| ZIP Code | 87943 |
|---|---|
| City | Winston |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Sierra County |
| Area Code | 575 |
| Elevation | 7,229 ft |
| Latitude | 33.450136 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -107.69103 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 35051 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 68.8 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.76 |
| Below Poverty | 12.9% ▲ 29% above avg |
| College Grads | 28.1% ▼ 27% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 95 (43.8%) |
| Some College | 17 (7.8%) |
| Associates | 44 (20.3%) |
| Bachelors | 33 (15.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 28 (12.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $45,074 ▼ 41% below avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Total Units | 205 |
| Vacant Units | 82 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.76 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 205 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 82 |
| Owner Occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 0.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.76 |
ZIP code 87943 is located in Winston, New Mexico, within Sierra County. With a population of 217, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 68.8 years. Economically, 87943 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $45,074 is below the national average.
The population of 87943 is primarily White (84.33%). Residents are moderately educated — 28.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.9%. Household income has grown by 35% since 2019.
A notably high share of workers — 48% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area.
Overall, ZIP code 87943 in Winston, NM is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied.