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ZIP Code 87461
Sanostee, NM, San Juan County
Population
1,307
Land area
240.2sq mi
People per sq mi
5
City
Sanostee
ZIP 87461 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 87461 at a glance
- ZIP 87461 (Sanostee) is 69% less dense than New Mexico as a whole.
- The median household income is $32,981, 49% below the New Mexico median of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $31,200 (87% below New Mexico).
Local data for ZIP 87461
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 87461, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$32,981
Poverty rate
42.1%
Median home value
$31,200
Homeownership
93.0%
Bachelor's or higher
1.6%
Median age
42.0
Average commute
55.0 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
PPP loans
$20.8K
1 loan
Campaign donations
$243
100% D, 0% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 87461, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
423
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
135
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 18°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 87461, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.6%
U.S. 33.3% +7.3 pts
Diabetes
22.4%
U.S. 12.1% +10.3 pts
Smoking
31.6%
U.S. 12.8% +18.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.3%
U.S. 11.1% +2.2 pts
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 87461?
- ZIP code 87461 is in Sanostee, NM (San Juan County).
- What county is ZIP code 87461 in?
- ZIP code 87461 is mostly in San Juan County, New Mexico.
- How many people live in ZIP code 87461?
- About 1,307 people live in the 87461 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.