ZIP Code 87520 is associated with the U.S. city Chama in New Mexico (Rio Arriba County). The current population estimate for the ZIP Code is 1,376. Approximately 7% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $36,287. The ZIP Code 87520 has a median age of approximately 56.4 years, with 40.2% of residents aged 62 years and older. In this New Mexico region, an estimated 30.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $23,770.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 87520 is $36,287, while the region's mean household income is $56,214. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $23,770. The per capita income in ZIP Code 87520 of $23,770 is approximately 12.71% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $27,230. An estimated 7.2% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 24.21% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 25.5% of the population in 87520 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 17.7% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 2.0% of 87520 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 14.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 17.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 25.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 12.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 4.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 2.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 8.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 6.7% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 87520, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 67.0% of 87520 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 87520 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (45.9%), followed by Some other race (42.3%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 45.9% |
| Black or African American | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 9.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 42.3% |
Residents of ZIP Code 87520 are older than average. The median age of 56.4 years in ZIP Code 87520 is approximately 48.03% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 87.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 40.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.3% of the population in 87520 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 13.2% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 87520 residents are aged under 5 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 0.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.2% |
| 10 to 14 years | 3.3% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.3% |
| 20 to 24 years | 1.5% |
| 25 to 34 years | 13.2% |
| 35 to 44 years | 3.2% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.9% |
| 55 to 59 years | 12.8% |
| 60 to 64 years | 12.0% |
| 65 to 74 years | 17.3% |
| 75 to 84 years | 7.0% |
| 85 years and over | 6.3% |
In ZIP Code 87520, 91.1% of the population graduated high school, while 30.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 20.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 34.8% in this Rio Arriba County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 3.3% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 5.6% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 34.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 22.9% |
| Associate's degree | 2.6% |
| Bachelor's degree | 10.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 20.1% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 87520 is high blood pressure, as an estimated 39.3% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 87520 is high cholesterol, as approximately 38.4% of adults 18 and older in this Rio Arriba County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 29.6% |
| High blood pressure | 39.3% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.6% |
| Current asthma | 10.6% |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.7% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 17.3% |
| High cholesterol | 38.4% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 4.4% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 87520 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 87.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 83.5% of those 18 and above in 87520 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 87520 include obesity (38.8% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (30.7% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 87.6% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 79.8% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 65.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 83.5% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 60.9% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 11.0% |
| Current smoking | 17.1% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 28.4% |
| Obesity | 38.8% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 30.7% |
In 87520, 29.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 15.5% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 25.7 minutes. Approximately 20.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 87520 work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services, while an estimated 17.3% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 87520 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 14.0% |
| Construction | 7.3% |
| Manufacturing | 0.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 8.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 9.4% |
| Information | 1.5% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 7.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 5.8% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 17.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 20.1% |
| Other services, except public administration | 6.4% |
| Public administration | 2.7% |
In ZIP Code 87520, 58.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 38.5% 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, 3.4% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Rio Arriba County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 58.1% |
| Spanish | 38.5% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 3.4% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 87520, an estimated 20.7% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 18.6% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.9% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this Rio Arriba County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 3.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 5.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 14.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 20.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 12.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 18.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 13.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 6.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2.5% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 0.9% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 87520 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.92 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 43.69% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 10.17% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 87520 | 14.02¢/kWh | 13.42¢/kWh | 12.09¢/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 87520 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.87 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.38 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 6.28 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 6.6 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 6.37 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.6 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.01 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.11 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.42 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 6.2 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.73 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.45 | 1.78 | 5.46 |