| ZIP Code | 87821 |
|---|---|
| City | Datil |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Catron County |
| Area Code | 575 |
| Elevation | 6,796 ft |
| Latitude | 33.949882 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -108.072146 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 35003 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 70.8 yrs ↑ 21% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.22 |
| Below Poverty | 13.9% ▲ 39% above avg |
| College Grads | 43.6% ▲ 12% above avg |
| Unemployment | 23.1% ▲ 373% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 176 (23.8%) |
| Some College | 85 (11.5%) |
| Associates | 156 (21.1%) |
| Bachelors | 27 (3.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 295 (39.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $58,598 ▼ 23% below avg ↑ 94% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $233,800 ▼ 16% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 651 |
| Vacant Units | 312 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.22 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 651 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 312 |
| Owner Occupied | 95.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 4.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.22 |
ZIP code 87821 is located in Datil, New Mexico, within Catron County. With a population of 834, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 70.8 years. Economically, 87821 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $58,598 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 87821 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $233,800 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 95.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community.
The population of 87821 is primarily White (85.25%). Residents are well-educated — 43.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 13.9%. Household income has grown by 94% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 87821 stands at 23.1%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 30%.
Overall, ZIP code 87821 in Datil, NM is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 834 residents, a median household income of $58,598, and a median home value of $233,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Mexico.