| City: | Rowe, New Mexico |
| Names to Avoid: | Rencona |
| County: | San Miguel County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:28:26 PM |
| Population: | 505 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 575 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 35.3026, -105.6629 |
| Land Area: | 93.871 sq mi |
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Rowe sits along Interstate 25 in northeastern New Mexico's San Miguel County, a rural community of 505 residents spread across 50 square miles. This is a PO Box Only Zone, which means there's no alternative mail delivery across the territory. The 298 PO Boxes at the Rowe post office serve not only local households (211 occupied homes) but surrounding areas as well, with an adoption rate of 1.41 boxes per household.
Mail arrives via rural carrier route, typical for highway corridor communities. Street names tell the story of Rowe's dual character. Spanish names like Camino Pajarito, Tierra del Dios Road, and Cielo Azul Road mix with nature-inspired names like Wildflower Lane, Bobcat Trail, and Hummingbird Hill Road. The community sits at the intersection of NM Highway 34 and NM Highway 63, with multiple frontage roads connecting to Interstate 25.
This is an older community. Of 232 total housing units, 160 were built before 1939, giving Rowe a historic character. Mobile homes make up nearly half the housing stock (113 units). The median age of 47.8 years indicates an established population rather than young families. With 179 owner-occupied homes and just 32 rentals, most residents own their properties. Per capita income is $19,026, typical for small rural New Mexico communities.
The nearby alias Rencona appears in postal records but isn't valid for mailing. It's recognized but not accepted on mail. Workers here show interesting patterns: 78 people work from home, while 160 work in transportation and warehousing (reflecting the highway corridor economy). Only 33 work in education and healthcare. Federal government employs 54 workers, with 24 in public administration, suggesting some state or federal facilities nearby.
All mail must use PO Box addresses. Use "Rowe, NM 87562" as the city/state/ZIP. The Rencona name is recognized but not valid for mailing purposes.
Street names blend Spanish heritage (Camino Pajarito, Tierra del Dios, Cielo Azul) with nature-inspired names (Wildflower, Bobcat, Hummingbird Hill) and highway infrastructure.
ZIP Code 87562 has 505 residents and 211 households (average 2.39 persons per household). The median age is 47.8 years, significantly older than the state (39.2) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.5% male and 49.5% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (61.0%) and White (53.7%, much lower than the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 61.0%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than the national average (8.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 505Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 555Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 5.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 211Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.39Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.37Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 440 | 545 | 435 | 452 | 509 | 379 | 378 | 256 | 361 | 513 | 522 | 582 | 555 |
| Decennial Census | 576 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 505 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 47.8
Male Median Age: 43.7
Female Median Age: 52.5
| 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 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 18 | 9 | 23 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 26 | 19 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 6 |
| Female | 14 | 8 | 8 | 20 | 14 | 8 | 11 | 15 | 10 | 7 | 23 | 31 | 25 | 20 | 14 | 13 | 5 | 4 |
| Total | 20 | 19 | 18 | 38 | 23 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 25 | 38 | 57 | 44 | 31 | 31 | 22 | 9 | 10 |
| White: | 271 | 38.33% |
| Black: | 2 | 0.28% |
| Hispanic:* | 308 | 43.56% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.14% |
| American Indian: | 8 | 1.13% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 117 | 16.55% |
| Total: | 707 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 255 | 50.50% | 43.7 years |
| Females: | 250 | 49.50% | 52.5 years |
| Total: | 505 | 100% | 47.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 501 | 90.27% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 54 | 9.73% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 9.73% |
| Total Population: | 555 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 501 | 90.27% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 54 | 9.73% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($62,125), is down $26,944 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $45,417. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $58,750 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($47,122), with a current gap of $58,750 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 54.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is far lower than the state rate (5.9%). The largest occupation group is Service (45.8%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $26,944 | $33,542 | $27,167 | $34,609 | $36,716 | $36,840 | $38,542 | $40,850 | $45,417 | $0 | $0 | $90,708 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $47,868 | $49,345 | $48,512 | $36,953 | $41,442 | $0 | $39,097 | $42,647 | $46,198 | $0 | $0 | $91,333 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $26,250 | $25,833 | $25,750 | $25,104 | $26,635 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $33,235 | $37,350 | $62,827 | $62,632 | $0 | $64,408 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $43,750 | $46,394 | $56,343 | $58,750 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $24,013 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 238 | 53.97% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 203 | 46.03% |
| Total: | 441 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 24 | 10.08% |
| Service: | 109 | 45.80% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 105 | 44.12% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 238 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($232,200), is down $79,700 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $60,900. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,021), 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 more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 29.38%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.43%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $79,700 | $76,100 | $150,400 | $160,100 | $159,700 | $159,700 | $162,500 | $0 | $60,900 | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $1,250 | $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): | 113 | 100.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 113 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 113 | 70.63% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 47 | 29.38% |
| Total Housing Units: | 160 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 47 | 29.38% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 113 | 70.63% |
| Total Housing Units: | 160 | 100% |
In 2023, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 28.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 3.40%, which is on par with the state rate (9.50%). Private coverage is 38.90%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 61.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is on par with the state rate (13.70%), down 35.90 percentage points since 2011. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (100.00%). 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: | 54 | 12.24% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 261 | 59.18% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 63 | 14.29% |
| Some college, no degree: | 63 | 14.29% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 441 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 126 | 28.57% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 216 | 37.57% |
| Public Insurance: | 340 | 59.13% |
| No Insurance: | 19 | 3.30% |
| Total: | 575 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 556 | 96.70% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 35.9% | 32.6% | 45.0% | 36.4% | 27.7% | 36.6% | 32.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 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): | 114 | 100.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 114 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 114 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 87562 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 5 business establishments, employing about 35 people with an annual payroll of $1,483,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 455Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 5Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $428,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,483,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 35Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 87562 is located in San Miguel County, New Mexico, within the Las Vegas, NM Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 29780) and New Mexico's 3rd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 31,212 people, about 1.62% of whom live in ZIP Code 87562. It covers 93.871 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Las Vegas, NMSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 29780Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 31,212Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 93.871 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: | 3565000Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Rowe CDP; New MexicoSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 87562 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 January 1, 2026.