| City: | Canjilon, New Mexico |
| County: | Rio Arriba County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:24:32 AM |
| Population: | 279 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 505 / 575 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 36.4855, -106.4057 |
| Land Area: | 215.451 sq mi |
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Canjilon is a rural mountain community in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, where 279 residents live across 158 square miles of high-elevation terrain. The Canjilon post office operates as the only mail option for this entire territory. There's no alternative delivery system. PO Boxes are mandatory.
The post office maintains 136 PO Boxes for 124 households, giving an adoption rate of 1.10. This means some boxes serve residents from beyond the immediate census area, typical for isolated mountain communities where neighbors from surrounding valleys use this post office. A mix of rural route and limited city carrier delivery serves 32 street addresses, mostly along State Road 115 and scattered county roads.
This is an older, affluent community. Median age is 54.3 years. Median household income is $162,668, far above the national average. Per capita income is $63,641. Education levels are exceptionally high: 64.1% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher. These statistics suggest a community of educated professionals, retirees, or remote workers who've chosen this isolated location intentionally.
Housing patterns show strong permanence. Of 181 total housing units, 124 are occupied year-round and 39 are seasonal (21.5%). Homeownership is 90% (112 of 124 households). Homes are older: all census-tracked homes were built before 1939, with a median value of $352,200. The combination of high incomes, high education, older residents, and mountain isolation points to a retreat community rather than a working ranch town.
The road network consists entirely of numbered routes. State Road 115 has the most delivery addresses (7 records), followed by County Roads 280 (6 records) and 297 (3 records). There are no traditional street names, no commercial districts, and zero recorded business establishments. The 6 business delivery points likely serve ranches, home offices, or small-scale operations.
Mail to Canjilon must use PO Box addresses. Street delivery exists but is extremely limited and confined to rural routes. For reliable service across this 158-square-mile territory, a PO Box at the Canjilon Post Office is the standard approach.
All delivery addresses use numbered state and county roads, typical of remote rural areas without formal street naming systems.
ZIP Code 87515 has 279 residents and 124 households (average 2.25 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 51.6% male and 48.4% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (91.0%) and Other / Two or More Races (40.5%, much higher than the state average of 15.0% and well above the national average of 8.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 91.0%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than both the state (15.0%) and national averages (8.4%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 279Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 333Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $93,676Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 124Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $334,800Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.25Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.57Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 402 | 294 | 198 | 251 | 340 | 459 | 488 | 363 | 337 | 254 | 131 | 169 | 245 | 333 |
| Decennial Census | 311 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 279 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 54.3
Male Median Age: 57
Female Median Age: 49.5
| 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 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 3 |
| Female | 11 | 10 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 19 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Total | 14 | 19 | 10 | 17 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 19 | 11 | 16 | 13 | 39 | 21 | 24 | 11 | 18 | 14 | 9 |
| White: | 90 | 19.40% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 254 | 54.74% |
| Asian: | 2 | 0.43% |
| American Indian: | 5 | 1.08% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 113 | 24.35% |
| Total: | 464 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 144 | 51.61% | 57.0 years |
| Females: | 135 | 48.39% | 49.5 years |
| Total: | 279 | 100% | 54.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 333 | 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: | 333 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 333 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $93,676, which is far above the national median ($80,734), is up $65,158 (228.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $93,676. Family households earn a median of $137,552 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $137,552). By gender, male median income is $81,488 and female is $60,938, which is much higher than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $20,550 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 66.1%, which is a bit higher 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 Management (42.0%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $28,518 | $28,258 | $37,778 | $40,185 | $41,071 | $40,365 | $39,620 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $146,111 | $158,470 | $162,668 | $93,676 |
| Median Family Income | $29,339 | $29,811 | $41,991 | $41,250 | $45,781 | $41,250 | $43,229 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $145,667 | $158,470 | $162,668 | $137,552 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $10,288 | $10,272 | $10,380 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $30,250 | $30,050 | $0 | $22,351 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $81,488 |
| Median Female Income | $25,417 | $24,375 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $56,484 | $58,523 | $60,938 |
| Employed: | 193 | 66.10% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 99 | 33.90% |
| Total: | 292 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 81 | 41.97% |
| Service: | 19 | 9.84% |
| Sales and Office: | 75 | 38.86% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 18 | 9.33% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 193 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $334,800, which is closely matches the national median ($332,700), is down $91,700 (21.50%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $700. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (39.73% with a mortgage, 60.27% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 37.07%, which is much 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 | $426,500 | $239,700 | $120,800 | $97,500 | $114,400 | $123,800 | $121,600 | $0 | $334,100 | $0 | $355,900 | $348,000 | $352,200 | $334,800 |
| 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 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 58 | 39.73% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 88 | 60.27% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 146 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 146 | 62.93% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 86 | 37.07% |
| Total Housing Units: | 232 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 153 | 65.95% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 79 | 34.05% |
| Total Housing Units: | 232 | 100% |
In 2024, 43.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 92.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 86.20%, which is well above the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 13.80%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 34.40 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 high school (54.95%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 19 | 7.85% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 60 | 24.79% |
| Some college, no degree: | 58 | 23.97% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 69 | 28.51% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 36 | 14.88% |
| Total: | 242 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 223 | 92.15% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 105 | 43.39% |
| Private Insurance: | 287 | 86.19% |
| Public Insurance: | 46 | 13.81% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 333 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 333 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 22.9% | 25.0% | -888,888,888.0% | 34.4% | 50.0% | 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 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 41 | 45.05% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 50 | 54.95% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 91 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 91 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 87515 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 142Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 87515 is located in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, within the Espanola, NM Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 21580) and New Mexico's 3rd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 40,246 people, about 0.69% of whom live in ZIP Code 87515. It covers 215.451 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.31 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Espanola, NMSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 21580Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 40,246Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 215.451 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.31 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: | 3510610Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Canjilon CDP; New MexicoSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 87515 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.
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.