87935 ZIP Code – Elephant Butte, New Mexico
ZIP code 87935 is a small ZIP code located in Elephant Butte, New Mexico, within Sierra County with a population of approximately 1,718 residents. The median household income is $39,746 — below the New Mexico average and well below the national average. The median home value of $161,700 is below the national average, with 75.6% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,091 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 44% single-family (decreasing).
The unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average. An estimated 8.5% of the population falls below the poverty line, below the national figure. About 16.4% of residents have completed a four-year degree, below the national rate. Residents have a median age of 67.3, well above the U.S. median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 87939, 87901, 87942.
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ZIP 87935 vs. New Mexico vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 87935 | NM Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,718 | 5,896 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $39k | $55k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $161k | $190k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,091 | $897 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 67.3 | 46.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% | 6.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.5% | 19.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 16.4% | 23.0% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 87939 – Monticello
- 87901 – Truth Or Consequences
- 87942 – Williamsburg
- 87931 – Caballo
- 87930 – Arrey
- 87943 – Winston
- 87933 – Derry
- 87936 – Garfield
- 88042 – Hillsboro
- 87941 – Salem
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87939 | MONTICELLO | 267 | $111,004 |
| 87901 | TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES | 6,264 | $28,039 |
| 87942 | WILLIAMSBURG | 1,542 | $34,967 |
| 87931 | CABALLO | 706 | Not provided |
| 87930 | ARREY | 408 | Not provided |