Zip code 87830: Reserve, New Mexico
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 87830
87830 is a rural zip code in Reserve, New Mexico (Catron County), covering 724 sq mi of land. About 818 people live here, or 1 per square mile. The median resident is 63 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $31,163 a year, about 39% of the national median of $80,734. 32.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $119,800, or 3.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 100% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.
20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 12.8 minutes each way, and 15% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in sales; legal and social services; and construction and repair. 27% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%). 35% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.
How 87830 compares
- 99thU.S. 38.9 · NM 39.445th of 314 in NM
- 99thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · NM 70%4th of 311 in NM
- Housing vacancy44.9%99thU.S. 10.1% · NM 12.5%33rd of 311 in NM
- 99thU.S. 17.2% · NM 19.3%41st of 315 in NM
- 99thU.S. 10% · NM 10.2%43rd of 308 in NM
- Poverty rate32.8%97thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · NM 17.8%58th of 311 in NM
- Work from home14.6%59thU.S. 15.1% · NM 12.2%107th of 307 in NM
- Diversity index46.946thU.S. 61.4 · NM 62.7146th of 315 in NM
- Veterans4.7%35thU.S. 6.2% · NM 7.9%205th of 315 in NM
- 31stU.S. 14.1% · NM 9.4%113th of 315 in NM
- 19thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · NM 31%152nd of 315 in NM
- Uninsured rate2.8%11thStrengthU.S. 8.4% · NM 9.6%234th of 312 in NM
- 10thStrengthU.S. 5.2% · NM 6%191st of 309 in NM
- Per capita income$25,3399thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · NM $36,218203rd of 312 in NM
- 9thStrengthU.S. 0.483 · NM 0.477223rd of 307 in NM
- Median home value$119,8005thU.S. $332,700 · NM $248,100187th of 250 in NM
- Median earnings per worker$30,1963rdWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · NM $41,758218th of 278 in NM
- Population8181stU.S. 334,922,499 · NM 2,120,246194th of 315 in NM
- Population density1/sq mi1stU.S. 95/sq mi · NM 18/sq mi275th of 315 in NM
- Median household income$31,1631stWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · NM $64,059237th of 256 in NM
- Average commute12.8 min1stStrengthU.S. 26.4 min · NM 23.5 min221st of 235 in NM
- Broadband access61.7%1stWeaknessU.S. 91% · NM 86.5%262nd of 311 in NM
- 1stU.S. 22% · NM 21.7%273rd of 315 in NM
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · NM 2.7%157th of 308 in NM
- 1stU.S. 9.7% · NM 10.3%240th of 308 in NM
- 1stU.S. 14.5% · NM 23.4%270th of 308 in NM
| Measure | 87830 | Catron | NM | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in NM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 63 | 63.8 | 39.4 | 38.9 | 45th of 314 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 100% | 93.8% | 70% | 65.2% | 4th of 311 | |
| Housing vacancy | 44.9% | 47.5% | 12.5% | 10.1% | 33rd of 311 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 45.1% | 47.6% | 19.3% | 17.2% | 41st of 315 | |
| Self-employed workers | 26.9% | 33.3% | 10.2% | 10% | 43rd of 308 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 32.8% | 24.8% | 17.8% | 12.5% | 58th of 311 | |
| Work from home | 14.6% | 22.7% | 12.2% | 15.1% | 107th of 307 | |
| Diversity index | 46.9 | 41.8 | 62.7 | 61.4 | 146th of 315 | |
| Veterans | 4.7% | 17.9% | 7.9% | 6.2% | 205th of 315 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 5.3% | 5.1% | 9.4% | 14.1% | 113th of 315 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 19.6% | 31.2% | 31% | 35.7% | 152nd of 315 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 2.8% | 6.3% | 9.6% | 8.4% | 234th of 312 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 2.5% | 4.2% | 6% | 5.2% | 191st of 309 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $25,339 | $31,016 | $36,218 | $44,673 | 203rd of 312 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.379 | 0.388 | 0.477 | 0.483 | 223rd of 307 | |
| Median home value | $119,800 | $167,000 | $248,100 | $332,700 | 187th of 250 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $30,196 | $34,592 | $41,758 | $49,666 | 218th of 278 | |
| Population | 818 | 3,743 | 2,120,246 | 334,922,499 | 194th of 315 | |
| Population density | 1/sq mi | 1/sq mi | 18/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 275th of 315 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $31,163 | $49,864 | $64,059 | $80,734 | 237th of 256 | |
| Average commuteStrength | 12.8 min | 25.3 min | 23.5 min | 26.4 min | 221st of 235 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 61.7% | 71.6% | 86.5% | 91% | 262nd of 311 | |
| Residents under 18 | 1.5% | 6.1% | 21.7% | 22% | 273rd of 315 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 3.8% | 157th of 308 | |
| Healthcare workers | 0% | 4.7% | 10.3% | 9.7% | 240th of 308 | |
| Government workers | 2.3% | 5% | 23.4% | 14.5% | 270th of 308 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White64%
- Black0%
- Hispanic35%
- Asian0%
- Native American0.1%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial1.0%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 381
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Family households
- 41.7%
- Married couples
- 37%
- Living alone
- 55.1%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 4.7%
- Male / female
- 36% / 64%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 692
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Vacant
- 44.9%
- Median year built
- 1979
- Median rooms
- 4.7
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- —
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- —
- Home value to income
- 3.8× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 87830 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $18,750 | $74,888 |
| Service | $39,271 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | — | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | — | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | — | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.6%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 14%
- Households with broadband
- 61.7%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 25.5%
- No internet access
- 38.3%
- Without health insurance
- 2.8%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Reserve
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Catron County
- Center point
- 33.7083° N, 108.7327° W
- Land area
- 724 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Time zone
- Mountain Time (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Zip codes near 87830
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87824 | Luna, NM | 17 mi | — |
| 87820 | Aragon, NM | 18 mi | — |
| 85922 | Blue, AZ | 27 mi | $55,897 |
| 85920 | Alpine, AZ | 28 mi | $73,438 |
| 88039 | Glenwood, NM | 30 mi | $31,484 |
| 85932 | Nutrioso, AZ | 31 mi | — |
| 87829 | Quemado, NM | 37 mi | $49,345 |
| 88025 | Buckhorn, NM | 41 mi | $114,762 |
| 87821 | Datil, NM | 41 mi | $83,890 |
| 85925 | Eagar, AZ | 42 mi | $82,708 |
| 88038 | Gila, NM | 46 mi | $18,317 |
| 85927 | Greer, AZ | 47 mi | $92,026 |
Questions about 87830
What city is zip code 87830?
87830 is assigned to Reserve, New Mexico. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 87830 in?
87830 is in Catron County, New Mexico.
What is the population of 87830?
About 818 people live in 87830, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 87830 in?
87830 is in Mountain Time.
What is the median household income in 87830?
The median household income in 87830 is $31,163.
What zip codes are near 87830?
The closest zip codes to 87830 are 87824, 87820, 85922, 85920, 88039.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 87830, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.