87035 ZIP Code — Moriarty, NM

Torrance County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87035 is located in Moriarty, New Mexico, within Torrance County. It covers approximately 342.72 square miles and serves a population of 7,331 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 505.

About ZIP code 87035

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 $127,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $49,647. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 30% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with public administration as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

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

Overall, ZIP code 87035 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

7,331

population

342.72

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87035 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87035

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87035. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Moriarty	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

88321 Encino (17.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	7,331
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	057

Geography
Land area	342.72 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	34.8693
Longitude	-105.7359
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	54.4%	57.6%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	30.5%	29.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	12.4%	11.0%	17.6%
Over $200k	2.8%	2.2%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

7,331

Population

People per sq mi

35.6

Median age

$49,647

Median household income

$22,054

Per capita income

$127,000

Median home value

$698

Median monthly rent

81.4%

Home ownership

26.3%

Poverty rate

11.0%

Unemployment

2,545

Housing units

6.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

268

Under 5

246

315

5–9

289

242

10–14

222

343

15–19

315

241

20–24

222

463

25–34

425

474

35–44

435

450

45–54

414

192

55–59

177

244

60–64

225

444

65–74

408

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,930	26.3%
18 and over	5,401	73.7%
65 and over	1,129	15.4%
Median age	35.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 50.7%

Hispanic or Latino 21.8%

Other race 11.1%

Two or more races 11%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3.3%

Black or African American 1.1%

Asian 1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,750	50.7%
Hispanic or Latino	2,042	21.8%
Other race	1,045	11.1%
Two or more races	1,032	11%
American Indian / Alaska Native	310	3.3%
Black or African American	100	1.1%
Asian	94	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.4%	57.6%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	30.5%	29.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	12.4%	11.0%	17.6%
Over $200k	2.8%	2.2%	4.1%

Under $10k 7.9%

$10k–$15k 4.7%

$15k–$25k 12.0%

$25k–$35k 10.5%

$35k–$50k 15.1%

$50k–$75k 19.0%

$75k–$100k 10.5%

$100k–$150k 17.0%

$150k–$200k 0.4%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.9%
$10k–$15k	4.7%
$15k–$25k	12.0%
$25k–$35k	10.5%
$35k–$50k	15.1%
$50k–$75k	19.0%
$75k–$100k	10.5%
$100k–$150k	17.0%
$150k–$200k	0.4%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$49,647

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.2%

$50k–$100k 23.2%

$100k–$150k 17.4%

$150k–$200k 21.9%

$200k–$300k 11.7%

$300k–$500k 5.1%

$500k–$1M 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$127,000
Median rent / month	$698
Owner occupied	81.4%
Renter occupied	18.6%
Vacant	21.9%
Single-family detached	36.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.9%
Mobile homes	57.9%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.12

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.6%
2000–2009	7.9%
1990–1999	32.6%
1980–1989	30.8%
1970–1979	14.2%
1960–1969	2.2%
1950–1959	1.3%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	5.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	5.2%
2 bedrooms	22.4%
3 bedrooms	54.4%
4 bedrooms	15.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.0%
1 vehicle	31.2%
2 vehicles	36.8%
3 or more	27.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	56.3%
Electricity	12.8%
Propane / LP gas	12.6%
Wood	16.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,038	44.7%
Cohabiting couple	378	16.3%
Male householder, no spouse	391	16.8%
Female householder, no spouse	516	22.2%
Households with children under 18	930	40.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	688	29.6%
Average household size	3.15

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.6%	32.9%
Married	41.1%	40.6%
Separated	0.0%	3.4%
Widowed	3.8%	8.1%
Divorced	12.6%	15.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.6%

Some HS, no diploma 12.4%

HS graduate 44.8%

Some college, no degree 25.3%

Associate's degree 6.6%

Bachelor's degree 3.8%

Graduate / professional 2.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.0%
Bachelor's or higher	6.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	115	6.6%
Kindergarten	130	7.5%
Elementary school	817	47.0%
High school	572	32.9%
College / grad school	103	5.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 16.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.3%

Retail trade 14.1%

Education & healthcare 12.2%

Professional & management 9.3%

Transportation & utilities 9.1%

Other services 7.3%

Construction 4.6%

Manufacturing 4.6%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Agriculture & mining 3.7%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.9%
Service	34.2%
Sales & office	22.5%
Natural resources & construction	8.7%
Production & transportation	16.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.9%
Government	23.0%
Self-employed	4.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.2%
Carpool	7.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	5.1%
Other means	3.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.3

Poverty

All people 26.3%

Under 18 years 34.4%

18 and over 23.4%

Married-couple families 10.1%

Female-led households 51.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.9%
Retirement income	23.2%
Supplemental Security	8.5%
Cash public assistance	4.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	30.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.4%
High blood pressure	34.2%
High cholesterol	31.4%
Diabetes	13.9%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	27.6%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.9%
Binge drinking	13.3%
No physical activity	27.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.0%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	19.5%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	14.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.1%
Visited dentist	54.6%
Cholesterol screening	85.9%
Teeth loss	19.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	589	10.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.5%
Under 18	7.3%
18–64 years	24.0%
65 and over	43.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	37.8%
Public insurance	64.0%
No insurance	8.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,817	93.0%
Spanish	235	3.4%
Other Indo-European	235	3.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,922	94.4%
Born in same state	6,911	94.3%
Born in different state	4,287	58.5%
Foreign born	11	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	409	5.6%
Not a US citizen	217	53.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	818	11.2%
French	551	7.5%
Arab	490	6.7%
Dutch	128	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	63	0.9%
Polish	23	0.3%
German	8	0.1%
English	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.7%
Internet access	93.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87035

What city is ZIP code 87035 in?

ZIP code 87035 is primarily assigned to Moriarty, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87035 in?

ZIP code 87035 falls within Torrance County, New Mexico.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 87035?

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

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87035?

26% of residents in ZIP code 87035 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 87035 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 87035 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 87035 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 87035 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 87035 in?

ZIP code 87035 observes the MST timezone.