ZIP Code 87943

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Winston · Sierra County · New Mexico

Population
228

0/sq mi

Bachelor's or higher
14.7%

Median age 88

Land area
2280.0 sq mi

Denver

ZIP code 87943 in Winston, New Mexico has a population of 228. 14.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 87943 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2280.0 square miles in Winston, Sierra County, New Mexico. The area is home to 228 residents, producing a population density of 0 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 87943 against New Mexico and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 87943 sits at , while per-capita income is $42,469. The poverty rate stands at 9.4% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 87943 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 88, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 87943 sits relative to New Mexico and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 87943, Winston, 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

228

Population

2280.0

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 87943?

88.0

Median Age

55.5%

Male

44.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 85.9%
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 14.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$42,469

Per Capita Income

9.4%

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 49.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.7%

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

What does housing look like?

203

Total Housing Units

112

Occupied Units

91

Vacant Units

1.71

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

1984

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 87943, employing approximately 48 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,765,000.

8

Businesses

48

Employees

$2.8M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 87943 in?
ZIP code 87943 (Winston) 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 87943?
ZIP code 87943 in Winston, NM has a population of 228 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87943?
The largest racial group in ZIP 87943 is White at 85.9%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 87943?
ZIP code 87943 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 48 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 87943?
In ZIP code 87943, 49.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.7% 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 87943?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87943 is 9.4% 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 Winston, NM

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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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