Elephant Butte, NM · standard
ZIP Code 87935
Sierra County, New Mexico - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,770
- 19/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $51,033
- Median income Below-median income area
- $197,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 16.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Elephant Butte pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 15th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 43rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 87935 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 87935 covers 93.7 square miles in Elephant Butte, Sierra County, New Mexico (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,770 residents on file, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 87935 reports a modest median household income of $51,033 (14% below the average New Mexico ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,866. The poverty rate is 9.2%, with unemployment at 5.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $197,700 (8% below the average New Mexico ZIP) and median rent is $1,111; 75.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 64.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sierra County, so 87935 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 87935
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Elephant Butte, NM
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 87935.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Utilities
Utilities
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 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 87935, Elephant Butte, 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
1,770
Population
93.7
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 87935?
64.1
Median Age
52.1%
Male
47.9%
Female
2.1%
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?
$51,033
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$31,866
Per Capita Income
9.2%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 87935 ranks among New Mexico ZIPs
Elephant Butte, 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)
$51,033 42nd percentile higher than 42% of 265 New Mexico ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,941housing units
1,941
Total Housing Units
1,107
Occupied Units
834
Vacant Units
1.89
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$197,700
Median Home Value
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$1,111
Median Rent
1995
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 39 business establishments in ZIP 87935, employing approximately 195 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,004,000.
39
Businesses
195
Employees
$7.0M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 20.5% |
| Construction | 6 | 15.4% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 12.8% |
| Utilities | 4 | 10.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 10.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 7.7% |
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 87935 vs 87901 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87901 | Truth Or Consequences, NM | 7,139 | 6.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 87935, 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 (1,770 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 87935 in?
ZIP code 87935 (Elephant Butte) 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 87935?
ZIP code 87935 in Elephant Butte, NM has a population of 1,770 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87935?
The median household income in ZIP 87935 is $51,033, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 87935?
The median home value in ZIP 87935 is $197,700, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87935?
The largest racial group in ZIP 87935 is White at 80.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 87935?
ZIP code 87935 has 39 business establishments employing approximately 195 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 87935?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 87935 are: Accommodation and food services (8), Construction (6), Retail trade (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 87935?
In ZIP code 87935, 42.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.5% 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 87935?
In ZIP code 87935, approximately 75.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87935?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87935 is 9.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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