Torreon, NM · standard

ZIP Code 87061

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

371
1/sq mi
$44,277
Median income
$173,600
Median home value
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Torreon pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

9th pct
household income, US ZIPs
36th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
100%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 87061 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 87061 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 337.3 square miles in Torreon, Torrance County, New Mexico. The area is home to 371 residents, producing a population density of 1 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 87061 against New Mexico and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 87061 sits at $44,277 (25% below the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $28,275. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $173,600 (19% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 87061 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.8, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 87061 sits relative to New Mexico and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 87061, Torreon, NM · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

371

Population

337.3

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 87061?

51.8

Median Age

45.0%

Male

55.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 81.8%
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 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%

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?

$44,277

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$28,275

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 87061 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$44,277 9th percentile higher than 9% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 34.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

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

What does housing look like?

335

Total Housing Units

160

Occupied Units

175

Vacant Units

1.82

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$173,600

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

1987

Median Year Built

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 87061 in?
ZIP code 87061 (Torreon) is located in Torrance County, New Mexico. Torrance County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/torrance-nm.
What is the population of ZIP code 87061?
ZIP code 87061 in Torreon, NM has a population of 371 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87061?
The median household income in ZIP 87061 is $44,277, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 87061?
The median home value in ZIP 87061 is $173,600, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87061?
The largest racial group in ZIP 87061 is White at 81.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.2% of the population.

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