US ZIP Code
87028

La Joya, NM

Socorro County  ·  New Mexico

● Active
👥 139 Population ↓ 77% since 2019
🎂 42.7 Median Age ↓ 30% since 2019
🎓 0.0% College Grads
▼ 100% below avg
📊 0.0% Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code87028
CityLa Joya
StateNew Mexico (NM)
CountySocorro County
Area Code575
Elevation5,073 ft
Latitude34.354216
Longitude-106.782522
TimezoneDenver (DST)
FIPS35053
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 90.7% (126) Female 9.4% (13) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 20.1%Hispanic: 79.9%Race
White20.1%
Hispanic79.9%

Age Breakdown

5–17
15%
25–44
65%
65+
20%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.7 yrs ↓ 30% since 2019
Avg Household Size3.86
Below Poverty31.7% ▲ 217% above avg
College Grads0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
Unemployment0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
HS Graduate90 (76.3%)
Some College28 (23.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 76.3%Some College: 23.7%Edu
HS Grad76.3%
Some College23.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 100%Tenure
Owner100.0%

Home Value Distribution

$200k–300k
64%
$300k–500k
36%

Financials

Total Units82
Vacant Units46
Avg HH Size3.86

Income Distribution

$25k–50k
36%
$50k–75k
64%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

15–30 min
100%
Housing Stock

Year Built

2000+
100%

Summary

Total Units82
Vacant46
Owner Occupied100.0%
Renter Occupied0.0%
Avg HH Size3.86
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 87028 is in La Joya, NM, in Socorro County.
ZIP code 87028 is located in New Mexico (NM).
ZIP code 87028 is in Socorro County, NM.
ZIP 87028 observes the Denver timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 87028 is 139 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 87028

ZIP code 87028 is located in La Joya, New Mexico, within Socorro County. With a population of 139, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.7 years.

The population of 87028 is primarily Hispanic (79.86%). Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 31.7%.

Overall, ZIP code 87028 in La Joya, NM is characterized as a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied.