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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
$69,421
Median income
$135,200
Median home value
40.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
21th 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 New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $34,129. The poverty rate stands at 21.7% and the unemployment rate at 7.3%. The typical home here is valued at $135,200 (37% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,123 monthly, and 81.9% of units are owner-occupied.

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 -. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Mora County, so you can benchmark 87732 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 87732

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mora, NM

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 87732.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 87732?

47.3

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 41.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 42.2%
Hispanic or Latino 84.3%

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

$34,129

Per Capita Income

21.7%

Poverty Rate

7.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 87732 ranks nationally

Mora, NM household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$69,421 46th percentile higher than 46% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 66.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.5%

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

What does housing look like?

932

Total Housing Units

711

Occupied Units

221

Vacant Units

2.12

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.9%
Renter 18.1%

$135,200

Median Home Value

-37% vs state

$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

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ZIP 87732 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 87732 ranks the most populous - 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
87723 Holman, NM 408 6.6 mi
87715 Cleveland, NM 532 5.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Mora County

87715 standard
Cleveland, NM
Pop: 532
87752 standard
Wagon Mound, NM
Pop: 431
87723 standard
Holman, NM
Pop: 408
87722 standard
Guadalupita, NM
Pop: 376
87712 standard
Buena Vista, NM
Pop: 283
87713 standard
Chacon, NM
Pop: 283

Related Areas

Mora County Mora, NM New Mexico

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.

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