87941 ZIP Code, Salem, NM
87941 is a ZIP code in Salem, New Mexico in Doña Ana County. It covers 7.9 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 87936, 87933 and 87937. 988 people live here in 277 households. With about 125 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (78%). Median household income is $31,332, well below the New Mexico median of $64,059.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Salem, NM
- County: Doña Ana County
- Land area: 7.9 sq mi
- Population: 988
- Median household income: $31,332
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 988 |
| Households | 277 |
| Median household income | $31,332 |
| Income per person | $13,649 |
| Median age | 38.7 |
| Homeowners | 78.0% |
| Median home value | $61,700 |
| Median rent | not published |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 2.2% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 29.2 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 35.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 0.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 52.0% |
| Broadband internet | 94.2% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 90.4% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.0% |
| $10–15K | 6.5% |
| $15–25K | 22.0% |
| $25–35K | 29.2% |
| $35–50K | 5.8% |
| $50–75K | 23.8% |
| $75–100K | 5.8% |
| $100–150K | 6.9% |
| $150–200K | 0.0% |
| $200K+ | 0.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 6.9% |
| 10–19 | 23.5% |
| 20–24 | 4.9% |
| 25–34 | 11.3% |
| 35–44 | 11.5% |
| 45–54 | 15.2% |
| 55–64 | 16.5% |
| 65–74 | 6.6% |
| 75+ | 3.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 0.0% |
| Owned outright | 72.7% |
| Rented | 20.5% |
| Vacant | 6.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 30.3% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 69.7% |
Businesses in 87941
4 business establishments with 2 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 87936 — Garfield CDP, NM (4.2 mi)
- 87933 (6.9 mi)
- 87937 — Hatch village, NM (8 mi)
- 87930 — Arrey CDP, NM (11.5 mi)
- 87940 — Rincon CDP, NM (12.9 mi)
- 87931 — Oasis CDP, NM (16.8 mi)
- 88042 — Hillsboro CDP, NM (21.6 mi)
Areas that include 87941
- Salem, NM ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Doña Ana County ZIP codes — 26 ZIP codes
- New Mexico ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 87941, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 87941 in?
- 87941 is a Salem, NM mailing address. By land area, 17% lies inside Salem; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 87941 in?
- 87941 is in Doña Ana County.
- What is the population of 87941?
- About 988 people (±370), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 959.
- What is the median household income in 87941?
- $31,332 (±$16,112), 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 87941?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 87941 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 87941?
- The closest, measured center to center: 87936 (4.2 mi, Garfield), 87933 (6.9 mi), 87937 (8 mi, Hatch), 87930 (11.5 mi, Arrey), 87940 (12.9 mi, Rincon) and 87931 (16.8 mi, Oasis).
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