11 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.51 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 6.16 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.78 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 5.01 | 1.78 | 5.46 |