87323 ZIP Code – Thoreau, New Mexico
87323 is a small ZIP code in Thoreau, New Mexico, part of Cibola County with a population of approximately 4,345 residents. The median household income is $35,670 — below the New Mexico average and well below the national average. Median home values of $91,600 are well below the national average, with 90.7% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $857 is below the national average. Housing consists of 70% single-family (increasing).
The unemployment rate is 12.0%, well above the national average. The poverty rate is 39.2%, well above the national average. An estimated 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average. The population has a median age of 45.3, near the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 87365, 87312, 87045.
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ZIP 87323 vs. New Mexico vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 87323 | NM Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,345 | 5,896 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $35k | $55k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $91k | $190k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $857 | $897 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 45.3 | 46.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 12.0% | 6.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 39.2% | 19.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 18.3% | 23.0% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 87365 – Smith Lake
- 87312 – Continental Divide
- 87045 – Prewitt
- 87005 – Bluewater
- 87347 – Jamestown
- 87316 – Fort Wingate
- 87311 – Church Rock
- 87313 – Crownpoint
- 87021 – Milan
- 87322 – Rehoboth
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87365 | SMITH LAKE | 32 | $19,500 |
| 87312 | CONTINENTAL DIVIDE | 578 | $45,096 |
| 87045 | PREWITT | 2,238 | $26,875 |
| 87005 | BLUEWATER | 25 | Not provided |
| 87347 | JAMESTOWN | 237 | $72,865 |