87823 ZIP Code, Lemitar, NM
87823 is a ZIP code in Lemitar, New Mexico in Socorro County. It covers 48 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 87828, 87831 and 87028. 441 people live here in 186 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (100%).
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Lemitar, NM
- County: Socorro County
- Land area: 48 sq mi
- Population: 441
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 441 |
| Households | 186 |
| Median household income | not published |
| Income per person | $37,003 |
| Median age | 47.5 |
| Homeowners | 100.0% |
| Median home value | $97,700 |
| Median rent | not published |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | not published |
| Households with kids under 18 | 0.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.7% |
| Broadband internet | 39.8% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 25.4% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 18.3% |
| $10–15K | 0.0% |
| $15–25K | 0.0% |
| $25–35K | 0.0% |
| $35–50K | 49.5% |
| $50–75K | 0.0% |
| $75–100K | 22.0% |
| $100–150K | 0.0% |
| $150–200K | 10.2% |
| $200K+ | 0.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 0.0% |
| 10–19 | 0.0% |
| 20–24 | 0.0% |
| 25–34 | 28.8% |
| 35–44 | 0.0% |
| 45–54 | 40.6% |
| 55–64 | 19.5% |
| 65–74 | 11.1% |
| 75+ | 0.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 4.7% |
| Owned outright | 57.7% |
| Rented | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 37.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 44.0% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 56.0% |
Businesses in 87823
8 business establishments with 48 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 87828 — Polvadera CDP, NM (2.7 mi)
- 87831 — Alamillo CDP, NM (8 mi)
- 87028 — La Joya CDP, NM (15.5 mi)
- 87801 — Socorro city, NM (18.5 mi)
- 87006 — Abeytas CDP, NM (21.8 mi)
- 87062 — Las Nutrias CDP, NM (24.4 mi)
- 87832 — San Antonito CDP, NM (24.6 mi)
Areas that include 87823
- Lemitar, NM ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Socorro County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- New Mexico ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 87823, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 87823 in?
- 87823 is a Lemitar, NM mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Lemitar; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 87823 in?
- 87823 is in Socorro County.
- What is the population of 87823?
- About 441 people (±366), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 589.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 87823?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 87823 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 87823?
- The closest, measured center to center: 87828 (2.7 mi, Polvadera), 87831 (8 mi, Alamillo), 87028 (15.5 mi, La Joya), 87801 (18.5 mi, Socorro), 87006 (21.8 mi, Abeytas) and 87062 (24.4 mi, Las Nutrias).
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