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Truth Or Consequences, NM · standard

ZIP Code 87901

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

7,139
3/sq mi
$34,242
Median income
$128,700
Median home value
18.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

3th pct
household income, US ZIPs
19th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
62%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 87901 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 87901 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Truth Or Consequences, Sierra County, New Mexico, home to 7,139 residents across 2099.7 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 87901 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $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%. Median home value sits at $128,700 (40% below the state average), median rent at $713 a month, and owner-occupancy at 61.7%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.1, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 87901, plus 6 more within Sierra County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 87901

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Truth Or Consequences, NM

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 87901.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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

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Who lives in ZIP 87901?

46.1

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

3.6%

Foreign-Born

White 69.9%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 22.4%
Hispanic or Latino 34.9%

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

How ZIP 87901 ranks nationally

Truth Or Consequences, NM household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$34,242 3rd percentile higher than 3% 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 51.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.3%

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

Owner 61.7%
Renter 38.3%

$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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87935 standard
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Pop: 1,770
87942 standard
Williamsburg, NM
Pop: 898
87930 standard
Arrey, NM
Pop: 829
87931 standard
Caballo, NM
Pop: 634
88042 standard
Hillsboro, NM
Pop: 250
87943 standard
Winston, NM
Pop: 228

Related Areas

Sierra County Truth Or Consequences, NM New Mexico

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 87901 in? ▼
ZIP code 87901 (Truth Or Consequences) is located in Sierra County, New Mexico. Sierra County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sierra-nm.
What is the population of ZIP code 87901? ▼
ZIP code 87901 in Truth Or Consequences, NM has a population of 7,139 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87901? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 87901 is $34,242, which is 55% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 87901? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 87901 is $128,700, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87901? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 87901 is White at 69.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 34.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 87901? ▼
ZIP code 87901 has 137 business establishments employing approximately 1,655 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 87901? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 87901 are: Retail trade (31), Accommodation and food services (30), Health care and social assistance (15). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 87901? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 87901 decreased by 20.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 133%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 87901? ▼
In ZIP code 87901, 51.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.3% 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 87901? ▼
In ZIP code 87901, approximately 61.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87901? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87901 is 30.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.