| City: | Cordova, New Mexico |
| County: | Rio Arriba County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:24:39 AM |
| Population: | 380 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 505 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 36.0076, -105.8609 |
| Land Area: | 2.093 sq mi |
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Cordova sits in the mountains of northern New Mexico's Rio Arriba County, about 12 miles east of Española. This small community of 380 residents spreads across 12.4 square miles of forested terrain at elevations where county roads and private drives connect scattered homesteads. The median age of 51 years and small household size (2.5 people per home) point to an older, established population in a quiet rural setting.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. The Cordova post office maintains 165 PO Boxes for 155 households, meaning nearly every home depends on a box for mail. While the ZIP code has limited street delivery (one city route and one rural route serving 33 address records), PO Box remains the standard. The 1.065 adoption rate shows the post office serves slightly beyond the immediate community, likely including nearby residents and seasonal property owners.
Street names tell the story of rural mountain life. County Road 80 has the most delivery points (6 records), followed by County Roads 82 and 83. Forest Road 306 connects to Santa Fe National Forest lands. The rest of the addressing system uses numbered private drives (Private Drive 1313, 1314, 1315, and so on), typical of communities where properties developed informally over time rather than through platted subdivisions.
With a median household income of $23,426 and median home value of $150,000, Cordova is a working-class community. There are no registered business establishments in the ZIP code. The population is diverse: 39% identify as two or more races, 32% as White alone, 28% as Some Other Race, and 21% as Hispanic or Latino, showing the blended heritage common in northern New Mexico's mountain villages.
Mail to Cordova should be addressed to a PO Box:
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Cordova, NM 87523Road network consists of numbered county roads, one national forest road, and numerous private drives serving scattered mountain properties.
ZIP Code 87523 has 380 residents and 155 households (average 2.45 persons per household). The median age is 51.0 years, significantly older than the state (39.2) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 45.8% male and 54.2% female, which is lower than the state male share (49.3%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (92.6%) and White (31.8%, much lower than the state average of 51.0% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 92.6%, 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%).
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| 2020 Population: | 380Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 389Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 181.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $23,395Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 155Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.45Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.19Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 368 | 334 | 218 | 304 | 417 | 539 | 614 | 759 | 704 | 553 | 185 | 180 | 418 | 389 |
| Decennial Census | 405 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 380 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 51
Male Median Age: 52.1
Female Median Age: 50.3
| 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 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 5 | 14 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 6 |
| Female | 14 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 19 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 18 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 22 | 13 | 18 | 8 |
| Total | 20 | 15 | 9 | 28 | 12 | 33 | 20 | 11 | 14 | 24 | 20 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 16 | 26 | 14 |
| White: | 121 | 20.75% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 352 | 60.38% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 4 | 0.69% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 106 | 18.18% |
| Total: | 583 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 174 | 45.79% | 52.1 years |
| Females: | 206 | 54.21% | 50.3 years |
| Total: | 380 | 100% | 51.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 340 | 87.40% |
| 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: | 49 | 12.60% |
| Total Population: | 389 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 340 | 87.40% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 49 | 12.60% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $23,395, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $3,312 (16.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $23,395. 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 stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $20,083 | $20,478 | $20,919 | $20,190 | $20,915 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $23,426 | $23,395 |
| Median Family Income | $20,917 | $21,140 | $21,250 | $21,277 | $21,677 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $12,222 | $11,908 | $0 | $10,417 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $56,875 | $56,875 | $0 | $61,767 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $28,583 | $35,398 | $35,598 | $0 | $36,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 188 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 188 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0% |
| Service: | 0 | 0% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 0 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $77,800 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $318,200. 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% (0.00% with a mortgage, 100.00% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 27.44%, 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 | $77,800 | $74,600 | $76,200 | $78,000 | $0 | $338,500 | $343,000 | $240,300 | $318,200 | $0 | $112,100 | $110,300 | $150,000 | $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 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 156 | 100.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 156 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 156 | 72.56% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 59 | 27.44% |
| Total Housing Units: | 215 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 163 | 75.81% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 52 | 24.19% |
| Total Housing Units: | 215 | 100% |
In 2024, 0.00% 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 86.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 12.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 87.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 65.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 63.00 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 51.10 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (50.00%). 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: | 26 | 13.83% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 162 | 86.17% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 188 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 162 | 86.17% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public Insurance: | 340 | 87.40% |
| No Insurance: | 49 | 12.60% |
| Total: | 389 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 340 | 87.40% |
| 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% | 20.4% | 14.1% | 12.9% | -888,888,888.0% | 11.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 63.0% | 65.3% |
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): | 52 | 50.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 52 | 50.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 104 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 104 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 87523 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: | 314Source: 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 87523 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 0.94% of whom live in ZIP Code 87523. It covers 2.093 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 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: | 2.093 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: 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: | 3517610Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Cordova CDP; New MexicoSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 87523 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.