PlainZIP

Ocate, NM · standard

ZIP Code 87734

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

181
1/sq mi
$123,500
Median income
41.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ocate pairs a top-decile household income, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 9%
household income, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
100%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 87734 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 87734 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ocate, Mora County, New Mexico, home to just 181 residents across 362.0 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 87734 skews affluent, with a median household income of $123,500 (108% above the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $44,026. Local economic indicators show a 0.0% poverty rate alongside 16.3% unemployment. Median home value sits at -, median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 100.0%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.3, and the average commute is -. To put 87734 in local context, 1 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 87734, Ocate, 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

181

Population

362.0

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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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

How ZIP 87734 ranks nationally

Ocate, NM household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$123,500 Top 9% higher than 91% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 87734 vs 87735 →

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

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87712 standard
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Related Areas

Mora County Ocate, NM New Mexico

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).

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