87014 ZIP Code — Cubero, NM

Cibola County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87014 is located in Cubero, New Mexico, within Cibola County. It covers approximately 20.98 square miles and serves a population of 591 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 505.

About ZIP code 87014

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $19,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

Median household income is $46,449. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. 55% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 49%.

Overall, ZIP code 87014 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

591

population

20.98

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87014 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87014

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87014. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cubero	Acceptable
Cubero	Preferred

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	591
Population density	28 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	006

Geography
Land area	20.98 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	34.9420
Longitude	-107.8546
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	505

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.5%	54.3%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	31.1%	29.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	8.4%	15.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

591

Population

People per sq mi

43.8

Median age

$46,449

Median household income

$24,500

Per capita income

$19,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

64.5%

Home ownership

27.2%

Poverty rate

18.0%

Unemployment

313

Housing units

11.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

20–24

35–44

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	50	8.5%
18 and over	541	91.5%
65 and over	199	33.7%
Median age	43.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 39.9%

Hispanic or Latino 20.8%

Two or more races 20.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 18.5%

Group	Count	%
White	298	39.9%
Hispanic or Latino	155	20.8%
Two or more races	155	20.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	138	18.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.5%	54.3%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	31.1%	29.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	8.4%	15.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	4.1%

$10k–$15k 30.6%

$35k–$50k 24.5%

$50k–$75k 44.9%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	30.6%
$35k–$50k	24.5%
$50k–$75k	44.9%
Median income	$46,449

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 85.5%

$200k–$300k 14.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$19,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	64.5%
Renter occupied	35.5%
Vacant	17.9%
Single-family detached	45.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	54.5%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	1.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	39.4%
1980–1989	10.0%
1970–1979	17.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	5.2%
1940–1949	4.8%
1939 or earlier	23.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	43.7%
3 bedrooms	27.1%
4 bedrooms	29.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	78.2%
2 vehicles	0.0%
3 or more	21.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.9%
Electricity	12.4%
Propane / LP gas	47.7%
Wood	30.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	34	9.4%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	129	35.5%
Female householder, no spouse	200	55.1%
Households with children under 18	36	9.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	198	54.5%
Average household size	1.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	88.6%	0.0%
Married	11.4%	14.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	70.1%
Divorced	0.0%	15.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 70.1%

Some college, no degree 18.8%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 11.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	11.1%

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

Other services 57.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 42.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	42.2%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	57.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	42.2%
Carpool	57.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 27.2%

Under 18 years 100.0%

18 and over 20.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 44.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.5%
Retirement income	21.5%
Supplemental Security	9.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.5%
High blood pressure	35.0%
High cholesterol	34.3%
Diabetes	17.1%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	26.3%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.2%
Cancer	5.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.9%
Binge drinking	11.9%
No physical activity	29.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	18.0%
Fair or poor health	21.7%
Poor mental health	13.8%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	17.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.1%
Visited dentist	59.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	12.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	48.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	58.2%
65 and over	44.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	13.2%
Public insurance	86.0%
No insurance	8.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	541	91.5%
Spanish	44	8.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	591	100.0%
Born in same state	591	100.0%
Born in different state	591	100.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	61.4%
Internet access	52.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87014

What city is ZIP code 87014 in?

ZIP code 87014 is primarily assigned to Cubero, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87014 in?

ZIP code 87014 falls within Cibola County, New Mexico.

Does ZIP code 87014 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 87014 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 87014 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 87014 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87014?

27% of residents in ZIP code 87014 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 87014?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 87014 in?

ZIP code 87014 observes the MST timezone.