ZIP Code 87936

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Garfield · Doña Ana County · New Mexico

Population
515

17/sq mi

Median income
$22,043

▼ 71% vs US

higher than 1% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$183,200

▼ 34% vs US

higher than 39% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
3.2%

Median age 67.9

Land area
31.0 sq mi

Denver

ZIP code 87936 in Garfield, New Mexico has a population of 515. The median household income is $22,043, which is 71% below the national average. Median home value is $183,200, 34% below the US average. 3.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 87936 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 31.0 square miles in Garfield, Doña Ana County, New Mexico. The area is home to 515 residents, producing a population density of 17 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 87936 against New Mexico and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 87936 sits at $22,043 (63% below the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $15,208. The poverty rate stands at 33.6% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $183,200 (15% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 87936 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 3.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 67.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Doña Ana County, so you can benchmark 87936 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 →

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 87936, Garfield, 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

515

Population

31.0

Area (sq mi)

17

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 87936?

67.9

Median Age

57.5%

Male

42.5%

Female

53.7%

Foreign-Born

White 20.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.0%
Hispanic or Latino 76.6%

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?

$22,043

Median Household Income

-63% vs state

$15,208

Per Capita Income

33.6%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 40.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 3.2%

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

What does housing look like?

165

Total Housing Units

103

Occupied Units

62

Vacant Units

2.08

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$183,200

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

1960

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 87936, employing approximately 14 people with a combined annual payroll of $672,000.

4

Businesses

14

Employees

$672K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
87933 Derry, NM 106 2.7 mi
87941 Salem, NM 1,216 3.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 87936 in?
ZIP code 87936 (Garfield) is located in Doña Ana County, New Mexico. Doña Ana County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/doa-ana-nm.
What is the population of ZIP code 87936?
ZIP code 87936 in Garfield, NM has a population of 515 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87936?
The median household income in ZIP 87936 is $22,043, which is 71% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 87936?
The median home value in ZIP 87936 is $183,200, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87936?
The largest racial group in ZIP 87936 is White at 20.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 76.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 87936?
ZIP code 87936 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 14 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 87936?
In ZIP code 87936, 40.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 3.2% 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 87936?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87936 is 33.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Garfield, NM

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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