🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

87415

Flora Vista

ZIP Code 87415 is a standard zip code serving Flora Vista, Flora Vista, New Mexico (NM), in San Juan County, United States. It has an estimated population of 1,791 with a median household income of $78,307. The area falls within the America/Denver timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: New Mexico (NM)
County: San Juan
City: Flora Vista
Timezone: America/Denver

Coordinates

Latitude: 36.802800
Longitude: -108.082700

Geographic Details

Land Area: 10.98 mi²
Water Area: 0.35 mi²
Population Density: 163.0 people per mi² (60th percentile)
Bounding Box: 36.850112°N, 36.781029°S, -108.061216°E, -108.134092°W

With 1,791 residents spread across 10.98 square miles, this area has a population density of 163.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

1,791

Population

35th percentile

$78,307

Median Income

85th percentile

$200,500

Median Home Value

75th percentile

10.98 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 87415 is $78,307, and the median home value is $200,500. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

773

Total Units

716

Occupied Units

92.6%

Occupancy Rate

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