| ZIP Code | 87940 |
|---|---|
| City | Rincon |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Doña Ana County |
| Area Code | 575 |
| Elevation | 4,386 ft |
| Latitude | 32.64207 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -107.006626 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 35013 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 48.9 yrs ↑ 91% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.06 |
| Below Poverty | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| College Grads | 9.9% ▼ 74% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 208 (79.4%) |
| Some College | 28 (10.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 26 (9.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $55,320 ▼ 28% below avg |
|---|---|
| Total Units | 173 |
| Vacant Units | 32 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.06 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 173 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 32 |
| Owner Occupied | 65.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 34.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.06 |
ZIP code 87940 is located in Rincon, New Mexico, within Doña Ana County. With a population of 431, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 48.9 years. Economically, 87940 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $55,320 is below the national average.
The population of 87940 is majority Hispanic (65.43%). Residents are less-educated — 9.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average.
A notably high share of workers — 31% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 69%.
Overall, ZIP code 87940 in Rincon, NM is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied.