Thoreau, NM · standard
ZIP Code 87323
McKinley County, New Mexico - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,558
- 6/sq mi Low-density area
- $51,616
- Median income Below-median income area
- $138,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Thoreau pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 16th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 22nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6
- people per sq mi
- 91%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 87323 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 87323 covers 747.2 square miles in Thoreau, McKinley County, New Mexico (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,558 residents on file, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 87323 reports a modest median household income of $51,616 (13% below the average New Mexico ZIP), while per-capita income is $19,881. The poverty rate is 40.2%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $138,200 (36% below the average New Mexico ZIP), and median rent is $485; owner occupancy is 90.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in McKinley County, so 87323 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 87323
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Thoreau, NM
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 87323.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 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 87323, Thoreau, 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
4,558
Population
747.2
Area (sq mi)
6
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 87323?
39.8
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
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?
$51,616
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$19,881
Per Capita Income
40.2%
Poverty Rate
9.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 87323 ranks among New Mexico ZIPs
Thoreau, 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)
$51,616 42nd percentile higher than 42% of 265 New Mexico ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,093housing units
2,093
Total Housing Units
1,439
Occupied Units
654
Vacant Units
2.95
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$138,200
Median Home Value
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$485
Median Rent
1990
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 24 business establishments in ZIP 87323, employing approximately 270 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,862,000.
24
Businesses
270
Employees
$7.9M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 6 | 25.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 25.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 16.7% |
| Construction | 3 | 12.5% |
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 87323 vs 87312 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87312 | Continental Divide, NM | 579 | 7.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 87323, 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 (4,558 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 87323 in?
ZIP code 87323 (Thoreau) is located in McKinley County, New Mexico. McKinley County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mckinley-nm.
What is the population of ZIP code 87323?
ZIP code 87323 in Thoreau, NM has a population of 4,558 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87323?
The median household income in ZIP 87323 is $51,616, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 87323?
The median home value in ZIP 87323 is $138,200, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87323?
The largest racial group in ZIP 87323 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 76.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 87323?
ZIP code 87323 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 270 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 87323?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 87323 are: Retail trade (6), Transportation and warehousing (6), Health care and social assistance (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 87323?
In ZIP code 87323, 57.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.0% 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 87323?
In ZIP code 87323, approximately 90.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87323?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87323 is 40.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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