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ZIP Code 87820

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

161
0/sq mi
23.1%
Bachelor's or higher

ZIP code 87820 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 402.5 square miles in Aragon, Catron County, New Mexico. The area is home to 161 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 87820 against New Mexico and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 87820 sits at -, while per-capita income is $18,454. The poverty rate stands at 54.1% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. 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 87820 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.9, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 87820 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 87820, Aragon, 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

161

Population

402.5

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 87820?

50.9

Median Age

60.0%

Male

40.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 60.0%
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 40.0%
Hispanic or Latino 40.0%

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?

$18,454

Per Capita Income

54.1%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.1%

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

What does housing look like?

143

Total Housing Units

68

Occupied Units

75

Vacant Units

1.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

1957

Median Year Built

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 87820 in?
ZIP code 87820 (Aragon) is located in Catron County, New Mexico. Catron County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/catron-nm.
What is the population of ZIP code 87820?
ZIP code 87820 in Aragon, NM has a population of 161 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87820?
The largest racial group in ZIP 87820 is White at 60.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 40.0% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 87820?
In ZIP code 87820, 53.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87820?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87820 is 54.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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