ZIP Code 87901
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Truth Or Consequences · Sierra County · New Mexico
- Population
- 7,139
- Median income
- $34,242
- Median home value
- $128,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 18.3%
- Land area
- 2099.7 sq mi
3/sq mi
▼ 55% vs US
higher than 3% of US ZIPs
▼ 54% vs US
higher than 19% of US ZIPs
Median age 46.1
Denver
ZIP code 87901 in Truth Or Consequences, New Mexico has a population of 7,139. The median household income is $34,242, which is 55% below the national average. Median home value is $128,700, 54% below the US average. 18.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 87901 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2099.7 square miles in Truth Or Consequences, Sierra County, New Mexico. The area is home to 7,139 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 87901 against New Mexico and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 87901 sits at $34,242 (42% below the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $22,652. The poverty rate stands at 30.8% and the unemployment rate at 1.6%. On housing, the median home value is $128,700 (40% below the state average) with median rent at $713 per month, and 61.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 87901 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.1, and the average commute is —. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sierra County, so you can benchmark 87901 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 87901
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 87901.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
31 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
30 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
15 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
13 establishments
- Construction 11
Construction
11 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
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 87901, Truth Or Consequences, 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
7,139
Population
2099.7
Area (sq mi)
3
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 87901?
46.1
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
3.6%
Foreign-Born
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?
$34,242
Median Household Income
-42% vs state
$22,652
Per Capita Income
30.8%
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
4,042
Total Housing Units
2,868
Occupied Units
1,174
Vacant Units
2.14
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$128,700
Median Home Value
-40% vs state
$713
Median Rent
1976
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-20.6%
YoY Change (2024)
233
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+133%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 87901 have decreased 20.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +133% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +17.4% | 177 |
| 2021 | +10.6% | 196 |
| 2022 | +12.8% | 221 |
| 2023 | +32.4% | 293 |
| 2024 | -20.6% | 233 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 137 business establishments in ZIP 87901, employing approximately 1,655 people with a combined annual payroll of $54,728,000.
137
Businesses
1,655
Employees
$54.7M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 31 | 22.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 30 | 21.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 10.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 9.5% |
| Construction | 11 | 8.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 7.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 6.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 2.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 2.2% |
| Information | 3 | 2.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 2.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 87901 vs 87935 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87935 | Elephant Butte, NM | 1,770 | 6.1 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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