Health data and other health statistics about 87401. ZIP Code 87401, which is located in Farmington, NM, has an uninsured rate (health insurance) of about 12.0%. This is an estimated 36% higher than the overall U.S. uninsured rate of 8.8%. Among adults aged 18 and older in this Farmington, NM region, approximately % have high blood pressure. Regarding health risk behaviors in 87401, approximately % of residents sleep less than 7 hours per night on consistent basis.
An estimated 88.0% of residents in the 87401 ZIP Code have health insurance, which is approximately 3% lower than the rate of 90.4% rate seen in the state of New Mexico overall and 4% lower than the insured rate of the U.S. in its entirety (91.2%). Of those with health insurance in this Farmington, NM region, approximately 52.0% have private health insurance. This compares to 55.0% of those insured in New Mexico and 67.9% of those insured in the U.S. overall who have private health insurance. In addition, about 47.7% have public health insurance in ZIP Code 87401, versus 48.3% in New Mexico and 35.1% in the U.S. overall.
See the chart below for a comparison of health insurance coverage in ZIP Code 87401, New Mexico, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
See the table below for the regional comparison of health insurance coverage.
| Health Insurance | ZIP 87401 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance | 88.0% | 90.4% | 91.2% |
| Private health insurance | 52.0% | 55.0% | 67.9% |
| Public health insurance | 47.7% | 48.3% | 35.1% |
| No health insurance | 12.0% | 9.6% | 8.8% |
| Employed, with health insurance | 82.1% | 86.7% | 89.0% |
| Unemployed, with health insurance | 82.5% | 79.1% | 72.4% |
This chart visualizes chronic health issues in this Farmington, NM region. Percentages here refer to adult residents in 87401 who are 18 years and older.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the most common preventative health measures practiced by residents of ZIP Code 87401 is current access to health insurance. It is estimated that about 88.3% of adults in 87401 that are at least 18 years old have taken this preventive measure in the past 12 months. In addition, about % of adults 18 years of age and older in this San Juan County region have practiced the preventive measure in the past twelve months.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 88.3% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
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Both age and income are strongly associated with health and mortality across regions. Income influences health and longevity through various factors. Additionally, income and health can create what is known as the health-poverty trap, where poor health and income disparity become interconnected. And regarding age, those 62 years and older are statistically more likely to encounter diseases and chronic conditions.
The median age of 32.8 years in ZIP Code 87401 is 13% lower than the New Mexico median age of 37.8 years and is 14% lower than the overall U.S. median age of 38.1 years. An estimated 14.8% of residents in this Farmington, NM region are at least 62 years old, which compares to 20.7% of New Mexico residents and 19.2% of the country in its entirety. Approximately 16.5% of the population in ZIP Code 87401 is living below the poverty line, which is 14% higher than the percentage of the population in New Mexico living below the poverty line (14.5%) and 74% higher than the percentage of the overall U.S. population living in poverty (9.5%).
A comparison of income levels in ZIP Code 87401, the state of New Mexico, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
See the table below for the regional comparison of income levels.
| Income | ZIP 87401 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $49,981 | $49,754 | $62,843 |
| Mean household income | $67,455 | $69,077 | $88,607 |
| Per capita income | $24,053 | $27,230 | $34,103 |
| Median earnings (male) | $51,660 | $45,369 | $53,275 |
| Median earnings (female) | $32,172 | $36,811 | $43,022 |
See the table below for the regional comparison of age.
| Age | ZIP 87401 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 years | 5.0% | 6.5% | 6.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 6.8% | 10.0% | 9.1% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.6% | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| 85 years and over | 1.3% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Under 18 years | 28.5% | 23.3% | 22.6% |
| 62 years and over | 14.8% | 20.7% | 19.2% |
See the chart below for an age comparison in ZIP Code 87401, New Mexico, and also in the U.S. overall.
* Health data for ZIP 87401 courtesy of loquol.
