87016 ZIP Code — Estancia, NM

Torrance County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87016 is located in Estancia, New Mexico, within Torrance County. It covers approximately 582.59 square miles and serves a population of 2,848 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 505.

About ZIP code 87016

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $120,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $40,191. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 87016 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,848

population

582.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87016 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87016

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87016. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Estancia	Acceptable
Estancia	Preferred

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,848
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	057

Geography
Land area	582.59 sq mi
Water area	0.63 sq mi
Latitude	34.7342
Longitude	-106.1398
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	61.7%	57.6%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	27.6%	29.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	10.2%	11.0%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.5%	2.2%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,848

Population

People per sq mi

54.4

Median age

$40,191

Median household income

$24,533

Per capita income

$120,600

Median home value

$727

Median monthly rent

76.9%

Home ownership

21.7%

Poverty rate

25.4%

Unemployment

1,164

Housing units

16.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

110

20–24

149

25–34

115

158

35–44

122

144

45–54

111

55–59

233

60–64

179

223

65–74

171

205

75–84

157

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	458	16.1%
18 and over	2,390	83.9%
65 and over	783	27.5%
Median age	54.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 58.4%

Hispanic or Latino 19.1%

Other race 15.7%

Two or more races 5.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,055	58.4%
Hispanic or Latino	672	19.1%
Other race	552	15.7%
Two or more races	194	5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	47	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.7%	57.6%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	27.6%	29.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	10.2%	11.0%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.5%	2.2%	4.1%

Under $10k 8.5%

$10k–$15k 7.0%

$15k–$25k 20.5%

$25k–$35k 12.1%

$35k–$50k 12.2%

$50k–$75k 14.8%

$75k–$100k 6.4%

$100k–$150k 15.7%

$150k–$200k 1.4%

$200k+ 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.5%
$10k–$15k	7.0%
$15k–$25k	20.5%
$25k–$35k	12.1%
$35k–$50k	12.2%
$50k–$75k	14.8%
$75k–$100k	6.4%
$100k–$150k	15.7%
$150k–$200k	1.4%
$200k+	1.4%
Median income	$40,191

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.1%

$50k–$100k 36.7%

$100k–$150k 20.3%

$150k–$200k 14.9%

$200k–$300k 13.9%

$300k–$500k 5.5%

$500k–$1M 6.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$120,600
Median rent / month	$727
Owner occupied	76.9%
Renter occupied	23.1%
Vacant	17.9%
Single-family detached	74.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	24.7%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.7%
2000–2009	6.3%
1990–1999	14.6%
1980–1989	24.4%
1970–1979	15.9%
1960–1969	3.4%
1950–1959	7.5%
1940–1949	8.4%
1939 or earlier	15.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	12.9%
2 bedrooms	13.0%
3 bedrooms	61.3%
4 bedrooms	9.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.2%
1 vehicle	20.9%
2 vehicles	47.8%
3 or more	28.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	67.3%
Electricity	7.3%
Propane / LP gas	1.3%
Wood	18.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	670	56.8%
Cohabiting couple	38	3.2%
Male householder, no spouse	242	20.5%
Female householder, no spouse	229	19.4%
Households with children under 18	206	17.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	511	43.3%
Average household size	2.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.3%	21.4%
Married	60.6%	60.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.9%
Widowed	5.3%	4.3%
Divorced	4.8%	13.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.3%

Some HS, no diploma 4.4%

HS graduate 33.1%

Some college, no degree 30.8%

Associate's degree 11.4%

Bachelor's degree 6.8%

Graduate / professional 9.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.3%
Bachelor's or higher	16.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	12	2.3%
Elementary school	158	30.9%
High school	149	29.2%
College / grad school	192	37.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 26.5%

Agriculture & mining 17.0%

Education & healthcare 17.0%

Public administration 16.6%

Construction 8.1%

Manufacturing 3.5%

Wholesale trade 3.5%

Retail trade 3.0%

Transportation & utilities 1.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.7%

Other services 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.9%
Service	30.1%
Sales & office	8.6%
Natural resources & construction	19.9%
Production & transportation	5.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	59.7%
Government	30.7%
Self-employed	9.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	61.7%
Carpool	18.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	14.5%
Other means	2.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.8

Poverty

All people 21.7%

Under 18 years 24.5%

18 and over 21.1%

Married-couple families 9.3%

Female-led households 36.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.4%
Retirement income	37.0%
Supplemental Security	2.5%
Cash public assistance	4.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.2%
High blood pressure	33.0%
High cholesterol	30.6%
Diabetes	13.4%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	25.7%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	5.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.4%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	26.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.0%
Depression	19.9%
Fair or poor health	19.1%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	15.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	66.6%
Visited dentist	53.6%
Cholesterol screening	84.4%
Teeth loss	18.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	387	16.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	25.4%
65 and over	45.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	41.8%
Public insurance	59.0%
No insurance	14.1%
Uninsured under 19	21.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,709	95.1%
Spanish	171	6.3%
Other Indo-European	171	6.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,519	88.4%
Born in same state	2,515	88.3%
Born in different state	1,670	58.6%
Foreign born	4	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	329	11.6%
Not a US citizen	95	28.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	510	17.9%
Italian	272	9.6%
Arab	227	8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	40	1.4%
Polish	33	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.4%
Internet access	78.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87016

What city is ZIP code 87016 in?

ZIP code 87016 is primarily assigned to Estancia, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87016 in?

ZIP code 87016 falls within Torrance County, New Mexico.

Does ZIP code 87016 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 87016 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 87016 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 87016 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87016?

22% of residents in ZIP code 87016 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 87016 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 87016 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 87016 in?

ZIP code 87016 observes the MST timezone.