| City: | Santa Fe, New Mexico |
| Names to Avoid: | La Cienga |
| County: | Santa Fe County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:24:25 AM |
| Population: | 32,078 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 505 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 35.6148, -105.8788 |
| Land Area: | 65.127 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 87505 has 32,078 residents and 16,035 households (average 1.96 persons per household). The median age is 52.3 years, significantly older than the state (39.2) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.0% male and 53.0% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.3%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (66.1%, much higher than the state average of 51.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (37.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 37.4%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 32,078Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 32,092Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 32,820Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 492.5 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $78,247Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 16,035Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $507,800Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.96Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.60Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 30,267 | 29,597 | 30,189 | 30,421 | 31,007 | 30,346 | 30,687 | 30,659 | 30,502 | 30,615 | 31,885 | 31,857 | 32,189 | 32,092 |
| Decennial Census | 31,013 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 32,078 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 52.3
Male Median Age: 50.2
Female Median Age: 54.1
| 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 | 544 | 567 | 629 | 765 | 735 | 798 | 907 | 906 | 838 | 802 | 963 | 1,060 | 1,175 | 1,357 | 1,340 | 801 | 486 | 404 |
| Female | 517 | 533 | 669 | 690 | 694 | 830 | 915 | 967 | 893 | 948 | 1,038 | 1,259 | 1,461 | 1,711 | 1,621 | 965 | 635 | 655 |
| Total | 1,061 | 1,100 | 1,298 | 1,455 | 1,429 | 1,628 | 1,822 | 1,873 | 1,731 | 1,750 | 2,001 | 2,319 | 2,636 | 3,068 | 2,961 | 1,766 | 1,121 | 1,059 |
| White: | 21,216 | 55.70% |
| Black: | 413 | 1.08% |
| Hispanic:* | 11,982 | 31.46% |
| Asian: | 699 | 1.84% |
| American Indian: | 716 | 1.88% |
| Hawaiian: | 26 | 0.07% |
| Other: | 3,038 | 7.98% |
| Total: | 38,090 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 15,077 | 47.00% | 50.2 years |
| Females: | 17,001 | 53.00% | 54.1 years |
| Total: | 32,078 | 100% | 52.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 28,493 | 88.79% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 416 | 1.30% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 1,531 | 4.77% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 1,652 | 9.92% |
| Total Population: | 32,092 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 28,909 | 90.08% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 3,183 | 9.92% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $78,247, which is generally lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $28,683 (57.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $16,748. Family households earn a median of $103,052 versus $58,664 for nonfamily households (a difference of $44,388). By gender, male median income is $69,893 and female is $60,711, which is markedly greater than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $9,182 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 56.6%, which is below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.7%, which is slightly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (58.4%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $49,564 | $51,219 | $51,401 | $51,566 | $53,372 | $56,075 | $56,069 | $59,536 | $61,499 | $62,894 | $68,760 | $77,267 | $75,912 | $78,247 |
| Median Family Income | $63,711 | $66,018 | $66,616 | $68,018 | $69,500 | $72,092 | $74,587 | $80,903 | $82,530 | $81,736 | $87,461 | $96,342 | $98,207 | $103,052 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $34,497 | $37,787 | $35,910 | $37,089 | $40,896 | $42,155 | $41,866 | $42,494 | $43,189 | $43,829 | $46,729 | $50,520 | $56,402 | $58,664 |
| Median Male Income | $38,526 | $41,222 | $42,925 | $44,737 | $46,270 | $50,188 | $49,477 | $51,300 | $52,547 | $51,163 | $53,956 | $61,284 | $64,595 | $69,893 |
| Median Female Income | $37,133 | $40,695 | $42,015 | $41,498 | $43,041 | $45,556 | $47,711 | $48,320 | $48,563 | $48,143 | $52,791 | $52,127 | $54,631 | $60,711 |
| Employed: | 15,511 | 53.27% |
| Unemployed: | 938 | 3.22% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 12,669 | 43.51% |
| Total: | 29,118 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 9,054 | 58.37% |
| Service: | 2,001 | 12.90% |
| Sales and Office: | 2,681 | 17.28% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 896 | 5.78% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 879 | 5.67% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 15,511 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $507,800, which is markedly greater than the national median ($332,700), is up $159,600 (45.84%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $176,500. The median gross rent is $1,384, which is trails just behind the national median ($1,413), is up $500 (56.56%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $336. Of occupied housing, owners make up 60.36% (56.53% with a mortgage, 43.47% free-and-clear) and renters 39.64% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 11.95%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $348,200 | $331,100 | $312,000 | $314,000 | $311,300 | $310,800 | $323,200 | $328,800 | $331,300 | $351,300 | $375,100 | $446,800 | $484,100 | $507,800 |
| Less than $500: | 639 | 9.68% |
| $500 to $999: | 1,006 | 15.25% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 1,933 | 29.30% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 1,514 | 22.95% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 534 | 8.09% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 265 | 4.02% |
| $3,000 or more: | 340 | 5.15% |
| No Rent: | 367 | 5.56% |
| Total: | 6,598 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $884 | $896 | $893 | $940 | $962 | $974 | $1,002 | $1,019 | $1,048 | $1,094 | $1,171 | $1,248 | $1,348 | $1,384 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 5,680 | 34.12% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 4,368 | 26.24% |
| Renter Occupied: | 6,598 | 39.64% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 16,646 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 16,646 | 88.05% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 2,260 | 11.95% |
| Total Housing Units: | 18,906 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 13,219 | 69.92% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 5,119 | 27.08% |
| Other Units: | 568 | 3.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 18,906 | 100% |
In 2024, 57.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 94.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 6.20%, which is falls below the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 50.60%, which is well above the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 6.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 2.90 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.00 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (43.30%). College enrollment is 43.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 521 | 2.01% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 878 | 3.39% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 3,694 | 14.25% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,667 | 18.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 1,331 | 5.13% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,890 | 26.58% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 7,942 | 30.64% |
| Total: | 25,923 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 24,524 | 94.60% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 14,832 | 57.22% |
| Private Insurance: | 20,861 | 53.50% |
| Public Insurance: | 16,136 | 41.38% |
| No Insurance: | 1,993 | 5.11% |
| Total: | 38,990 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 36,997 | 94.89% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 9.6% | 10.9% | 10.4% | 10.1% | 9.5% | 9.3% | 8.3% | 7.5% | 7.7% | 6.7% | 5.6% | 6.2% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
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: | 215 | 4.10% |
| Kindergarten: | 210 | 4.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,462 | 27.87% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,087 | 20.72% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,271 | 43.30% |
| Total: | 5,245 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 425 | 8.10% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 2,759 | 52.60% |
ZIP Code 87505 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 1,576 business establishments, employing about 16,182 people with an annual payroll of $949,735,000. USPS data shows 16,745 residential mailboxes and 2,101 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 16,745Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 2,101Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 18,387Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 10,082Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 1,974Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 1,576Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $224,666,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $949,735,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 16,182Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 87505 is located in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, within the Santa Fe, NM Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 42140) and New Mexico's 3rd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 144,170 people, about 22.25% of whom live in ZIP Code 87505. It covers 65.127 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.068 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Santa Fe, NMSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 42140Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 144,170Source: Census |
| MSA: | Santa Fe, NM MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 65.127 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.068 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 03Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 44958.52 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 3570500Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Santa Fe city; New MexicoSource: Census |
ZIP Code 87505 is in the Santa Fe Public Schools, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 17 public schools and 9 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. 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 March 1, 2026.