County ProfileNM
Rio Arriba County
Population: 40,363 · 29 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
40,363
People
Median age
42
Housing
Total households
15,647
Income
Median household income
$57,155
Housing
Total housing units
19,862
Employment
Employment rate
50.4%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
19%
Healthcare
Insured population
91.3%
County details
Local time 00:51:55(MT)| Name | Rio Arriba |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 29total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 19 Standard10 PO Box |
| Area code | 505, 575 |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (MT) |
| Coordinates | 36.5096687, -106.6939829 |
| Land area | 5,860.9 sq miles(15,179.6 km²) |
Map of Rio Arriba county, New Mexico with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Rio Arriba County
Compare the largest cities in Rio Arriba County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Espanola | 10,526 | $47,667 | 2ZIPs |
| Chimayo | 3,077 | $56,484 | 1ZIPs |
| Dulce | 2,788 | $39,773 | 1ZIPs |
| Ohkay Owingeh | 1,464 | $47,067 | 1ZIPs |
| Dixon | 938 | $54,231 | 1ZIPs |
| Chama | 917 | $30,694 | 1ZIPs |
| Hernandez | 756 | $26,923 | 1ZIPs |
| El Rito | 749 | — | 1ZIPs |
| San Jose | 670 | $80,179 | 1ZIPs |
| Velarde | 514 | $97,776 | 1ZIPs |
| Truchas | 467 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Cordova | 380 | $23,395 | 1ZIPs |
| Alcalde | 310 | $48,000 | 1ZIPs |
| Embudo | 310 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Gallina | 299 | $77,629 | 1ZIPs |
| Tierra Amarilla | 297 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Canjilon | 228 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Medanales | 224 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Abiquiu | 181 | — | 1ZIPs |
| La Madera | 140 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Coyote | 110 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Cebolla | 103 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Los Ojos | 97 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Canones | 85 | $103,625 | 1ZIPs |
| Vallecitos | 85 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Petaca | 45 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Youngsville | 44 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Lindrith | 32 | $71,359 | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Rio Arriba County
Review the most populated postal areas across Rio Arriba County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87532 | Espanola | $58,448 | 19,017 |
| 87528 | Dulce | $41,679 | 3,641 |
| 87522 | Chimayo | $58,620 | 3,463 |
| 87566 | Ohkay Owingeh | $61,029 | 3,377 |
| 87511 | Alcalde | $70,346 | 2,821 |
| 87537 | Hernandez | $48,228 | 2,486 |
| 87520 | Chama | $38,889 | 1,448 |
| 87582 | Velarde | — | 1,432 |
| 87510 | Abiquiu | $85,453 | 1,207 |
| 87527 | Dixon | $65,461 | 990 |
| 87530 | El Rito | — | 916 |
| 87548 | Medanales | $72,788 | 650 |
| 87575 | Tierra Amarilla | $98,329 | 618 |
| 87578 | Truchas | — | 531 |
| 87523 | Cordova | $23,395 | 380 |
| 87017 | Gallina | $78,060 | 367 |
| 87551 | Los Ojos | $35,896 | 347 |
| 87565 | San Jose | $24,190 | 317 |
| 87531 | Embudo | — | 310 |
| 87539 | La Madera | — | 287 |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS