ZIP Code 87734

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Ocate · Mora County · New Mexico

Population
181

1/sq mi

Median income
$123,500

▲ 62% vs US

higher than 91% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
41.8%

Median age 53.3

Land area
362.0 sq mi

Denver

ZIP code 87734 in Ocate, New Mexico has a population of 181. The median household income is $123,500, which is 62% above the national average. 41.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 87734 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 362.0 square miles in Ocate, Mora County, New Mexico. The area is home to 181 residents, producing a population density of 1 people per square mile, 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 87734 against New Mexico and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 87734 sits at $123,500 (108% above the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $44,026. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 16.3%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 87734 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 41.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Mora County, so you can benchmark 87734 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 87734, Ocate, 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

181

Population

362.0

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 87734?

53.3

Median Age

44.3%

Male

55.7%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 71.3%
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 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 31.3%

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?

$123,500

Median Household Income

+108% vs state

$44,026

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

16.3%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.8%

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

What does housing look like?

91

Total Housing Units

38

Occupied Units

53

Vacant Units

3.03

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

1982

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
87735 Ojo Feliz, NM 90 7.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 87734 in?
ZIP code 87734 (Ocate) 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 87734?
ZIP code 87734 in Ocate, NM has a population of 181 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87734?
The median household income in ZIP 87734 is $123,500, which is 62% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87734?
The largest racial group in ZIP 87734 is White at 71.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 31.3% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 87734?
In ZIP code 87734, 60.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).

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Official Data Resources for Ocate, NM

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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