87711 ZIP Code — Anton Chico, NM

Guadalupe County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87711 is located in Anton Chico, New Mexico, within Guadalupe County. It covers approximately 183.73 square miles and serves a population of 945 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 87711

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $39,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $32,660. Poverty affects 46% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 45% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 87711 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

945

population

183.73

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87711 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87711

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87711. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Anton Chico	Acceptable
Anton Chico	Preferred

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	945
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	183.73 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	35.0935
Longitude	-105.0797
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	575

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	96.0%	77.6%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	4.0%	13.8%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	3.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.4%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

945

Population

People per sq mi

31.8

Median age

$32,660

Median household income

$13,484

Per capita income

$39,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

91.4%

Home ownership

46.2%

Poverty rate

13.3%

Unemployment

414

Housing units

5.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

112

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	326	34.5%
18 and over	619	65.5%
65 and over	125	13.2%
Median age	31.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 49.5%

Hispanic or Latino 24.5%

Two or more races 15.8%

Other race 8.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%

Group	Count	%
White	620	49.5%
Hispanic or Latino	307	24.5%
Two or more races	198	15.8%
Other race	109	8.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	18	1.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	96.0%	77.6%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	4.0%	13.8%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	3.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.4%	4.1%

Under $10k 7.9%

$10k–$15k 16.2%

$15k–$25k 16.9%

$25k–$35k 24.1%

$35k–$50k 18.3%

$50k–$75k 7.6%

$150k–$200k 9.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.9%
$10k–$15k	16.2%
$15k–$25k	16.9%
$25k–$35k	24.1%
$35k–$50k	18.3%
$50k–$75k	7.6%
$150k–$200k	9.0%
Median income	$32,660

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 55.1%

$50k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 17.4%

$150k–$200k 13.2%

$200k–$300k 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$39,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	91.4%
Renter occupied	8.6%
Vacant	33.9%
Single-family detached	52.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	47.6%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.0%
2000–2009	21.2%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	16.2%
1970–1979	21.0%
1960–1969	15.9%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	20.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	32.8%
3 bedrooms	46.2%
4 bedrooms	21.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	12.1%
2 vehicles	40.7%
3 or more	47.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Propane / LP gas	52.4%
Wood	47.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	90	31.0%
Cohabiting couple	71	24.5%
Male householder, no spouse	56	19.3%
Female householder, no spouse	73	25.2%
Households with children under 18	141	48.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	84	29.0%
Average household size	3.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	63.5%	58.9%
Married	30.7%	21.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	16.7%
Divorced	5.8%	3.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 20.8%

Some HS, no diploma 19.2%

HS graduate 26.7%

Some college, no degree 13.6%

Associate's degree 14.0%

Bachelor's degree 4.5%

Graduate / professional 1.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	60.0%
Bachelor's or higher	5.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	18	6.3%
Elementary school	126	43.9%
High school	143	49.8%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 67.3%

Retail trade 14.1%

Public administration 11.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.9%

Construction 3.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.8%
Service	22.2%
Sales & office	10.1%
Natural resources & construction	3.3%
Production & transportation	35.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	30.7%
Government	69.3%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.9%
Carpool	12.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.2

Poverty

All people 46.2%

Under 18 years 61.0%

18 and over 38.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 77.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	27.6%
Retirement income	22.4%
Supplemental Security	26.6%
Cash public assistance	3.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	44.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.4%
High blood pressure	33.5%
High cholesterol	31.4%
Diabetes	16.3%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	23.3%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	5.0%
Cancer	5.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.1%
Binge drinking	12.1%
No physical activity	28.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.9%
Depression	15.5%
Fair or poor health	19.5%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	20.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.8%
Visited dentist	58.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	13.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	19	3.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	25.7%
65 and over	71.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	25.4%
Public insurance	90.9%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	902	95.4%
Spanish	150	16.6%
Other Indo-European	150	16.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	890	94.2%
Born in same state	890	94.2%
Born in different state	757	80.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	55	5.8%
Not a US citizen	23	41.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	26	2.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.7%
Internet access	87.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87711

What city is ZIP code 87711 in?

ZIP code 87711 is primarily assigned to Anton Chico, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87711 in?

ZIP code 87711 falls within Guadalupe County, New Mexico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87711?

46% of residents in ZIP code 87711 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 87711 family-oriented?

35% of residents in ZIP code 87711 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 87711?

6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 87711 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 87711 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 87711 in?

ZIP code 87711 observes the MST timezone.