87935 ZIP Code, Elephant Butte, NM
87935 is a ZIP code in Elephant Butte, New Mexico in Sierra County. It covers 38 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 87939, 87901 and 87942. 2,094 people live here in 1,107 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (76%). Median household income is $51,033, below the New Mexico median of $64,059; the median age is 64.1, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Elephant Butte, NM
- County: Sierra County
- Land area: 38 sq mi
- Population: 2,094
- Median household income: $51,033
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,094 |
| Households | 1,107 |
| Median household income | $51,033 |
| Income per person | $31,866 |
| Median age | 64.1 |
| Homeowners | 75.6% |
| Median home value | $197,700 |
| Median rent | $1,111 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 12 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 7.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 2.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.2% |
| Broadband internet | 78.0% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 9.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.1% |
| $10–15K | 6.6% |
| $15–25K | 8.0% |
| $25–35K | 13.5% |
| $35–50K | 18.0% |
| $50–75K | 19.4% |
| $75–100K | 17.6% |
| $100–150K | 5.5% |
| $150–200K | 8.2% |
| $200K+ | 0.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 7.8% |
| 10–19 | 2.3% |
| 20–24 | 2.6% |
| 25–34 | 15.2% |
| 35–44 | 2.2% |
| 45–54 | 5.3% |
| 55–64 | 15.8% |
| 65–74 | 29.3% |
| 75+ | 19.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 10.5% |
| Owned outright | 32.7% |
| Rented | 13.9% |
| Vacant | 43.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 40.1% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.7% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 59.2% |
Businesses in 87935
39 business establishments with 195 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Accommodation and Food Services: 8
- Construction: 6
- Retail Trade: 5
- Utilities: 4
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 4
- Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 87939 (10.3 mi)
- 87901 — Truth or Consequences city, NM (13.9 mi)
- 87942 — Las Palomas CDP, NM (15.1 mi)
- 87931 — Oasis CDP, NM (23.8 mi)
Areas that include 87935
- Truth or Consequences, NM ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Elephant Butte, NM ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Hot Springs Landing, NM ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- 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) 87935, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 87935 in?
- 87935 is a Elephant Butte, NM mailing address. By land area, 14% lies inside Truth or Consequences, 11% lies inside Elephant Butte and 1% lies inside Hot Springs Landing; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 87935 in?
- 87935 is in Sierra County.
- What is the population of 87935?
- About 2,094 people (±412), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,817.
- What is the median household income in 87935?
- $51,033 (±$16,698), 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 87935?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 87935 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 87935?
- The closest, measured center to center: 87939 (10.3 mi), 87901 (13.9 mi, Truth or Consequences), 87942 (15.1 mi, Las Palomas) and 87931 (23.8 mi, Oasis).
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