Zip code 87935: Elephant Butte, New Mexico
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 87935
87935 is a small-town zip code in Elephant Butte, New Mexico (Sierra County), covering 38 sq mi of land. About 2,094 people live here, or 55 per square mile. The median resident is 64.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $51,033 a year, 37% below the national median of $80,734. 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $197,700, or 3.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 76% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,111 a month.
17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 12 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; transportation and moving goods; and construction and repair. 16% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).
How 87935 compares
- Median age64.199thU.S. 38.9 · NM 39.432nd of 314 in NM
- Veterans28.4%99thU.S. 6.2% · NM 7.9%12th of 315 in NM
- 99thU.S. 10.1% · NM 12.5%40th of 311 in NM
- 99thWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · NM 50.2%38th of 236 in NM
- 99thU.S. 17.2% · NM 19.3%32nd of 315 in NM
- Government workers37.1%99thU.S. 14.5% · NM 23.4%62nd of 308 in NM
- 94thU.S. 10% · NM 10.2%89th of 308 in NM
- Tech workers7.3%91stU.S. 3.8% · NM 2.7%15th of 308 in NM
- Homeownership rate75.6%68thU.S. 65.2% · NM 70%197th of 311 in NM
- 57thU.S. 5.2% · NM 6%135th of 309 in NM
- Poverty rate9.2%40thU.S. 12.5% · NM 17.8%226th of 311 in NM
- Diversity index39.135thU.S. 61.4 · NM 62.7188th of 315 in NM
- Median gross rent$1,11129thU.S. $1,413 · NM $1,06749th of 173 in NM
- Per capita income$31,86624thU.S. $44,673 · NM $36,218141st of 312 in NM
- Median home value$197,70020thU.S. $332,700 · NM $248,100115th of 250 in NM
- Median earnings per worker$37,95016thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · NM $41,758130th of 278 in NM
- 13thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · NM 31%178th of 315 in NM
- 13thU.S. 14.1% · NM 9.4%172nd of 315 in NM
- 12thU.S. 15.1% · NM 12.2%197th of 307 in NM
- Median household income$51,03310thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · NM $64,059150th of 256 in NM
- Uninsured rate2.7%10thStrengthU.S. 8.4% · NM 9.6%238th of 312 in NM
- Population density55/sq mi8thU.S. 95/sq mi · NM 18/sq mi86th of 315 in NM
- 7thStrengthU.S. 0.483 · NM 0.477229th of 307 in NM
- Population2,0943rdU.S. 334,922,499 · NM 2,120,246121st of 315 in NM
- 3rdWeaknessU.S. 91% · NM 86.5%188th of 311 in NM
- Residents under 1810.2%2ndU.S. 22% · NM 21.7%238th of 315 in NM
- Average commute12 min1stStrengthU.S. 26.4 min · NM 23.5 min225th of 235 in NM
- 1stU.S. 9.7% · NM 10.3%233rd of 308 in NM
| Measure | 87935 | Sierra | NM | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in NM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 64.1 | 57.6 | 39.4 | 38.9 | 32nd of 314 | |
| Veterans | 28.4% | 16.1% | 7.9% | 6.2% | 12th of 315 | |
| Housing vacancy | 43% | 33.7% | 12.5% | 10.1% | 40th of 311 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 78.7% | 51% | 50.2% | 51.1% | 38th of 236 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 48.6% | 38.8% | 19.3% | 17.2% | 32nd of 315 | |
| Government workers | 37.1% | 31.8% | 23.4% | 14.5% | 62nd of 308 | |
| Self-employed workers | 16.4% | 21.5% | 10.2% | 10% | 89th of 308 | |
| Tech workers | 7.3% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 3.8% | 15th of 308 | |
| Homeownership rate | 75.6% | 71.8% | 70% | 65.2% | 197th of 311 | |
| Unemployment rate | 5.3% | 4.2% | 6% | 5.2% | 135th of 309 | |
| Poverty rate | 9.2% | 21.4% | 17.8% | 12.5% | 226th of 311 | |
| Diversity index | 39.1 | 50.9 | 62.7 | 61.4 | 188th of 315 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,111 | $729 | $1,067 | $1,413 | 49th of 173 | |
| Per capita income | $31,866 | $26,453 | $36,218 | $44,673 | 141st of 312 | |
| Median home value | $197,700 | $152,600 | $248,100 | $332,700 | 115th of 250 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $37,950 | $27,788 | $41,758 | $49,666 | 130th of 278 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 16.5% | 17% | 31% | 35.7% | 178th of 315 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 2.1% | 7.5% | 9.4% | 14.1% | 172nd of 315 | |
| Work from home | 6% | 8.2% | 12.2% | 15.1% | 197th of 307 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $51,033 | $41,600 | $64,059 | $80,734 | 150th of 256 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 2.7% | 4.1% | 9.6% | 8.4% | 238th of 312 | |
| Population density | 55/sq mi | 3/sq mi | 18/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 86th of 315 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.372 | 0.423 | 0.477 | 0.483 | 229th of 307 | |
| Population | 2,094 | 11,500 | 2,120,246 | 334,922,499 | 121st of 315 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 78% | 83.5% | 86.5% | 91% | 188th of 311 | |
| Residents under 18 | 10.2% | 15.6% | 21.7% | 22% | 238th of 315 | |
| Average commuteStrength | 12 min | 14.8 min | 23.5 min | 26.4 min | 225th of 235 | |
| Healthcare workers | 1.3% | 17.3% | 10.3% | 9.7% | 233rd 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
- White76%
- Black0%
- Hispanic15%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial9%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 1,107
- Average household size
- 1.9
- Family households
- 55.2%
- Married couples
- 48.7%
- Living alone
- 41.6%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 28.4%
- Male / female
- 52% / 48%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 1,941
- Owner-occupied
- 75.6%
- Vacant
- 43%
- Median year built
- 1995
- Median rooms
- 5.1
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 78.7%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 37.9%
- Home value to income
- 3.9× (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 | 87935 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $40,842 | $74,888 |
| Service | $55,213 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $39,167 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | — | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $20,385 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 92.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.5%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 3.9%
- Households with broadband
- 78%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 48.9%
- No internet access
- 18.5%
- Without health insurance
- 2.7%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Elephant Butte
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Sierra County
- Center point
- 33.2547° N, 107.2287° W
- Land area
- 38 sq mi
- Water area
- under 0.1 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 Consequences14% of zip
- Elephant Butte11% of zip
- Hot Springs Landing (unincorporated)1% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 87935
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87939 | Monticello, NM | 10 mi | — |
| 87901 | Truth Or Consequences, NM | 14 mi | $34,242 |
| 87942 | Williamsburg, NM | 15 mi | $42,308 |
| 87654 | Spaceport City, NM · PO box | 24 mi | — |
| 87931 | Caballo, NM | 24 mi | — |
| 87943 | Winston, NM | 30 mi | — |
| 87930 | Arrey, NM | 30 mi | $38,085 |
| 87933 | Derry, NM | 32 mi | — |
| 87936 | Garfield, NM | 35 mi | $22,043 |
| 88042 | Hillsboro, NM | 36 mi | $75,137 |
| 87941 | Salem, NM | 38 mi | $31,332 |
| 87940 | Rincon, NM | 44 mi | $56,750 |
Zip codes like 87935 elsewhere
Questions about 87935
What city is zip code 87935?
87935 is assigned to Elephant Butte, New Mexico. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 87935 in?
87935 is in Sierra County, New Mexico.
What is the population of 87935?
About 2,094 people live in 87935, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 87935 in?
87935 is in Mountain Time.
What is the median household income in 87935?
The median household income in 87935 is $51,033.
What zip codes are near 87935?
The closest zip codes to 87935 are 87939, 87901, 87942, 87654, 87931.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 87935, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.