PlainZIP

Buena Vista, NM · standard

ZIP Code 87712

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

283
2/sq mi
$12,274
Median income
$9,999
Median home value
30.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Buena Vista pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

0th pct
household income, US ZIPs
0th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
100%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 87712 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 87712 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Buena Vista, Mora County, New Mexico, home to just 283 residents across 176.9 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 87712 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $12,274 (79% below the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $6,144. Local economic indicators show a 100.0% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $9,999 (95% below the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 100.0% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is -. To put 87712 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Mora 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 87712, Buena Vista, 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

283

Population

176.9

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 87712?

38.0

Median Age

70.8%

Male

29.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 76.3%
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 50.6%

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?

$12,274

Median Household Income

-79% vs state

$6,144

Per Capita Income

100.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 87712 ranks nationally

Buena Vista, NM household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$12,274 0th percentile higher than 0% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). This entry sits in this band. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Above this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 67.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.0%

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

What does housing look like?

215

Total Housing Units

171

Occupied Units

44

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$9,999

Median Home Value

-95% vs state

1993

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 87712 vs 87736 →

ZIP 87712 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 87712 ranks #2 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
87736 Rainsville, NM 233 7.9 mi
87745 Sapello, NM 654 7.3 mi

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Pop: 1,672
87715 standard
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Pop: 532
87752 standard
Wagon Mound, NM
Pop: 431
87723 standard
Holman, NM
Pop: 408
87722 standard
Guadalupita, NM
Pop: 376
87713 standard
Chacon, NM
Pop: 283

Related Areas

Mora County Buena Vista, NM New Mexico

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 87712 in? ▼
ZIP code 87712 (Buena Vista) is located in Mora County, New Mexico. Mora County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mora-nm.
What is the population of ZIP code 87712? ▼
ZIP code 87712 in Buena Vista, NM has a population of 283 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87712? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 87712 is $12,274, which is 84% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 87712? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 87712 is $9,999, which is 96% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87712? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 87712 is White at 76.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 50.6% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 87712? ▼
In ZIP code 87712, 67.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87712? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87712 is 100.0% 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.