ZIP code 87521: Chamisal, NM
87521 is a ZIP code in Chamisal, New Mexico, mainly in Rio Arriba County, part of the Española, NM micro area. About 1,261 people live here.
- Population
- 1,261
- Median household income
- $39,718
- Typical home value
- $218,600ACS median value
- Median rent
- $945gross, per month
- Median age
- 46.5
- Homeowners
- 86.9%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 87521 details
| City | Chamisal |
|---|---|
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Rio Arriba County (also partly Taos County) |
| Metro area | Española, NM |
| Time zone | Mountain Time (UTC−7), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 100.9 sq mi, plus 0 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 12 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.8% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 47.3 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 36.01799, -105.61245 |
ZIP codes near 87521
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87543 | Llano, NM | 6.5 mi | 288 |
| 87579 | Vadito, NM | 6.5 mi | 1,184 |
| 87732 | Mora, NM | 8.7 mi | 1,505 |
| 87578 | Truchas, NM | 9.0 mi | 528 |
| 87715 | Cleveland, NM | 10.6 mi | 63 |
| 87576 | Trampas, NM | 11.3 mi | — |
| 87522 | Chimayo, NM | 13.4 mi | 2,595 |
| 87723 | Holman, NM | 13.5 mi | 224 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 87521?
A typical home in ZIP code 87521 is worth about $218,600 (ACS median value). The median household here earns $39,718 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with New Mexico average taxes and insurance filled in.
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About ZIP code 87521
What city is ZIP code 87521?
ZIP code 87521 is in Chamisal, NM, in Rio Arriba County.
What county is ZIP code 87521 in?
87521 is mainly in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, and partly in Taos County.
What is the population of ZIP code 87521?
About 1,261 people live in ZIP code 87521, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 87521 in?
87521 is in Mountain Time (UTC−7). It observes daylight saving time.