PlainZIP

Jarales, NM · standard

ZIP Code 87023

Valencia County, New Mexico - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

665
82/sq mi
$169,300
Median home value
18.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Jarales pairs below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

34th pct
home value, US ZIPs
82
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 87023 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 87023 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Jarales, Valencia County, New Mexico, home to just 665 residents across 8.1 square miles, a density of 82 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

Median household income is not on file for ZIP 87023, but per-capita income is $27,761. 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.0%. Housing costs here run $169,300 for a typical home value (21% below the state average), with rent averaging - a month; 85.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.7, and the average commute is -. To put 87023 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 4 additional ZIPs in Valencia County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 →

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 87023, Jarales, 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

665

Population

8.1

Area (sq mi)

82

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 87023?

51.7

Median Age

63.7%

Male

36.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 54.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 20.9%
Hispanic or Latino 86.9%

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?

$27,761

Per Capita Income

12.4%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 85.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

227

Total Housing Units

162

Occupied Units

65

Vacant Units

1.89

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.8%
Renter 14.2%

$169,300

Median Home Value

-21% vs state

1977

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 87023, employing approximately 15 people with a combined annual payroll of $293,000.

6

Businesses

15

Employees

$293K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 87023 vs 87002 →

ZIP 87023 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 87023 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
87002 Belen, NM 22,517 5.7 mi
87006 Bosque, NM 703 8.7 mi
87031 Los Lunas, NM 44,075 11.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Valencia County

87031 standard
Los Lunas, NM
Pop: 44,075
87002 standard
Belen, NM
Pop: 22,517
87068 standard
Bosque Farms, NM
Pop: 4,755
87042 standard
Peralta, NM
Pop: 3,644

Related Areas

Valencia County Jarales, NM New Mexico

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 87023 in? ▼
ZIP code 87023 (Jarales) is located in Valencia County, New Mexico. Valencia County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/valencia-nm.
What is the population of ZIP code 87023? ▼
ZIP code 87023 in Jarales, NM has a population of 665 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 87023? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 87023 is $169,300, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87023? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 87023 is White at 54.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 86.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 87023? ▼
ZIP code 87023 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 15 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 87023? ▼
In ZIP code 87023, 85.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 87023? ▼
In ZIP code 87023, approximately 85.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87023? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87023 is 12.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.