Zip code 87930: Arrey, New Mexico
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 87930
87930 is a rural zip code in Arrey, New Mexico (Sierra County), covering 35 sq mi of land. About 718 people live here, or 20 per square mile. The median resident is 57.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $38,085 a year, about 47% of the national median of $80,734. 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 100% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.
14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). 66% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.
How 87930 compares
- Median age57.699thU.S. 38.9 · NM 39.474th of 314 in NM
- 99thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · NM 70%42nd of 311 in NM
- 99thU.S. 14.1% · NM 9.4%1st of 315 in NM
- 99thU.S. 17.2% · NM 19.3%63rd of 315 in NM
- Healthcare workers87.8%99thU.S. 9.7% · NM 10.3%4th of 308 in NM
- Government workers49.1%99thU.S. 14.5% · NM 23.4%30th of 308 in NM
- Housing vacancy31.6%98thU.S. 10.1% · NM 12.5%74th of 311 in NM
- Veterans13.8%97thU.S. 6.2% · NM 7.9%59th of 315 in NM
- Uninsured rate7.7%57thU.S. 8.4% · NM 9.6%159th of 312 in NM
- Diversity index43.240thU.S. 61.4 · NM 62.7161st of 315 in NM
- Poverty rate8.5%35thU.S. 12.5% · NM 17.8%230th of 311 in NM
- 14thStrengthU.S. 0.483 · NM 0.477214th of 307 in NM
- 7thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · NM 31%206th of 315 in NM
- Population density20/sq mi3rdU.S. 95/sq mi · NM 18/sq mi127th of 315 in NM
- Median household income$38,0853rdWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · NM $64,059211th of 256 in NM
- Per capita income$21,0183rdWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · NM $36,218246th of 312 in NM
- Population7181stU.S. 334,922,499 · NM 2,120,246204th of 315 in NM
- 1stU.S. 15.1% · NM 12.2%295th of 307 in NM
- 1stStrengthU.S. 5.2% · NM 6%284th of 309 in NM
- Broadband access73.4%1stWeaknessU.S. 91% · NM 86.5%218th of 311 in NM
- 1stU.S. 22% · NM 21.7%304th of 315 in NM
- Median earnings per worker$14,7611stWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · NM $41,758265th of 278 in NM
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · NM 2.7%275th of 308 in NM
- 1stU.S. 10% · NM 10.2%296th of 308 in NM
| Measure | 87930 | Sierra | NM | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in NM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 57.6 | 57.6 | 39.4 | 38.9 | 74th of 314 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 100% | 71.8% | 70% | 65.2% | 42nd of 311 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 54.2% | 7.5% | 9.4% | 14.1% | 1st of 315 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 37.3% | 38.8% | 19.3% | 17.2% | 63rd of 315 | |
| Healthcare workers | 87.8% | 17.3% | 10.3% | 9.7% | 4th of 308 | |
| Government workers | 49.1% | 31.8% | 23.4% | 14.5% | 30th of 308 | |
| Housing vacancy | 31.6% | 33.7% | 12.5% | 10.1% | 74th of 311 | |
| Veterans | 13.8% | 16.1% | 7.9% | 6.2% | 59th of 315 | |
| Uninsured rate | 7.7% | 4.1% | 9.6% | 8.4% | 159th of 312 | |
| Diversity index | 43.2 | 50.9 | 62.7 | 61.4 | 161st of 315 | |
| Poverty rate | 8.5% | 21.4% | 17.8% | 12.5% | 230th of 311 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.389 | 0.423 | 0.477 | 0.483 | 214th of 307 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 13.9% | 17% | 31% | 35.7% | 206th of 315 | |
| Population density | 20/sq mi | 3/sq mi | 18/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 127th of 315 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $38,085 | $41,600 | $64,059 | $80,734 | 211th of 256 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $21,018 | $26,453 | $36,218 | $44,673 | 246th of 312 | |
| Population | 718 | 11,500 | 2,120,246 | 334,922,499 | 204th of 315 | |
| Work from home | 0% | 8.2% | 12.2% | 15.1% | 295th of 307 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 0% | 4.2% | 6% | 5.2% | 284th of 309 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 73.4% | 83.5% | 86.5% | 91% | 218th of 311 | |
| Residents under 18 | 0% | 15.6% | 21.7% | 22% | 304th of 315 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $14,761 | $27,788 | $41,758 | $49,666 | 265th of 278 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 3.8% | 275th of 308 | |
| Self-employed workers | 0% | 21.5% | 10.2% | 10% | 296th 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
- White32%
- Black0%
- Hispanic68%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial0%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 229
- Average household size
- 3.1
- Family households
- 73.4%
- Married couples
- 51.1%
- Living alone
- 26.6%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 13.8%
- Male / female
- 50% / 50%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 335
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Vacant
- 31.6%
- Median year built
- 1973
- Median rooms
- 5
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- —
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- —
- Home value to income
- —
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 | 87930 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | — | $74,888 |
| Service | — | $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
- 55.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.9%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 0%
- Households with broadband
- 73.4%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 73.4%
- No internet access
- 26.6%
- Without health insurance
- 7.7%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Arrey
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Sierra County
- Center point
- 32.8272° N, 107.3519° W
- Land area
- 35 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Time zone
- Mountain Time (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Arrey (unincorporated)2% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 87930
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87933 | Derry, NM | 4.9 mi | — |
| 87931 | Caballo, NM | 6.7 mi | — |
| 87936 | Garfield, NM | 7.4 mi | $22,043 |
| 87941 | Salem, NM | 12 mi | $31,332 |
| 88042 | Hillsboro, NM | 13 mi | $75,137 |
| 87942 | Williamsburg, NM | 16 mi | $42,308 |
| 87937 | Hatch, NM | 19 mi | $39,495 |
| 87940 | Rincon, NM | 24 mi | $56,750 |
| 87654 | Spaceport City, NM · PO box | 25 mi | — |
| 87901 | Truth Or Consequences, NM | 30 mi | $34,242 |
| 87935 | Elephant Butte, NM | 30 mi | $51,033 |
| 88041 | Hanover, NM | 31 mi | $33,403 |
Questions about 87930
What city is zip code 87930?
87930 is assigned to Arrey, New Mexico. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 87930 in?
87930 is in Sierra County, New Mexico.
What is the population of 87930?
About 718 people live in 87930, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 87930 in?
87930 is in Mountain Time.
What is the median household income in 87930?
The median household income in 87930 is $38,085.
What zip codes are near 87930?
The closest zip codes to 87930 are 87933, 87931, 87936, 87941, 88042.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 87930, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.