79837 ZIP Code, Dell City, NM
79837 is a ZIP code in Dell City, New Mexico — mostly in Otero County (82% of its land), with smaller parts in Hudspeth County. It covers 1,087 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 79847. 113 people live here in 70 households, fewer than in most New Mexico ZIP codes. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and owners and renters are mixed (61% own).
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Dell City, NM
- County: Otero County
- Land area: 1,087 sq mi
- Population: 113
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 113 |
| Households | 70 |
| Median household income | not published |
| Income per person | $41,266 |
| Median age | 51.9 |
| Homeowners | 61.4% |
| Median home value | not published |
| Median rent | not published |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 22.3 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 12.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 22.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.1% |
| Broadband internet | 54.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 61.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.3% |
| $10–15K | 7.1% |
| $15–25K | 35.7% |
| $25–35K | 0.0% |
| $35–50K | 1.4% |
| $50–75K | 24.3% |
| $75–100K | 0.0% |
| $100–150K | 5.7% |
| $150–200K | 21.4% |
| $200K+ | 0.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 0.0% |
| 10–19 | 9.7% |
| 20–24 | 0.0% |
| 25–34 | 4.4% |
| 35–44 | 8.0% |
| 45–54 | 38.9% |
| 55–64 | 12.4% |
| 65–74 | 10.6% |
| 75+ | 15.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 7.9% |
| Owned outright | 14.7% |
| Rented | 14.1% |
| Vacant | 63.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 47.6% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 52.4% |
Businesses in 79837
7 business establishments with 45 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 79847 (24.1 mi)
Areas that include 79837
- Dell City, NM ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Otero County ZIP codes — 18 ZIP codes
- New Mexico ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 79837, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 79837 in?
- 79837 is a Dell City, NM mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 79837 in?
- 79837 is mostly in Otero County (82% of its land), with smaller parts in Hudspeth County.
- What is the population of 79837?
- About 113 people (±62), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 389.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 79837?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 79837 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 79837?
- The closest, measured center to center: 79847 (24.1 mi).
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