| ZIP Code | 87901 |
|---|---|
| City | Truth Or Consequences |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Sierra County |
| Area Code | 575 |
| Elevation | 4,916 ft |
| Latitude | 33.160855 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -107.016787 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 35051 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.6 yrs ↓ 18% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.22 |
| Below Poverty | 32.5% ▲ 225% above avg |
| College Grads | 34.5% ▼ 11% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.9% ▼ 81% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 67 (1.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,315 (31.4%) |
| Some College | 667 (15.9%) |
| Associates | 693 (16.6%) |
| Bachelors | 592 (14.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 852 (20.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $27,868 ▼ 63% below avg ↑ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $114,800 ▼ 59% below avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $674/mo ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,981 |
| Vacant Units | 1,190 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.22 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,981 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,190 |
| Owner Occupied | 56.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 43.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.22 |
ZIP code 87901 is located in Truth Or Consequences, New Mexico, within Sierra County. With a population of 6,459, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.6 years. Economically, 87901 is a lower-income ZIP code: the median household income of $27,868 is well below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 87901 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $114,800 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $674 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (56.8%) and renters (43.3%). Median home values have increased by 32% since 2019.
The population of 87901 is majority White (59.41%). Residents are moderately educated — 34.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 32.5%. Household income has grown by 11% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 87901 stands at 0.9%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 87901 in Truth Or Consequences, NM is characterized as lower-income, moderately educated, and a middle-aged community. With 6,459 residents, a median household income of $27,868, and a median home value of $114,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Mexico.