Reserve, NM · standard

ZIP Code 87830

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

999
1/sq mi
$31,163
Median income
$119,800
Median home value
19.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
16th pct
home value, 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 87830 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 87830 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1998.0 square miles in Reserve, Catron County, New Mexico. The area is home to 999 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 87830 against New Mexico and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 87830 sits at $31,163 (47% below the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $25,339. The poverty rate stands at 32.8% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $119,800 (44% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 87830 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 63, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 87830 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 87830, Reserve, 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

999

Population

1998.0

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 87830?

63.0

Median Age

36.2%

Male

63.8%

Female

5.3%

Foreign-Born

White 72.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 27.1%
Hispanic or Latino 35.0%

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?

$31,163

Median Household Income

-47% vs state

$25,339

Per Capita Income

32.8%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 87830 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$31,163 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 68.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.6%

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

What does housing look like?

692

Total Housing Units

381

Occupied Units

311

Vacant Units

2.13

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$119,800

Median Home Value

-44% vs state

1979

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 16 business establishments in ZIP 87830, employing approximately 57 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,981,000.

16

Businesses

57

Employees

$2.0M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 6 37.5%

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 87830 in?
ZIP code 87830 (Reserve) 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 87830?
ZIP code 87830 in Reserve, NM has a population of 999 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87830?
The median household income in ZIP 87830 is $31,163, which is 59% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 87830?
The median home value in ZIP 87830 is $119,800, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87830?
The largest racial group in ZIP 87830 is White at 72.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 35.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 87830?
ZIP code 87830 has 16 business establishments employing approximately 57 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 87830?
In ZIP code 87830, 68.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.6% 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 87830?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87830 is 32.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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