PlainZIP

Arrey, NM · standard

ZIP Code 87930

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

829
2/sq mi
$38,085
Median income
13.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Arrey pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

5th pct
household income, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
100%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 87930 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 87930 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Arrey, Sierra County, New Mexico, home to just 829 residents across 376.8 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 87930 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $38,085 (36% below the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $21,018. Poverty here runs at 8.5%, with unemployment measured at 0.0%. Median home value sits at -, median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 100.0%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.6, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 87930, 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 →

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 87930, Arrey, 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

829

Population

376.8

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 87930?

57.6

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

54.2%

Foreign-Born

White 31.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.2%
Hispanic or Latino 68.4%

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?

$38,085

Median Household Income

-36% vs state

$21,018

Per Capita Income

8.5%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 87930 ranks nationally

Arrey, NM household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$38,085 5th percentile higher than 5% 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 39.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.9%

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

What does housing look like?

335

Total Housing Units

229

Occupied Units

106

Vacant Units

3.14

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

1973

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 11 business establishments in ZIP 87930, employing approximately 27 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,378,000.

11

Businesses

27

Employees

$1.4M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 3 27.3%

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 87930 vs 87931 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
87931 Caballo, NM 634 9.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Sierra County

87901 standard
Truth Or Consequences, NM
Pop: 7,139
87935 standard
Elephant Butte, NM
Pop: 1,770
87942 standard
Williamsburg, NM
Pop: 898
87931 standard
Caballo, NM
Pop: 634
88042 standard
Hillsboro, NM
Pop: 250
87943 standard
Winston, NM
Pop: 228

Related Areas

Sierra County Arrey, NM New Mexico

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 87930 in? ▼
ZIP code 87930 (Arrey) 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 87930? ▼
ZIP code 87930 in Arrey, NM has a population of 829 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87930? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 87930 is $38,085, which is 50% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87930? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 87930 is White at 31.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 68.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 87930? ▼
ZIP code 87930 has 11 business establishments employing approximately 27 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 87930? ▼
In ZIP code 87930, 39.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.9% 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 87930? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87930 is 8.5% 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.