Mora, NM · standard
ZIP Code 87732
Mora County, New Mexico - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,672
- 4/sq mi Low-density area
- $69,421
- Median income Near-median income area
- $135,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 40.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mora pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 46th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 21st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 87732 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 87732 covers 398.1 square miles in Mora, Mora County, New Mexico (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,672 residents on file, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 87732 reports a modest median household income of $69,421 (17% above the average New Mexico ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,129. The poverty rate is 21.7%, 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 $135,200 (37% below the average New Mexico ZIP), and median rent is $1,123; owner occupancy is 81.9%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mora County, so 87732 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 87732
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mora, NM
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 87732.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 4
Health care and social assistance
4 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 87732, Mora, 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
1,672
Population
398.1
Area (sq mi)
4
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 87732?
47.3
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
1.8%
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?
$69,421
Median Household Income
+17% vs state ZIP avg
$34,129
Per Capita Income
21.7%
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 87732 ranks among New Mexico ZIPs
Mora, 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)
$69,421 Top 30% higher than 70% 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
932housing units
932
Total Housing Units
711
Occupied Units
221
Vacant Units
2.12
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$135,200
Median Home Value
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$1,123
Median Rent
1972
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 30 business establishments in ZIP 87732, employing approximately 216 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,376,000.
30
Businesses
216
Employees
$7.4M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 11 | 36.7% |
| Construction | 6 | 20.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 16.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 13.3% |
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 87732 vs 87723 →
ZIP 87732 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 87732
Mora (87732)
1,672 residents
- 87715 532
Cleveland (87715)
532 residents
- 87723 408
Holman (87723)
408 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 87732 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 87732, 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 (1,672 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 87732 in?
ZIP code 87732 (Mora) 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 87732?
ZIP code 87732 in Mora, NM has a population of 1,672 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87732?
The median household income in ZIP 87732 is $69,421, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 87732?
The median home value in ZIP 87732 is $135,200, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87732?
The largest racial group in ZIP 87732 is Two or More Ethnicities at 42.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 84.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 87732?
ZIP code 87732 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 216 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 87732?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 87732 are: Retail trade (11), Construction (6), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 87732?
In ZIP code 87732, 66.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.5% 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 87732?
In ZIP code 87732, approximately 81.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87732?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87732 is 21.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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