Zip code 87901: Truth Or Consequences, New Mexico
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 87901
87901 is a rural zip code in Truth Or Consequences, New Mexico (Sierra County), covering 1,080 sq mi of land. About 6,378 people live here, or 6 per square mile. The median resident is 46.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $34,242 a year, about 42% of the national median of $80,734. 30.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $128,700, 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. 62% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $713 a month.
18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 11.5 minutes each way, and 9% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management, healthcare and education. 20% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).
How 87901 compares
- Government workers32.2%99thU.S. 14.5% · NM 23.4%80th of 308 in NM
- 98thU.S. 10.1% · NM 12.5%83rd of 311 in NM
- Healthcare workers17.1%98thU.S. 9.7% · NM 10.3%46th of 308 in NM
- 97thU.S. 10% · NM 10.2%75th of 308 in NM
- Poverty rate30.8%96thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · NM 17.8%67th of 311 in NM
- 96thU.S. 17.2% · NM 19.3%104th of 315 in NM
- Median age46.189thU.S. 38.9 · NM 39.4138th of 314 in NM
- Veterans9.2%86thU.S. 6.2% · NM 7.9%113th of 315 in NM
- 70thU.S. 0.483 · NM 0.477107th of 307 in NM
- Residents under 1823.8%65thU.S. 22% · NM 21.7%104th of 315 in NM
- Diversity index50.853rdU.S. 61.4 · NM 62.7108th of 315 in NM
- Homeownership rate61.7%35thU.S. 65.2% · NM 70%273rd of 311 in NM
- Uninsured rate5.2%35thU.S. 8.4% · NM 9.6%206th of 312 in NM
- 34thU.S. 51.1% · NM 50.2%119th of 236 in NM
- Work from home8.5%25thU.S. 15.1% · NM 12.2%165th of 307 in NM
- 22ndU.S. 14.1% · NM 9.4%142nd of 315 in NM
- 17thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · NM 31%167th of 315 in NM
- Population6,37810thU.S. 334,922,499 · NM 2,120,24669th of 315 in NM
- Broadband access82.7%8thWeaknessU.S. 91% · NM 86.5%150th of 311 in NM
- Median home value$128,7006thU.S. $332,700 · NM $248,100173rd of 250 in NM
- Per capita income$22,6525thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · NM $36,218229th of 312 in NM
- 3rdU.S. $1,413 · NM $1,067135th of 173 in NM
- 3rdStrengthU.S. 5.2% · NM 6%198th of 309 in NM
- Median household income$34,2422ndWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · NM $64,059223rd of 256 in NM
- Median earnings per worker$29,0942ndWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · NM $41,758227th of 278 in NM
- Population density6/sq mi1stU.S. 95/sq mi · NM 18/sq mi197th of 315 in NM
- Average commute11.5 min1stStrengthU.S. 26.4 min · NM 23.5 min226th of 235 in NM
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · NM 2.7%274th of 308 in NM
| Measure | 87901 | Sierra | NM | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in NM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government workers | 32.2% | 31.8% | 23.4% | 14.5% | 80th of 308 | |
| Housing vacancy | 29% | 33.7% | 12.5% | 10.1% | 83rd of 311 | |
| Healthcare workers | 17.1% | 17.3% | 10.3% | 9.7% | 46th of 308 | |
| Self-employed workers | 19.7% | 21.5% | 10.2% | 10% | 75th of 308 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 30.8% | 21.4% | 17.8% | 12.5% | 67th of 311 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 29.2% | 38.8% | 19.3% | 17.2% | 104th of 315 | |
| Median age | 46.1 | 57.6 | 39.4 | 38.9 | 138th of 314 | |
| Veterans | 9.2% | 16.1% | 7.9% | 6.2% | 113th of 315 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.461 | 0.423 | 0.477 | 0.483 | 107th of 307 | |
| Residents under 18 | 23.8% | 15.6% | 21.7% | 22% | 104th of 315 | |
| Diversity index | 50.8 | 50.9 | 62.7 | 61.4 | 108th of 315 | |
| Homeownership rate | 61.7% | 71.8% | 70% | 65.2% | 273rd of 311 | |
| Uninsured rate | 5.2% | 4.1% | 9.6% | 8.4% | 206th of 312 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 46.6% | 51% | 50.2% | 51.1% | 119th of 236 | |
| Work from home | 8.5% | 8.2% | 12.2% | 15.1% | 165th of 307 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 3.6% | 7.5% | 9.4% | 14.1% | 142nd of 315 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 18.3% | 17% | 31% | 35.7% | 167th of 315 | |
| Population | 6,378 | 11,500 | 2,120,246 | 334,922,499 | 69th of 315 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 82.7% | 83.5% | 86.5% | 91% | 150th of 311 | |
| Median home value | $128,700 | $152,600 | $248,100 | $332,700 | 173rd of 250 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $22,652 | $26,453 | $36,218 | $44,673 | 229th of 312 | |
| Median gross rent | $713 | $729 | $1,067 | $1,413 | 135th of 173 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 1.6% | 4.2% | 6% | 5.2% | 198th of 309 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $34,242 | $41,600 | $64,059 | $80,734 | 223rd of 256 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $29,094 | $27,788 | $41,758 | $49,666 | 227th of 278 | |
| Population density | 6/sq mi | 3/sq mi | 18/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 197th of 315 | |
| Average commuteStrength | 11.5 min | 14.8 min | 23.5 min | 26.4 min | 226th of 235 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 3.8% | 274th 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
- White61%
- Black0.3%
- Hispanic35%
- Asian0.3%
- Native American0.3%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial3%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 2,868
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Family households
- 40.4%
- Married couples
- 25.7%
- Living alone
- 49%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 9.2%
- Male / female
- 48% / 52%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 4,042
- Owner-occupied
- 61.7%
- Vacant
- 29%
- Median year built
- 1976
- Median rooms
- 4.6
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 46.6%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 21.8%
- 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 | 87901 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $46,697 | $74,888 |
| Service | $23,063 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $28,192 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $30,179 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $29,034 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 89.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.3%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 6.7%
- Households with broadband
- 82.7%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 56.5%
- No internet access
- 16%
- Without health insurance
- 5.2%
- Limited-English households
- 1.6%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Truth Or Consequences
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Sierra County
- Center point
- 33.1609° N, 107.0168° W
- Land area
- 1,080 sq mi
- Water area
- 48 sq mi
- Time zone
- Mountain Time (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Truth or Consequences2% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 87901
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87654 | Spaceport City, NM · PO box | 12 mi | — |
| 87935 | Elephant Butte, NM | 14 mi | $51,033 |
| 87942 | Williamsburg, NM | 20 mi | $42,308 |
| 87939 | Monticello, NM | 24 mi | — |
| 87931 | Caballo, NM | 25 mi | — |
| 87933 | Derry, NM | 30 mi | — |
| 87930 | Arrey, NM | 30 mi | $38,085 |
| 87936 | Garfield, NM | 32 mi | $22,043 |
| 87941 | Salem, NM | 33 mi | $31,332 |
| 87940 | Rincon, NM | 36 mi | $56,750 |
| 88042 | Hillsboro, NM | 40 mi | $75,137 |
| 87937 | Hatch, NM | 41 mi | $39,495 |
Zip codes like 87901 elsewhere
Questions about 87901
What city is zip code 87901?
87901 is assigned to Truth Or Consequences, New Mexico. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 87901 in?
87901 is in Sierra County, New Mexico.
What is the population of 87901?
About 6,378 people live in 87901, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 87901 in?
87901 is in Mountain Time.
What is the median household income in 87901?
The median household income in 87901 is $34,242.
What zip codes are near 87901?
The closest zip codes to 87901 are 87654, 87935, 87942, 87939, 87931.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 87901, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.