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 Low-density area
- $34,242
- Median income Below-median income area
- $128,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
- 3rd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 87901 (Truth Or Consequences, NM) fell -20.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 292.9 in 2023 to 232.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New Mexico ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,652. The poverty rate is 30.8%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $128,700 (40% below the average New Mexico ZIP), and median rent is $713; owner occupancy is 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 -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sierra County, so 87901 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- 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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$22,652
Per Capita Income
30.8%
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 87901 ranks among New Mexico ZIPs
Truth Or Consequences, NM household income vs. every New Mexico ZIP code
Median household income among 265 reporting New Mexico ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$34,242 13th percentile higher than 13% of 265 New Mexico ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more New Mexico ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,042housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 87901, both outside NM so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (7,139 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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