| City: | San Fidel, New Mexico |
| Names to Avoid: | Mccartys |
| County: | Cibola County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:23:11 AM |
| Population: | 143 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 505 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 35.1427, -107.6693 |
| Land Area: | 30.975 sq mi |
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The community's demographics tell the story of New Mexico's cultural landscape. Of the 143 residents, most identify as Hispanic or Native American, with a median age of 44.1 years. This isn't a transient population—it's a settled community where the post office has anchored regional service for generations. The 35-square-mile coverage area includes both San Fidel and the McCartys alias, though San Fidel remains the primary mailing name.
Mail delivery here relies on rural routes, highway routes, and general delivery rather than city carrier service. Route statistics show 23 rural carrier entries, 1 highway route, and 1 general delivery designation alongside the 18 PO Box route entries. This mixed delivery pattern serves 14 distinct street names, from NM HWY 124 (the main corridor with 5 ZIP+4 records) to smaller access roads like Rinconada Rd, San Jose Loop, and Acequia Rd.
The high PO Box adoption rate reflects geographic reality in western New Mexico. Scattered settlement patterns across Cibola County, where population density measures just 4.1 people per square mile of land area, make centralized post office service more practical than individual delivery to every residence. The 356 boxes serve not just San Fidel's 51 households but customers from surrounding unincorporated areas who rely on this facility as their primary mail access point.
Street names reflect the area's Hispanic heritage and agricultural roots. NM HWY 124 serves as the main transportation corridor, while roads like Acequia (irrigation ditch) and Rinconada (corner or nook) carry Spanish names tied to land use and settlement patterns. Religious and cultural references appear in San Jose Loop and San Lorenzo Rd, alongside practical designations like School Rd and descriptive names referencing local features.
ZIP Code 87049 has 143 residents and 51 households (average 2.57 persons per household). The median age is 44.1 years, older than the state (39.2) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 53.8% male and 46.2% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (51.0%) and White (47.6%, much lower than the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 51.0%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and American Indian & Alaska Native share is much higher than the national average (1.1%) and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than the national average (8.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 143Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 79Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 4.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 51Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.57Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.98Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 800 | 1,401 | 998 | 942 | 892 | 1,530 | 1,434 | 1,336 | 1,600 | 1,761 | 253 | 304 | 4 | 79 |
| Decennial Census | 973 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 143 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 44.1
Male Median Age: 41.5
Female Median Age: 44.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 5 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| Female | 6 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 11 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 13 | 20 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| White: | 68 | 34.52% |
| Black: | 5 | 2.54% |
| Hispanic:* | 73 | 37.06% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 24 | 12.18% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 27 | 13.71% |
| Total: | 197 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 77 | 53.85% | 41.5 years |
| Females: | 66 | 46.15% | 44.5 years |
| Total: | 143 | 100% | 44.1 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 79 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 79 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 79 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $23,587 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $53,125. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 24.1%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (100.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $23,587 | $15,170 | $21,964 | $22,344 | $24,211 | $41,127 | $41,389 | $42,917 | $53,125 | $50,417 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $48,580 | $11,830 | $26,000 | $25,625 | $26,176 | $40,565 | $41,875 | $51,094 | $64,792 | $54,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $16,306 | $16,506 | $17,061 | $17,209 | $17,083 | $23,636 | $2,499 | $2,499 | $2,499 | $2,499 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $17,750 | $19,250 | $22,656 | $20,625 | $21,196 | $26,212 | $26,610 | $27,260 | $30,259 | $29,327 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $48,026 | $25,750 | $23,333 | $17,474 | $17,353 | $31,053 | $31,319 | $40,909 | $43,711 | $44,052 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 19 | 24.05% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 60 | 75.95% |
| Total: | 79 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 19 | 100.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 19 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $31,300 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $70,200. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $375 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $689. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $31,300 | $14,200 | $34,300 | $31,900 | $30,400 | $29,600 | $33,600 | $70,900 | $70,200 | $71,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $375 | $593 | $613 | $700 | $708 | $668 | $668 | $675 | $689 | $667 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 19 | 100.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 19 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 19 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 19 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 19 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 19 | 100% |
In 2024, 24.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 20.00 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 19.20 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 36 | 45.57% |
| Some college, no degree: | 24 | 30.38% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 19 | 24.05% |
| Total: | 79 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 79 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 19 | 24.05% |
| Private Insurance: | 55 | 41.04% |
| Public Insurance: | 79 | 58.96% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 134 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 134 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 20.0% | 67.7% | 47.4% | 50.3% | 41.0% | 33.2% | 30.9% | 21.4% | 19.2% | 18.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 87049 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 205 people with an annual payroll of $18,043,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 2,514Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $4,512,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $18,043,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 205Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 87049 is located in Cibola County, New Mexico, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 87049. It covers 30.975 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.01 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 30.975 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.01 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 71739.49 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 3567520Source: Census |
| Place Name: | San Fidel CDP; New MexicoSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 87049 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are 0 public schools with a nearby mailing address, but we have located 5 public schools nearby. There are however 1 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.