PlainZIP

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
$51,616
Median income
$138,200
Median home value
18.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
22th 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 New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $19,881. Local economic indicators show a 40.2% poverty rate alongside 9.1% unemployment. Housing costs here run $138,200 for a typical home value (36% below the state average), with rent averaging $485 a month; 90.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

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 -. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing McKinley County, so you can benchmark 87323 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 87323?

39.8

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 20.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 76.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

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?

$51,616

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$19,881

Per Capita Income

40.2%

Poverty Rate

9.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 87323 ranks nationally

Thoreau, NM household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,616 16th percentile higher than 16% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.0%

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

What does housing look like?

2,093

Total Housing Units

1,439

Occupied Units

654

Vacant Units

2.95

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.7%
Renter 9.3%

$138,200

Median Home Value

-36% vs state

$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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
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Related Areas

McKinley County Thoreau, NM New Mexico

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.

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