ZIP Code 87056 in Stanley, NM

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Stanley, New Mexico
County:Santa Fe County
Timezone:Mountain (GMT -07:00)
Local Time:8:37:09 PM
Population:995 [See All]
Area Code:575
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:35.1889, -105.9452
Land Area:429.002 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 87056 has 995 residents and 427 households (average 2.33 persons per household). The median age is 54.3 years, significantly older than the state (39.2) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.8% male and 51.2% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.3%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (74.1%, much higher than the state average of 51.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (25.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 25.5%, which is much lower than the state average (47.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:995Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:975Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:897Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:2.3 people per sq mile
Average Income:$64,806Source: Census ACS
Households:427Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$197,300Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.33Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.74Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--1,5961,5801,2531,2421,1489541,0351,0771,0639871,1821,005975
Decennial Census954------------------995------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 54.3

Male Median Age: 53.2

Female Median Age: 55.1

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male20251926622232920363446465231251214
Female20253124132314261321446151554625125
Total40505050194537553357781079710777502419
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:73767.31%
Black:70.64%
Hispanic:*25423.20%
Asian:100.91%
American Indian:121.10%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:756.85%
Total:1,095100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:48648.84%53.2 years
Females:50951.16%55.1 years
Total:995100%54.3 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:92895.18%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:252.56%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:222.26%
Total Population:975100%
Total Native Population:95397.74%
Total Foreign-born Population:222.26%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $64,806, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is down $15,482 (19.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $5,877. Family households earn a median of $76,528 versus $40,703 for nonfamily households (a difference of $35,825). By gender, male median income is $57,188 and female is $56,528, which is considerably higher than the state female median ($47,122), with a current gap of $660 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 33.1%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.7%, which is lower than the state rate (5.9%). The largest occupation group is Management (47.0%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$80,288$85,268$78,580$56,146$55,759$51,281$53,561$57,727$58,929$71,154$64,000$70,699$64,806
Median Family Income$82,260$97,939$83,438$76,354$75,270$52,156$58,194$61,750$71,667$79,519$68,317$81,250$76,528
Median NonFamily Income$20,670$21,181$20,650$21,339$0$38,409$38,859$41,875$40,500$41,176$36,563$38,688$40,703
Median Male Income$58,224$55,179$37,452$47,054$0$50,000$48,750$53,438$56,172$64,219$55,156$80,580$57,188
Median Female Income$63,125$54,130$47,232$46,635$0$40,568$37,826$38,352$38,065$34,345$27,051$52,917$56,528
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:28331.51%
Unemployed:141.56%
Not In Labor Force:60166.93%
Total:898100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:13347.00%
Service:00.00%
Sales and Office:8028.27%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:3211.31%
Production, transportation, and material moving:3813.43%
Total Civilian Employed Population:283100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $197,300, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is up $51,000 (34.86%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $92,200. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,021), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $691. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (33.69% with a mortgage, 66.31% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 7.27%, which is much lower than the state rate (13.11%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$146,300$183,300$148,000$150,000$263,600$281,900$264,200$268,600$289,500$286,600$211,600$222,300$197,300
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00%
$500 to $999:00%
$1,000 to $1,499:00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00%
$3,000 or more:00%
No Rent:00%
Total:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$691$691$737$1,048$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):15933.69%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):31366.31%
Renter Occupied:00.00%
Total Occupied Housing Units:472100%

Occupied Housing Units:47292.73%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):377.27%
Total Housing Units:509100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:33766.21%
Multi-Family Units:81.57%
Other Units:16432.22%
Total Housing Units:509100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 38.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is on par with the state rate (30.20%). High school or higher is 98.30%, which is markedly above the state rate (87.70%). The uninsured rate is 4.10%, which is markedly below the state rate (9.50%). Private coverage is 79.50%, which is notably higher than the state rate (53.70%). Public coverage is 60.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 0.60%, which is markedly below the state rate (13.70%), up 0.60 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 6.00 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (57.46%). College enrollment is 23.13%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:70.83%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:70.83%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):28133.45%
Some college, no degree:14717.50%
Associate's degree:799.40%
Bachelor's degree:15518.45%
Graduate or professional degree:16419.52%
Total:840100%
High school or higher:82698.33%
Bachelor's degree or higher:31937.98%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:77555.24%
Public Insurance:58841.91%
No Insurance:402.85%
Total:1,403100%
Has Health Insurance:1,36397.15%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty0.0%0.0%2.1%2.3%4.0%10.1%9.5%5.8%6.6%6.3%0.5%0.6%0.6%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:00.00%
Kindergarten:00.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):7757.46%
High school (grades 9-12):2619.40%
College or graduate school:3123.13%
Total:134100%
Early Childhood:00.00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):10376.87%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 87056 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 13 business establishments, employing about 28 people with an annual payroll of $991,000. USPS data shows 385 residential mailboxes and 1 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:385Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:1Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:602Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:160Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:13Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$208,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$991,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:28Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 87056 is located in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, within the Santa Fe, NM Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 42140) and New Mexico's 1st and 3rd Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 155,175 people, about 0.64% of whom live in ZIP Code 87056. It covers 429.002 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.013 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Santa Fe, NMSource: Census
CBSA Number:42140Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:155,175Source: Census
MSA:Santa Fe, NM MSASource: Census
Land Area:429.002 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.013 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:01,03Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:4600.14, 44958.52 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:3575010Source: Census
Place Name:Stanley CDP; New MexicoSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


87059 | | 87053

Schools in ZIP Code 87056


We could not locate which school district 87056 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

South Mountain Elementary 577 State Rd 344
Moriarty, NM 87015
District: Moriarty Municipal SchoolsNearby
Edgewood Middle 17 Venus Rd West
Moriarty, NM 87035
District: Moriarty Municipal SchoolsNearby
Estancia Valley Classical Academy 110 State Hwy 344
Edgewood, NM 87015
District: UnknownNearby
El Dorado Community School 2 Avenida Torreon
Santa Fe, NM 87508
District: Santa Fe Public SchoolsNearby
Turquoise Trail Charter School 13a San Marcos Loop
Santa Fe, NM 87508
District: UnknownNearby
Calvary Indian Mission School Bia 371
Brimhall, NM 87310
District: Private SchoolNearby
Prince Of Peace Lutheran School 12121 N Hwy.14
Cedar Crest, NM 87008
District: Private SchoolNearby
Childrens Garden Montessori 710 Old Las Vegas Hwy
Santa Fe, NM 87505
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 87056


Institute Of American Indian And Alaska Native Culture And Arts Development 83 Avan Nu Po Road
Santa Fe, NM 87508-1300
Type: Post Secondary
Santa Fe Community College 6401 Richards Ave
Santa Fe, NM 87508-4887
Type: Post Secondary
Southwestern College 3960 San Felipe Road
Santa Fe, NM 87507
Type: Post Secondary
Vogue College Of Cosmetology-Santa Fe 2434 Cerillos Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Type: Post Secondary
Southwest Acupuncture College-Santa Fe 2100 Calle De La Vuelta, Suite D103
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Type: Post Secondary
St. John's College 1160 Camino Cruz Blanca
Santa Fe, NM 87505-4599
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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 October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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