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ZIP Code 87743

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

361
0/sq mi
$44,766
Median income
$53,300
Median home value
32.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

9th pct
household income, US ZIPs
1th pct
home value, US ZIPs
0
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 87743 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 87743 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1203.3 square miles in Roy, Harding County, New Mexico. The area is home to 361 residents, producing a population density of 0 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 87743 against New Mexico and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 87743 sits at $44,766 (25% below the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $94,448. The poverty rate stands at 22.7% and the unemployment rate at 22.4%. On housing, the median home value is $53,300 (75% below the state average) with median rent at $1,063 per month, and 74.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 87743 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.3, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 87743 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 87743, Roy, 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

361

Population

1203.3

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 87743?

45.3

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 31.4%
African American 2.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 27.2%
Hispanic or Latino 49.7%

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?

$44,766

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$94,448

Per Capita Income

22.7%

Poverty Rate

22.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 87743 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$44,766 9th percentile higher than 9% 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 77.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.4%

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

What does housing look like?

309

Total Housing Units

195

Occupied Units

114

Vacant Units

2.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.9%
Renter 25.1%

$53,300

Median Home Value

-75% vs state

$1,063

Median Rent

1966

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 87743, employing approximately 32 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,273,000.

8

Businesses

32

Employees

$1.3M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 87743 in?
ZIP code 87743 (Roy) 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 87743?
ZIP code 87743 in Roy, NM has a population of 361 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87743?
The median household income in ZIP 87743 is $44,766, which is 41% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 87743?
The median home value in ZIP 87743 is $53,300, which is 81% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87743?
The largest racial group in ZIP 87743 is White at 31.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 49.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 87743?
ZIP code 87743 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 32 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 87743?
In ZIP code 87743, 77.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.4% 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 87743?
In ZIP code 87743, approximately 74.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87743?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87743 is 22.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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