Mills, NM · standard

ZIP Code 87730

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

27
Population
$49,375
Median income
$56,300
Median home value
16.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

13th pct
household income, US ZIPs
1th pct
home value, US ZIPs
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 87730 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 87730 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers the local postal service area in Mills, Harding County, New Mexico. The area is home to 27 residents, 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 87730 against New Mexico and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 87730 sits at $49,375 (17% below the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $19,360. The poverty rate stands at 3.3% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $56,300 (74% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 85.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 87730 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 18.5, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 87730 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 87730, Mills, 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

27

Population

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 87730?

18.5

Median Age

58.3%

Male

41.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 85.0%
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 15.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%

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?

$49,375

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$19,360

Per Capita Income

3.3%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 87730 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,375 13th percentile higher than 13% 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 52.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.0%

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

What does housing look like?

15

Total Housing Units

14

Occupied Units

1

Vacant Units

4.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.7%
Renter 14.3%

$56,300

Median Home Value

-74% vs state

1976

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 87730 in?
ZIP code 87730 (Mills) is located in Harding County, New Mexico. Harding County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/harding-nm.
What is the population of ZIP code 87730?
ZIP code 87730 in Mills, NM has a population of 27 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87730?
The median household income in ZIP 87730 is $49,375, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 87730?
The median home value in ZIP 87730 is $56,300, which is 80% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87730?
The largest racial group in ZIP 87730 is White at 85.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.0% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 87730?
In ZIP code 87730, 52.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.0% 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 87730?
In ZIP code 87730, approximately 85.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87730?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87730 is 3.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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