Truth or Consequences, NM ZIP Codes
2 ZIP codes serve Truth or Consequences, New Mexico: 87901 and 87935. Together they are home to 8,472 residents in 3,975 households. That is more than the 6,019 people counted inside Truth or Consequences city limits, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $34,242 in 87901 to $51,033 in 87935.
Truth or Consequences city limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 6,019 |
| Households | 2,598 |
| Median household income | $33,788 |
| Median home value | $124,600 |
| Median age | 44.6 |
| Median rent | $714 |
All 2 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 8,472 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 3,975 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $34,242 (87901) to $51,033 (87935) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $38,918 |
| Homeowners | 65.6% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 14.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 4.4% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | not loaded yet |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Truth or Consequences: 87935 ($51,033)
- Most residents: 87901 (6,378 people)
- Highest homeownership: 87935 (75.6% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 87901 (17.6% of households)
- Most new movers: 87901 (5.1% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 87901 (46.1 years)
- Highest median home value: 87935 ($197,700)
Every ZIP code in Truth or Consequences
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87901 | Truth Or Consequences | 6,378 | 2,868 | $34,242 | $128,700 | 61.7% | 17.6% | 5.1% | — | — | 2% of its land; mailing city |
| 87935 | Elephant Butte | 2,094 | 1,107 | $51,033 | $197,700 | 75.6% | 7.0% | 2.2% | — | — | 14% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Truth or Consequences when at least 10% of its land lies inside Truth or Consequences city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Truth or Consequences. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Truth or Consequences.
Counties
- Sierra County — 10 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Truth or Consequences, NM?
- 87901 and 87935. A ZIP code is listed for Truth or Consequences when at least 10% of its land lies inside Truth or Consequences city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Truth or Consequences.
- What is the population of Truth or Consequences, NM?
- The Census Bureau counts 6,019 residents inside Truth or Consequences city limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 2 ZIP codes that serve Truth or Consequences hold 8,472 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Truth or Consequences, NM?
- $33,788 inside Truth or Consequences city limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $34,242 to $51,033.
- Which Truth or Consequences ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 87935, at $51,033, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
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