87901 ZIP Code, Truth Or Consequences, NM
87901 is a ZIP code in Truth Or Consequences, New Mexico in Sierra County. It covers 1,080 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 87935, 87942 and 87939. 6,378 people live here in 2,868 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and owners and renters are mixed (62% own). Median household income is $34,242, well below the New Mexico median of $64,059; the median age is 46.1, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Truth Or Consequences, NM
- County: Sierra County
- Land area: 1,080 sq mi
- Population: 6,378
- Median household income: $34,242
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 6,378 |
| Households | 2,868 |
| Median household income | $34,242 |
| Income per person | $22,652 |
| Median age | 46.1 |
| Homeowners | 61.7% |
| Median home value | $128,700 |
| Median rent | $713 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.3% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 11.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 17.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 5.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 30.8% |
| Broadband internet | 82.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 18.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 11.6% |
| $10–15K | 9.4% |
| $15–25K | 13.8% |
| $25–35K | 15.5% |
| $35–50K | 11.2% |
| $50–75K | 13.8% |
| $75–100K | 9.0% |
| $100–150K | 15.0% |
| $150–200K | 0.4% |
| $200K+ | 0.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 14.3% |
| 10–19 | 9.6% |
| 20–24 | 3.1% |
| 25–34 | 9.1% |
| 35–44 | 12.6% |
| 45–54 | 14.1% |
| 55–64 | 8.1% |
| 65–74 | 14.0% |
| 75+ | 15.2% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 15.9% |
| Owned outright | 27.9% |
| Rented | 27.2% |
| Vacant | 29.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 46.9% |
| Townhome | 1.4% |
| 2–4 units | 8.9% |
| 5–19 units | 4.7% |
| 20+ units | 2.8% |
| Mobile / other | 35.3% |
Businesses in 87901
137 business establishments with 1,655 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 31
- Accommodation and Food Services: 30
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 15
- Finance and Insurance: 13
- Construction: 11
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 10
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 9
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 4
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 87935 — Truth or Consequences city, NM (13.9 mi)
- 87942 — Las Palomas CDP, NM (20.4 mi)
- 87939 (23.6 mi)
Areas that include 87901
- Truth or Consequences, NM ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Williamsburg, NM ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Sierra County ZIP codes — 10 ZIP codes
- New Mexico ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 87901, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 87901 in?
- 87901 is a Truth Or Consequences, NM mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Truth or Consequences; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 87901 in?
- 87901 is in Sierra County.
- What is the population of 87901?
- About 6,378 people (±190), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 6,515.
- What is the median household income in 87901?
- $34,242 (±$9,043), compared with $64,059 for New Mexico as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 87901?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 87901 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 87901?
- The closest, measured center to center: 87935 (13.9 mi, Truth or Consequences), 87942 (20.4 mi, Las Palomas) and 87939 (23.6 mi).
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