Zip Code 87401
Farmington, New Mexico — San Juan County
📍 ZIP code 87401 is in Farmington, San Juan County, New Mexico.
ZIP code 87401 is located in Farmington, San Juan County, New Mexico. It is a zip code in the Mountain (MST/MDT) Time Zone with an estimated population of 45,020. The area code for ZIP code 87401 is 505.
Quick Answer
Zip code 87401 is in Farmington, New Mexico (San Juan County). It has a population of 45,020, median household income of $56,358, and median home value of $202,400.
Population
45,020
Income
$56,358
Home Value
$202,400
Climate
93°F / 19°F
About Zip Code 87401
Zip code 87401 is located in Farmington, New Mexico, within San Juan County. Home to approximately 45,020 residents, this area sits at an elevation of 5357 ft and falls within the Mountain (MST/MDT) timezone. The local area code is 505.
The median household income is $56,358 per year, which is below the national median of $70,784. Homes in this zip code have a median value of $202,400, and the cost of living index is 70 (30% below the national average of 100).
Summers average a high of 93°F while winters drop to 19°F. The area receives about 8 in of rain and 57 in of snow annually. The zip code covers 130.6 square miles of land area and 0.7 square miles of water.
Key Statistics
45,020
$56,358
$202,400
Mountain (MST/MDT)
505
5357 ft
130.6 sq mi
36.5
17,611
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Compare With Nearby Zip Codes
| Metric | 87401 | 87402 | 87415 | 87417 | 87416 | 87418 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City | Farmington, NM | Farmington, NM | Flora Vista, NM | Kirtland, NM | Fruitland, NM | Farmington, NM |
| Population | 45,020 | 10,997 | 2,277 | 6,507 | 4,354 | 947 |
| Median Income | $56,358 | $76,992 | $44,057 | $65,396 | $41,875 | $67,438 |
| Home Value | $202,400 | $269,100 | $197,800 | $180,400 | $91,300 | $199,400 |
| Cost of Living | 70 | 96 | 64 | 61 | 60 | 81 |
| Median Age | 36.5 | 40 | 51.3 | 33.6 | 39.6 | 56.1 |
Cost of Living
100 = National Average. Farmington's cost of living is 30% below the national average.
vs. State Avg
Below
Affordability
Very Affordable
Income-to-Home
3.6x
Demographics
Zip code 87401 has a population of 45,020 people with a median age of 36.5. There are 17,611 housing units in this area.
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates.
Population History
Farmington (87401) population trend from 2010 to 2024
↓ -5.9%Source: U.S. Census Bureau estimates and American Community Survey data.
Climate & Weather
93°F
19°F
8 in
57 in
Farmington experiences hot summers with average highs around 93°F. Winters are cold with lows averaging 19°F. With 57 in of annual snowfall, residents should be prepared for significant winter weather.
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Housing & Economy
Median Home Value
$202,400
Median Household Income
$56,358
With 17,611 housing units across 130.6 square miles, 87401 has a housing density of 135 units per square mile. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.6x.
Location & Geography
Latitude
36.7414°
Longitude
-108.1809°
Land Area
130.6 sq mi
Water Area
0.7 sq mi
Nearby Zip Codes
Zip codes closest to 87401 (Farmington, NM) with distances:
ZIP Codes with Similar Income Nationwide
The five U.S. ZIP codes whose median household income is closest to 87401's $56,358. A way to compare Farmington to economically similar communities elsewhere in the country.
Computed from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates by the Zip Code Near Me Data Team.
ZIP Codes with Similar Demographics
The five U.S. ZIP codes whose racial and ethnic composition most closely matches 87401 (Farmington, NM). Similarity is measured by cosine distance on the five-category ACS demographic vector.
Computed from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates by the Zip Code Near Me Data Team.
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What zip code is Farmington, New Mexico?
Farmington, New Mexico uses zip code 87401.
What county is zip code 87401 in?
Zip code 87401 is located in San Juan County, New Mexico.
What is the population of zip code 87401?
The population of zip code 87401 is 45,020 with a median age of 36.5.
Is 87401 in Farmington, New Mexico?
Yes, zip code 87401 is in Farmington, San Juan County, New Mexico. The area code is 505.
Frequently Asked Questions
What city is zip code 87401 in?
Zip code 87401 is in Farmington, New Mexico. It is part of San Juan County and uses the Mountain (MST/MDT) timezone.
What is zip code 87401?
Zip code 87401 is a U.S. postal code in Farmington, New Mexico (San Juan County). It has a population of 45,020 and covers 130.6 square miles.
What is the population of zip code 87401?
The population of zip code 87401 (Farmington, NM) is 45,020 with a median age of 36.5. There are approximately 17,611 housing units in this area.
What is the median income in zip code 87401?
The median household income in zip code 87401 (Farmington, NM) is $56,358 per year. The cost of living index is 70 (100 = national average).
What is the average home price in zip code 87401?
The median home value in zip code 87401 (Farmington, NM) is $202,400. The cost of living index is 70 compared to the national average of 100.
What county is zip code 87401 in?
Zip code 87401 is located in San Juan County, New Mexico. The primary city is Farmington.
What is the area code for zip code 87401?
Zip code 87401 in Farmington, NM uses area code 505. It is located in the Mountain (MST/MDT) timezone.
Is zip code 87401 a good place to live?
Zip code 87401 (Farmington, NM) has a cost of living index of 70 (100 = national average), a median household income of $56,358, and median home values of $202,400. The median age is 36.5. Visit the full page for demographics, climate, and nearby zip code comparisons.
What is the cost of living in zip code 87401?
The cost of living index for zip code 87401 (Farmington, NM) is 70, where 100 represents the national average. This area is below the national average. Median home value: $202,400.
What schools serve zip code 87401?
Zip code 87401 in Farmington, New Mexico is served by the local school district of San Juan County. For specific school information, check your state's department of education or GreatSchools.org.
All demographic data on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. ZIP code boundary and delivery data is sourced from the United States Postal Service (USPS). Data is updated periodically and may not reflect the most current figures. Census Bureau ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) may differ slightly from USPS ZIP code boundaries.
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