PlainZIP

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
$39,495
Median income
$97,400
Median home value
4.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $23,564. Local economic indicators show a 36.8% poverty rate alongside 15.5% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $97,400 (55% below the state average); renters pay a median of $468 monthly, and 65.8% of units are owner-occupied.

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 -. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 87937, plus 6 more within Doña Ana 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 87937

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hatch, NM

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 87937.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 87937?

36.3

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

32.4%

Foreign-Born

White 28.2%
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 28.2%
Hispanic or Latino 89.6%

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?

$39,495

Median Household Income

-33% vs state

$23,564

Per Capita Income

36.8%

Poverty Rate

15.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 87937 ranks nationally

Hatch, NM household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$39,495 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 30.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 4.4%

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

What does housing look like?

1,089

Total Housing Units

923

Occupied Units

166

Vacant Units

3.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.8%
Renter 34.2%

$97,400

Median Home Value

-55% vs state

$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

More ZIP Codes in Doña Ana County

88001 standard
Las Cruces, NM
Pop: 37,484
88011 standard
Las Cruces, NM
Pop: 27,698
88005 standard
Las Cruces, NM
Pop: 27,116
88012 standard
Las Cruces, NM
Pop: 25,961
88007 standard
Las Cruces, NM
Pop: 24,048
88021 standard
Anthony, NM
Pop: 18,421

Related Areas

Doña Ana County Hatch, NM New Mexico

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.