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Catron County
Aragon, NM
87820
87820 ZIP Code — Aragon, NM
Catron County, New Mexico
ZIP code 87820 is located in
Aragon ,
New Mexico ,
within Catron County .
It covers approximately 165.90 square miles and serves a population of
226 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 575 .
About ZIP code 87820
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $95,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $38,500. Poverty affects 41% of residents, above the national average. 88% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. Remote work is prevalent — 31% of workers work from home.
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 (19%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 23% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 58%.
Overall, ZIP code 87820 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
226
Population density
1 / sq mi
State FIPS
35
County FIPS
003
Geography
Land area
165.90 sq mi
Water area
0.50 sq mi
Latitude
33.9530
Longitude
-108.6554
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
575
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
68.2%
69.5%
48.8%
$50k – $100k
31.8%
22.0%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
8.1%
17.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
0.5%
4.1%
Demographics & statistics
$38,500
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 0 0.0% 18 and over 226 100.0% 65 and over 98 43.4% Median age 56.5 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 124 37.8% Hispanic or Latino 102 31.1% Two or more races 57 17.4% Other race 45 13.7%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
68.2%
69.5%
48.8%
$50k – $100k
31.8%
22.0%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
8.1%
17.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
0.5%
4.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 34.0% $25k–$35k 9.6% $35k–$50k 22.3% $50k–$75k 34.0% Median income $38,500
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $95,700 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 93.6% Renter occupied 6.4% Vacant 43.4% Single-family detached 42.2% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 54.2% Median rooms 4.1 Avg household size (owned) 1.74
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 3.6% 2000–2009 19.9% 1990–1999 4.2% 1980–1989 18.1% 1970–1979 12.7% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 24.7% 1940–1949 4.8% 1939 or earlier 12.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 19.9% 2 bedrooms 45.2% 3 bedrooms 28.3% 4 bedrooms 6.6% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 56.4% 2 vehicles 34.0% 3 or more 9.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 28.7% Propane / LP gas 16.0% Wood 43.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 30 31.9% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 43 45.7% Female householder, no spouse 21 22.3% Households with children under 18 0 0.0% Households with seniors (65+) 51 54.3% Average household size 1.76
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 0.0% 59.9% Married 48.8% 25.4% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 0.0% Divorced 51.2% 14.8%
Education
Some college, no degree
36.5%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 97.0% Bachelor's or higher 5.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 0 0.0% High school 0 0.0% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
100.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 31.4% Service 0.0% Sales & office 68.6% Natural resources & construction 0.0% Production & transportation 0.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 68.6% Government 31.4% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 68.6% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 31.4% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 0.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 88.3% Retirement income 40.4% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 0.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 28.6% High blood pressure 43.0% High cholesterol 37.9% Diabetes 19.4% Heart disease 11.0% Stroke 5.1% Asthma 9.0% Arthritis 33.9% Kidney disease 5.2% Pulmonary disease 8.8% Cancer 8.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 16.7% Binge drinking 10.0% No physical activity 29.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 29.5% Depression 16.1% Fair or poor health 21.0% Poor mental health 11.4% Poor physical health 14.6% No health insurance 11.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.5% Visited dentist 57.1% Cholesterol screening 93.6% Teeth loss 14.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 52 23.0%
Disability % Any disability 58.0% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 53.9% 65 and over 63.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 33.6% Public insurance 88.5% No insurance 0.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 226 100.0% Spanish 11 4.9% Other Indo-European 11 4.9% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 226 100.0% Born in same state 226 100.0% Born in different state 102 45.1% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 25 11.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 41.6% Internet access 50.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87820
What city is ZIP code 87820 in?
ZIP code 87820 is primarily assigned to Aragon, New Mexico.
What county is ZIP code 87820 in?
ZIP code 87820 falls within Catron County, New Mexico.
Does ZIP code 87820 have a large retiree population?
88% of households in ZIP code 87820 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 87820 have an older population?
43% of residents in ZIP code 87820 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87820?
41% of residents in ZIP code 87820 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 87820 mostly owner-occupied?
94% of occupied units in ZIP code 87820 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 87820 in?
ZIP code 87820 observes the MST timezone.
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