Cuba, NM · standard
ZIP Code 87013
Sandoval County, New Mexico - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,200
- 1/sq mi Low-density area
- $32,942
- Median income Below-median income area
- $75,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 9.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cuba pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 3rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 4th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 87013 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 87013 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cuba, Sandoval County, New Mexico, home to 5,200 residents across 4727.3 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 87013 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $32,942 (44% below the average New Mexico ZIP), while per-capita income is $14,732. Economic pressure is pronounced: 37.8% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 18.5%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $75,400 (65% below the average New Mexico ZIP), and median rent is $1,255; owner occupancy is 86.4%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31, and the average commute is 51 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the New Mexico and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 87013.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 87013
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cuba, NM
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 87013.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 4
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 87013, Cuba, NM · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
5,200
Population
4727.3
Area (sq mi)
1
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 87013?
31.0
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
1.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$32,942
Median Household Income
-44% vs state ZIP avg
$14,732
Per Capita Income
37.8%
Poverty Rate
18.5%
Unemployment Rate
50.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 87013 ranks among New Mexico ZIPs
Cuba, NM household income vs. every New Mexico ZIP code
Median household income among 265 reporting New Mexico ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$32,942 9th percentile higher than 9% of 265 New Mexico ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more New Mexico ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,976housing units
1,976
Total Housing Units
1,527
Occupied Units
449
Vacant Units
3.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$75,400
Median Home Value
-65% vs state ZIP avg
$1,255
Median Rent
1985
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 46 business establishments in ZIP 87013, employing approximately 453 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,719,000.
46
Businesses
453
Employees
$17.7M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 12 | 26.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 21.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 10.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 8.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 87013, both outside NM so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (5,200 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 87013 in?
ZIP code 87013 (Cuba) is located in Sandoval County, New Mexico. Sandoval County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sandoval-nm.
What is the population of ZIP code 87013?
ZIP code 87013 in Cuba, NM has a population of 5,200 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87013?
The median household income in ZIP 87013 is $32,942, which is 57% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 87013?
The median home value in ZIP 87013 is $75,400, which is 73% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87013?
The largest racial group in ZIP 87013 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 73.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 87013?
ZIP code 87013 has 46 business establishments employing approximately 453 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 87013?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 87013 are: Retail trade (12), Accommodation and food services (10), Health care and social assistance (5). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 87013?
In ZIP code 87013, 46.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 87013?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 87013 is 50.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 87013?
In ZIP code 87013, approximately 86.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87013?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87013 is 37.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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