| ZIP Code | 87820 |
|---|---|
| City | Aragon |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Catron County |
| Area Code | 575 |
| Elevation | 7,377 ft |
| Latitude | 33.937649 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -108.58682 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 35003 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 53.8 yrs ↓ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.81 |
| Below Poverty | 42.0% ▲ 320% above avg |
| College Grads | 7.1% ▼ 82% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 90 (42.5%) |
| Some College | 33 (15.6%) |
| Associates | 74 (34.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 15 (7.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median Home Value | $93,000 ▼ 67% below avg ↓ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Total Units | 178 |
| Vacant Units | 80 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.81 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 178 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 80 |
| Owner Occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 0.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.81 |
ZIP code 87820 is located in Aragon, New Mexico, within Catron County. With a population of 238, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 53.8 years.
Real estate in ZIP code 87820 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $93,000 is well below the national average. Median home values have decreased by 16% since 2019.
The population of 87820 is majority Hispanic (63.45%). Residents are less-educated — 7.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 42.0%.
About 22% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 87820 in Aragon, NM is characterized as less-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied.