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87520 Zip Code (Chama, NM) Detailed Profile




City: Chama, NM (1.03%)
County: Rio Arriba County, NM
Estimated zip code population in 2022: 1,212
Zip code population in 2010: 1,419
Zip code population in 2000: 1,604

Houses and condos: 1,197
Renter-occupied apartments: 76
% of renters here:

13%
State:

29%
March 2022 cost of living index in zip code 87520: 84.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Land area: 259.6 sq. mi.
Water area: 0.5 sq. mi.
Population density: 5 people per square mile 
 
  (very low).

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Real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2022:
This zip code:

0.6% ($1,296)
New Mexico:

0.7% ($1,638)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,257 (0.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,331 (0.6%)

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Males: 599  (49.4%)
Females: 613  (50.6%)

For population 25 years and over in 87520:

  • High school or higher: 85.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 33.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 23.0%
  • Unemployed: 11.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 15.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in 87520:

  • Never married: 19.9%
  • Now married: 60.7%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 9.6%
  • Divorced: 9.8%

Zip code 87520 compared to state average:

  • Unemployed percentage above state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Races in zip code 87520 (2022)
    • 71759.2%Hispanic or Latino
    • 42535.1%White
    • 564.6%Some other race
    • 110.9%Two or more races
    • 30.2%American Indian
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Estimated median house/condo value in 2022: $232,408
87520:

$232,408
New Mexico:

$243,100



According to our research of New Mexico and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in 87520 zip code as of May 28, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in zip code 87520 is 298 to 1.


Median resident age:
This zip code:

64.1 years
New Mexico median age:

39.4 years
Average household size:
This zip code:

2.1 people
New Mexico:

2.4 people

Averages for the 2020 tax year for zip code 87520, filed in 2021:

Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2020: $46,190 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:

$46,190
State:

$59,146

Salary/wage: $39,112 (reported on 68.6% of returns)
Here:

$39,112
State:

$48,327
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1022.2% for AGIs below $25k, 3176.9% for AGIs $25k-50k, 7206.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 7790.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 22880.0% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $519 (reported on 22.9% of returns)
This zip code:

$519
New Mexico:

$1,616
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 9.4% for AGIs below $25k, 11.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 12.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 6.7% for AGIs $75k-100k, 143.3% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Ordinary dividends: $2,600 (reported on 10.0% of returns)
Here:

$2,600
State:

$7,816
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 16.7% for AGIs below $25k, 46.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 430.0% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Net capital gain/loss in AGI: +$5,371 (reported on 10.0% of returns)
Here:

+$5,371
State:

+$19,595
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 220.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 890.0% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Profit/loss from business: +$12,317 (reported on 17.1% of returns)
Here:

+$12,317
State:

+$11,430
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 132.8% for AGIs below $25k, 347.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 2623.3% for AGIs $75k-100k)

Taxable individual retirement arrangement distribution: $15,960 (reported on 7.1% of returns)
87520:

$15,960
New Mexico:

$20,970
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 167.8% for AGIs below $25k, 992.0% for AGIs $50k-75k)

Total itemized deductions: $42,667 (reported on 4.3% of returns)
Here:

$42,667
State:

$33,187
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 4266.7% for AGIs $75k-100k)

Charity contributions: $4,250 (reported on 2.9% of returns)
Here:

$4,250
State:

$11,850
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 170.0% for AGIs $50k-75k)

Taxes paid: $5,467 (reported on 4.3% of returns)
87520:

$5,467
State:

$7,150
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 546.7% for AGIs $75k-100k)

Earned income credit: $1,980 (reported on 21.4% of returns)
Here:

$1,980
State:

$2,323
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 106.7% for AGIs below $25k, 80.8% for AGIs $25k-50k)

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2020 taxes: 92.9%
Here:

93%
State:

92%
(% for various income ranges: 90.3% for AGIs below $25k, 94.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 88.9% for AGIs $50k-75k, 100.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 100.0% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Averages for the 2012 tax year for zip code 87520, filed in 2013:

Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2012: $37,091 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:

$37,091
State:

$50,343

Salary/wage: $27,877 (reported on 75.0% of returns)
Here:

$27,877
State:

$41,171
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 64.7% for AGIs below $25k, 70.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 61.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 50.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 32.1% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $700 (reported on 29.7% of returns)
This zip code:

$700
New Mexico:

$1,677
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.6% for AGIs below $25k, 1.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.4% for AGIs $75k-100k)

Ordinary dividends: $3,867 (reported on 14.1% of returns)
Here:

$3,867
State:

$6,939
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.6% for AGIs below $25k, 4.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.9% for AGIs $75k-100k)

Profit/loss from business: +$6,862 (reported on 20.3% of returns)
Here:

+$6,862
State:

+$11,059
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 9.7% for AGIs below $25k, 3.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 3.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 4.2% for AGIs $75k-100k)

Taxable individual retirement arrangement distribution: $14,800 (reported on 9.4% of returns)
87520:

$14,800
New Mexico:

$15,706

Total itemized deductions: $19,385 (30% of AGI, reported on 20.3% of returns)
Here:

$19,385
State:

$21,709

Here:

29.6% of AGI
State:

19.8% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 9.0% for AGIs below $25k, 11.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 10.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 9.9% for AGIs $75k-100k, 11.9% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Charity contributions: $2,690 (reported on 15.6% of returns)
Here:

$2,690
State:

$4,195
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 2.0% for AGIs $75k-100k)

Taxes paid: $3,585 (reported on 20.3% of returns)
87520:

$3,585
State:

$6,176
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.0% for AGIs below $25k, 1.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 2.6% for AGIs $75k-100k, 3.0% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Earned income credit: $1,918 (reported on 26.6% of returns)
Here:

$1,918
State:

$2,311
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 6.5% for AGIs below $25k, 1.2% for AGIs $25k-50k)

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2012 taxes: 37.5%
Here:

38%
State:

50%
(% for various income ranges: 31.2% for AGIs below $25k, 35.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 75.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 66.7% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Averages for the 2004 tax year for zip code 87520, filed in 2005:

Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2004: $31,804 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:

$31,804
State:

$39,572

Salary/wage: $27,423 (reported on 77.5% of returns)
Here:

$27,423
State:

$34,237
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 144.3% for AGIs below $10k, 77.6% for AGIs $10k-25k, 77.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 64.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 55.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 48.1% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $1,562 (reported on 37.7% of returns)
This zip code:

$1,562
New Mexico:

$1,873
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 6.5% for AGIs below $10k, 2.3% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.9% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 2.7% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable dividends: $1,250 (reported on 16.4% of returns)
Here:

$1,250
State:

$3,554
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 7.4% for AGIs below $10k, 0.6% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.4% for AGIs over 100k)

Net capital gain/loss: +$7,393 (reported on 15.6% of returns)
Here:

+$7,393
State:

+$10,425
(% of AGI for various income ranges: -4.9% for AGIs below $10k, -0.2% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 2.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 15.6% for AGIs over 100k)

Profit/loss from business: +$2,129 (reported on 25.0% of returns)
Here:

+$2,129
State:

+$8,875
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 27.3% for AGIs below $10k, 3.6% for AGIs $10k-25k, -2.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 3.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 6.9% for AGIs $75k-100k, -3.0% for AGIs over 100k)

IRA payment deduction: $2,476 (reported on 3.1% of returns)
87520:

$2,476
New Mexico:

$2,940

Total itemized deductions: $17,189 (26% of AGI, reported on 23.2% of returns)
Here:

$17,189
State:

$18,103

Here:

26.1% of AGI
State:

21.5% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 34.2% for AGIs below $10k, 7.0% for AGIs $10k-25k, 10.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 14.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 14.6% for AGIs $75k-100k, 14.3% for AGIs over 100k)

Charity contributions deductions: $2,467 (4% of AGI, reported on 19.7% of returns)
Here:

$2,467
State:

$3,246

Here:

3.7% of AGI
State:

3.6% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.9% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.9% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.8% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.7% for AGIs over 100k)

Total tax: $4,498 (reported on 66.4% of returns)
87520:

$4,498
State:

$6,237
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 5.4% for AGIs below $10k, 4.2% for AGIs $10k-25k, 6.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 9.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 12.6% for AGIs $75k-100k, 15.6% for AGIs over 100k)

Earned income credit: $1,586 (reported on 21.2% of returns)
Here:

$1,586
State:

$1,796

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2004 taxes: 56.6%
Here:

57%
State:

57%
(% for various income ranges: 54.0% for AGIs below $10k, 55.4% for AGIs $10k-25k, 52.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 59.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 72.7% for AGIs $75k-100k, 80.8% for AGIs over 100k)

Estimated median household income in 2022:
This zip code:

$53,652
New Mexico:

$59,726
Chama, NM (87520) map Nearest zip codes: 87551, 81128, 87575, 87518, 87528, 87515.
Percentage of family households:
This zip code:

38.9%
New Mexico:

41.0%
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This zip code:

1.9%
New Mexico:

40.6%
No gay or lesbian households reported

Household received Food Stamps/SNAP in the past 12 months: 88
Household did not receive Food Stamps/SNAP in the past 12 months: 477


Women who did not have a birth in the past 12 months: 108 (26 now married, 82 unmarried)


Housing units in zip code 87520 with a mortgage: 227
Median monthly owner costs for units with a mortgage: $1,377
Median monthly owner costs for units without a mortgage: $465

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2022:
This zip code:

7.5%
Whole state:

17.6%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2022:
This zip code:

3.4%
Whole state:

9.7%
Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:

5.4
State:

5.9
Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:

4.7
State:

4.2

  • Notable locations in this zip code not listed on our city pages

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  • Notable locations in zip code 87520: Prince Ranch (A), Rancho Diamante (B), Torrez Ranch (C), Thomas Martinez O'Reilly Cow Camp (D), Abeyta Ranch (E), Bagwell Cow Camp (F), Brazos Lodge (G), Torres (H), Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad (I), Corkin Lodge (J), Gonzales Ranch (K), Chama Weather Station (L), Jensen-Thomas Cow Camp (M), Eleanor Daggett Memorial Library (N), Brazos Canyon Volunteer Fire Department (O), Chama Volunteer Fire Department (P), Chama Jail House Historic Site (Q), Dunham Log House Historic Site (R), Burns-Kelly Store Historic Site (S), Foster Hotel Historic Site (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Churches in zip code 87520 include: First Baptist Church (A), Chama Church of Christ (B), Valley Gospel Fellowship Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Cemetery: Chama Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

    Lakes and reservoirs: Las Ranas Lake (A), Beaver Lake (B), Boyer Lake (C), Tecolote Lake (D), Stove Tank (E), Crowley Reservoir (F), Kays Lake (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Streams, rivers, and creeks: Wolf Creek (A), Nabor Creek (B), Los Cuatas Creek (C), Cañones Creek (D), Little Willow Creek (E), Los Alamos Creek (F), Las Cuatas Creek (G), West Fork Chavez Creek (H), Estufa Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Parks in zip code 87520 include: Chama Historical Marker (1), Cumbres Pass Historical Marker (2), Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad Historical Marker (3), Brazos Cliffs Historical Marker (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Year house built
  • Year house built (houses)
  • 02020 or later
  • 1512010 to 2019
  • 2002000 to 2009
  • 3531990 to 1999
  • 871980 to 1989
  • 1261970 to 1979
  • 1611960 to 1969
  • 171950 to 1959
  • 111940 to 1949
  • 751939 or earlier

Zip code 87520 satellite photo by USGS

Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in Chama, NM (87520)
  • Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in Chama, NM (87520)
  • 0no bedroom
  • 341 bedroom
  • 722 bedrooms
  • 3493 bedrooms
  • 274 bedrooms
  • 145+ bedrooms
Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Chama, NM (87520)
  • Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Chama, NM (87520)
  • 12no bedroom
  • 151 bedroom
  • 02 bedrooms
  • 473 bedrooms
  • 04 bedrooms
  • 05+ bedrooms
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
Cars and other vehicles available in Chama, NM (87520) in owner-occupied houses/condos
  • Cars and other vehicles available in Chama, NM (87520) in owner-occupied houses/condos
  • 33no vehicle
  • 1461 vehicle
  • 2042 vehicles
  • 743 vehicles
  • 384 vehicles
  • 05+ vehicles
Cars and other vehicles available in Chama, NM (87520) in renter-occupied apartments
  • Cars and other vehicles available in Chama, NM (87520) in renter-occupied apartments
  • 10no vehicle
  • 511 vehicle
  • 32 vehicles
  • 03 vehicles
  • 124 vehicles
  • 05+ vehicles

  • Zip code 87520 household income distribution in 2022

  • Zip code 87520 household income distribution in 2022
  • 24Less than $10,000
  • 25$10,000 to $14,999
  • 52$15,000 to $19,999
  • 39$20,000 to $24,999
  • 31$25,000 to $29,999
  • 18$30,000 to $34,999
  • 86$40,000 to $44,999
  • 39$50,000 to $59,999
  • 43$60,000 to $74,999
  • 64$75,000 to $99,999
  • 21$100,000 to $124,999
  • 3$125,000 to $149,999
  • 61$150,000 to $199,999
  • 55$200,000 or more

  • Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses/condos in 2022 in zip code 87520

  • Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses/condos in 2022 in zip code 87520
  • 3$25,000 to $29,999
  • 65$35,000 to $39,999
  • 1$50,000 to $59,999
  • 24$80,000 to $89,999
  • 13$90,000 to $99,999
  • 10$100,000 to $124,999
  • 18$125,000 to $149,999
  • 48$150,000 to $174,999
  • 33$175,000 to $199,999
  • 73$200,000 to $249,999
  • 8$250,000 to $299,999
  • 92$300,000 to $399,999
  • 53$400,000 to $499,999
  • 47$500,000 to $749,999
  • 24$1,000,000 to $1,499,999

  • Rent paid by renters in 2022 in zip code 87520

  • Rent paid by renters in 2022 in zip code 87520
  • 17$200 to $249
  • 14$500 to $549
  • 48No cash rent

Estimated median house (or condo) value in 2022 for:

  • White Non-Hispanic householders: $309,613
  • American Indian or Alaska Native householders: $188,930
  • Some other race householders: $216,598
  • Two or more races householders: $270,088
  • Hispanic or Latino householders: $222,395

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $232,408
87520:

$232,408
New Mexico:

$243,100
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $156,221 - $409,479

Mean price in 2022:

Detached houses: $349,858
Here:

$349,858
State:

$322,045

Mobile homes: $145,248
Here:

$145,248
State:

$117,675
Owners and renters by unit type in zip code 87520
Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 915
  • 3 or 4: 28
  • 5 to 9: 21
  • Mobile homes: 231

Unemployment: 11.5%

  • Means of transportation to work in zip code 87520

  • Means of transportation to work in zip code 87520
  • 73.4%300Drove a car alone
  • 3.2%13Carpooled
  • 7.6%31Walked
  • 16.4%67Worked at home

  • Travel time to work (commute) in zip code 87520

  • Travel time to work (commute) in zip code 87520
  • 34Less than 5 minutes
  • 1505 to 9 minutes
  • 8510 to 14 minutes
  • 2025 to 29 minutes
  • 1530 to 34 minutes
  • 2440 to 44 minutes
  • 445 to 59 minutes
  • 1190 or more minutes

Percentage of zip code residents living and working in this county: 94.6%

Household type by relationship:

Households: 1,212
  • Male householders: 310 (84 living alone), Female householders: 257 (79 living alone)
  • 391 spouses (391 opposite-sex spouses), 67 unmarried partners, (67 opposite-sex unmarried partners), 145 children (144 natural, 0 adopted, 0 stepchildren), 16 grandchildren, 0 brothers or sisters, 38 parents, 0 foster children, 0 other relatives, 0 non-relatives

Size of family households: 261 2-persons, 64 3-persons, 33 4-persons, 2 5-persons

Size of nonfamily households: 162 1-person, 49 2-persons

24 married couples with children.
0 single-parent households ().

78.8% of residents of 87520 zip code speak English at home.
23.0% of residents speak Spanish at home (98% very well, 2% well).

Foreign born population: 0 (0.0%)
:

0.0%
Whole state:

9.3%
Most common first ancestries reported in 87520
  • 8%American
  • 7%Polish
  • 3%Scotch-Irish
  • 2%German
  • 2%Austrian
  • 1%Northern European

Zip code 87520 topographic map

Facilities with environmental interests located in this zip code:

  • CHAMA ELEMENTARY (7TH STREET in CHAMA, NM)
    (National Center for Education Statistics) - STATE ID-53391036
    Organizations: CHAMA VALLEY INDEPENDENT SCHLS (SCHOOL DISTRICT)
  • CHAMA MIDDLE (7TH STREET in CHAMA, NM)
    (National Center for Education Statistics) - STATE ID-53391042
    Organizations: CHAMA VALLEY INDEPENDENT SCHLS (SCHOOL DISTRICT)
  • BRAZOS WATER COOPERATIVE WATER SYS (HC 75 BOX 109 in CHAMA, NM)
    (Integrated Compliance Information System) - ICIS-06-1998-0652, FORMAL ENFORCEMENT ACTION
    Business SIC classification: WATER SUPPLY
  • CHAMA ,THE VILLAGE OF (HWY 84 & 17 in CHAMA, NM)
    (Integrated Compliance Information System) - ICIS-06-1991-0151, FORMAL ENFORCEMENT ACTION
    Alternative names: VILLAGE OF CHAMA THE
  • CHAMA, VILLAGE OF (PO BOX 794 in CHAMA, NM)
    (Integrated Compliance Information System) - ICIS-06-1997-0742, FORMAL ENFORCEMENT ACTION
    Business SIC classification: WATER SUPPLY
  • CUMBRES TOLTEC & SCENIC RAILROAD (500 TERRACE in CHAMA, NM)
    Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators, less than 100 kg/month of hazardous waste (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    Organizations: CUMBRES TOLTEC7 & SCENIC RAILROAD (CONTACT/OWNER)
  • ARRIBA CONCRETE AND CONSTR INC (400 RIVER RD E in CHAMA, NM)
    ENFORCEMENT/COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY (Integrated Compliance Information System)
  • FREELAND INC - 300TPH CRUSHER NO1637 (PORTABLE SOURCE in PORTABLE SOURCE, NM)
    AIR SYNTHETIC MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
    Business SIC classification: CONSTRUCTION SAND AND GRAVEL
    Alternative names: CENTRAL CONCRETE PRODUCTS INC FREELAND I, FREELAND INCORPORATED 1637, FREELAND, INC FREELAND INC - 300TPH CRUS, FREELAND INC., FREELAND, INC FREELAND INC - 300TPH CRUS

Zip code 87520 marital status for males
Zip code 87520 marital status for females

Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 2.6%
Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 4.3%

Most commonly used house heating fuel
  • 50.9%Utility gas
  • 30.6%Wood
  • 13.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.6%Solar energy
  • 1.8%Other fuel
  • 0.6%Electricity

Population in 1990: 1,103. Population change in the 1990s: +501 (+45.4%).

Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 689
  • Northeast: 155
  • Midwest: 80
  • South: 47
  • West: 236

60% of the 87520 zip code residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 44% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 50% lived in New Mexico.

97% of the 87520 zip code residents lived in the same house 1 year ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 107% moved from different county within same state.

Year householders moved into unit in Chama, NM (87520)

Private vs. public school enrollment:

Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school):
Here:

0.0%
New Mexico:

10.2%
Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school):
Here:

0.0%
New Mexico:

10.0%
Students in private undergraduate colleges:
Here:

0.0%
New Mexico:

12.3%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Class of Workers in 2022
Occupation by median earnings in the past 12 months
  • Occupation by median earnings in the past 12 months ($)
  • 54,915Management occupations
  • 24,595Office and administrative support occupations
  • 18,515Food preparation and serving related occupations

Top industries in this zip code by the number of employees in 2005:

  • Accommodation and Food Services: Full-Service Restaurants (10-19 employees: 2 establishments, 5-9 employees: 2 establishments, 1-4 employees: 2 establishments)
  • Construction: Electrical Contractors (20-49: 1)
  • Accommodation and Food Services: Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (20-49: 1)
  • Accommodation and Food Services: Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (5-9: 1, 1-4: 5)
  • Utilities: Electric Power Distribution (10-19: 1)

Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Noninstitutionalized Residents with Employment Disability

Fatal accident statistics in 2014:

  • Fatal accident count: 2
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 3
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 0
  • Fatalities: 2
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 5
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0

Fatal accident statistics in 2013:

  • Fatal accident count: 1
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 1
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 0
  • Fatalities: 1
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 1
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0
Most common first names in zip code 87520 among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Jose1978.9 years
Maria676.7 years
Mary573.2 years
William458.7 years
George483.5 years
Helen371.6 years
Frank372.0 years
Alice376.3 years
Charles374.7 years
Paul373.6 years
Most common last names in zip code 87520 among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Martinez3072.0 years
Gallegos966.4 years
Madrid771.7 years
Valdez765.7 years
Rivas664.0 years
Trujillo681.7 years
Daggett572.2 years
Garcia572.8 years
Smith478.5 years
Quintana479.5 years

Businesses in zip code 87520

  • U-Haul: 1

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