Santa Fe, NM — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 87501 serves a portion of Santa Fe, New Mexico, within Santa Fe County. This community is home to approximately 52,623 residents, with a median age of 36.8 years. The median household income of $52,509 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $225,788 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 46% owner-occupied and 54% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Santa Fe is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 99 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 24% and an unemployment rate of 4.2%, 87501 reflects the economic character of Santa Fe County in New Mexico.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 52,623 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 5,119 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $52,509 | ↓ 22% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $225,788 | ↓ 25% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 99 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 4.2% | ↑ 8% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 13.9% | ↑ 22% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 24% | ↓ 31% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 36.8 yrs | ↓ 4% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 46% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 54% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 26,311 | — |