| City: | Serafina, New Mexico |
| Names to Avoid: | Bernal, Chapelle |
| County: | San Miguel County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:25:05 AM |
| Population: | 340 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 575 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 35.3426, -105.2548 |
| Land Area: | 80.381 sq mi |
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Serafina sits in the high country of northern New Mexico's San Miguel County, covering nearly 69 square miles of rural terrain. This is a PO Box Only Zone. No street delivery exists across this entire territory, making the Serafina post office the sole mail access point for residents spread across the region.
The post office serves 340 residents living in 150 households. With 143 PO Boxes, the adoption rate reaches 95%, meaning nearly every household relies on a PO Box for mail. The sparse development pattern across 69 square miles makes traditional street delivery impractical. Rural carrier routes (40 records) and highway contract routes (3 records) handle what limited delivery exists, but most residents drive to the post office.
This area skews older. Median age: 53.6 years. That's well above the national median, suggesting a retirement or pre-retirement population. Just 16 residents (under 5%) are under 18, while 139 of 150 homes (93%) are owner-occupied. The household size of 2.3 persons indicates mostly couples or small families. Street names like Camino del Sol, Calle Solano, and Hacienda del Sol hint at the Spanish heritage common throughout northern New Mexico.
USPS recognizes two alias names for this area: Chapelle and Bernal. Both appear as street names in the ZIP+4 data (Chapelle Rd, Bernal Dr), suggesting these were once separate settlement names now consolidated under the Serafina post office. County roads (B26A, B27, B28A) provide the primary infrastructure, with a few named private roads scattered throughout.
Economic data shows median household income of $89,112 and median home values of $187,300. About 58% of workers drive alone to jobs elsewhere, with another 60 people (58%) working from home. These numbers suggest a mix of retirees and remote workers choosing the rural lifestyle. Just 3 business establishments operate here, employing 4 people total. This isn't a commercial center. It's residential countryside.
Street names blend functional county road designations with Spanish heritage names like Camino del Sol and Hacienda del Sol, characteristic of northern New Mexico rural areas.
ZIP Code 87569 has 340 residents and 150 households (average 2.27 persons per household). The median age is 53.6 years, significantly older than the state (39.2) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 53.8% male and 46.2% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (72.1%) and White (42.9%, much lower than the state average of 51.0% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 72.1%, 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: | 340Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 389Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 4.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $99,779Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 150Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.27Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.40Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 309 | 354 | 443 | 431 | 288 | 362 | 511 | 460 | 438 | 632 | 603 | 466 | 395 | 389 |
| Decennial Census | 442 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 340 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 53.6
Male Median Age: 52.2
Female Median Age: 54.4
| 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 | 12 | 4 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 31 | 9 | 20 | 8 | 2 | 4 |
| Female | 4 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 17 | 13 | 10 | 20 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 |
| Total | 16 | 6 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 12 | 12 | 20 | 14 | 17 | 23 | 25 | 41 | 29 | 29 | 16 | 9 | 12 |
| White: | 146 | 29.80% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.20% |
| Hispanic:* | 245 | 50.00% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 8 | 1.63% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 90 | 18.37% |
| Total: | 490 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 183 | 53.82% | 52.2 years |
| Females: | 157 | 46.18% | 54.4 years |
| Total: | 340 | 100% | 53.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 389 | 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: | 389 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 389 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $99,779, which is far above the national median ($80,734), is up $75,518 (311.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $99,779. 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 $67,875, which is markedly greater than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $67,875 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 69.4%, which is 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 Natural resources (49.4%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $24,261 | $25,417 | $24,609 | $23,594 | $23,487 | $21,475 | $25,845 | $25,139 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $89,112 | $99,779 |
| Median Family Income | $22,670 | $21,625 | $21,679 | $24,141 | $23,816 | $0 | $27,365 | $26,875 | $0 | $70,227 | $77,689 | $86,250 | $95,600 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $14,773 | $15,714 | $15,714 | $17,257 | $0 | $20,750 | $21,020 | $20,268 | $16,417 | $17,240 | $36,086 | $38,309 | $42,208 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $21,618 | $21,563 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $31,760 | $31,563 | $34,055 | $36,819 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $50,714 | $32,083 | $53,458 | $53,482 | $25,455 | $25,455 | $32,644 | $32,845 | $0 | $0 | $39,404 | $42,935 | $44,435 | $67,875 |
| Employed: | 261 | 69.41% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 115 | 30.59% |
| Total: | 376 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 69 | 26.44% |
| Service: | 36 | 13.79% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 129 | 49.43% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 27 | 10.34% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 261 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $211,700 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $162,100. 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% (17.26% with a mortgage, 82.74% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 11.58%, which is far 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 | $211,700 | $168,200 | $204,800 | $207,100 | $170,200 | $195,000 | $137,500 | $160,400 | $162,100 | $163,900 | $157,300 | $180,800 | $187,300 | $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): | 29 | 17.26% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 139 | 82.74% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 168 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 168 | 88.42% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 22 | 11.58% |
| Total Housing Units: | 190 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 38 | 20.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 152 | 80.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 190 | 100% |
In 2024, 10.40% 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 95.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 15.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 29.20 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 27.20 percentage points. 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: | 17 | 4.52% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 107 | 28.46% |
| Some college, no degree: | 213 | 56.65% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 39 | 10.37% |
| Total: | 376 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 359 | 95.48% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 39 | 10.37% |
| Private Insurance: | 265 | 57.36% |
| Public Insurance: | 136 | 29.44% |
| No Insurance: | 61 | 13.20% |
| Total: | 462 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 401 | 86.80% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 29.2% | 37.3% | 25.9% | 31.6% | 30.0% | 16.0% | 0.0% | 29.2% | 27.2% | 17.4% | 20.1% | 29.6% | 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): | 13 | 100.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 13 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 13 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 87569 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 20 people with an annual payroll of $538,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 165Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $203,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $538,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 20Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 87569 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 29,393 people, about 1.16% of whom live in ZIP Code 87569. It covers 80.381 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: | 29,393Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 80.381 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: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 87569 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.