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ZIP Code 87824

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

194
1/sq mi
40.8%
Bachelor's or higher

ZIP code 87824 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 388.0 square miles in Luna, Catron County, New Mexico. The area is home to 194 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 87824 against New Mexico and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 87824 sits at -, while per-capita income is $23,396. The poverty rate stands at 32.9% 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 87824 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 40.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 65.7, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 87824 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 87824, Luna, 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

194

Population

388.0

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 87824?

65.7

Median Age

77.6%

Male

22.4%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 53.3%
African American 16.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 30.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.7%

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?

$23,396

Per Capita Income

32.9%

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 48.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.8%

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

What does housing look like?

203

Total Housing Units

68

Occupied Units

135

Vacant Units

1.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

1981

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 87824 in?
ZIP code 87824 (Luna) 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 87824?
ZIP code 87824 in Luna, NM has a population of 194 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87824?
The largest racial group in ZIP 87824 is White at 53.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.7% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 87824?
In ZIP code 87824, 48.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.8% 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 87824?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87824 is 32.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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