Hatch, NM · standard
ZIP Code 87937
Doña Ana County, New Mexico - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,303
- 7/sq mi Low-density area
- $39,495
- Median income Below-median income area
- $97,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 4.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hatch pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 5th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 9th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7
- people per sq mi
- 66%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 87937 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 87937 covers 465.2 square miles in Hatch, Doña Ana County, New Mexico (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,303 residents on file, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 87937 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $39,495 (33% below the average New Mexico ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,564. Economic pressure is pronounced: 36.8% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 15.5%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $97,400 (55% below the average New Mexico ZIP), and median rent is $468; owner occupancy is 65.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 4.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Doña Ana County, so 87937 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 87937
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hatch, NM
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 87937.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
5 establishments
- Wholesale trade 4
Wholesale trade
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 87937, Hatch, 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
3,303
Population
465.2
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 87937?
36.3
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
32.4%
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?
$39,495
Median Household Income
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$23,564
Per Capita Income
36.8%
Poverty Rate
15.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 87937 ranks among New Mexico ZIPs
Hatch, 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)
$39,495 20th percentile higher than 20% 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
1,089housing units
1,089
Total Housing Units
923
Occupied Units
166
Vacant Units
3.23
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$97,400
Median Home Value
-55% vs state ZIP avg
$468
Median Rent
1986
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 50 business establishments in ZIP 87937, employing approximately 514 people with a combined annual payroll of $19,035,000.
50
Businesses
514
Employees
$19.0M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 11 | 22.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 16.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 14.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 8.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 6.0% |
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 87937 vs 87941 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87941 | Salem, NM | 1,216 | 7.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 87937, 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 (3,303 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 87937 in?
ZIP code 87937 (Hatch) 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 87937?
ZIP code 87937 in Hatch, NM has a population of 3,303 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87937?
The median household income in ZIP 87937 is $39,495, which is 48% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 87937?
The median home value in ZIP 87937 is $97,400, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87937?
The largest racial group in ZIP 87937 is Two or More Ethnicities at 28.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 89.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 87937?
ZIP code 87937 has 50 business establishments employing approximately 514 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 87937?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 87937 are: Retail trade (11), Transportation and warehousing (8), Accommodation and food services (7). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 87937?
In ZIP code 87937, 30.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 4.4% 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 87937?
In ZIP code 87937, approximately 65.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87937?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87937 is 36.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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