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Torrance County
Moriarty, NM
87035
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.
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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
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
$49,647
Median household income
$127,000
Median home value
Age distribution
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
American Indian / Alaska Native
3.3%
Black or African American
1.1%
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%
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
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
Some HS, no diploma
12.4%
Some college, no degree
25.3%
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%
Education & healthcare
12.2%
Professional & management
9.3%
Transportation & utilities
9.1%
Finance & real estate
3.8%
Agriculture & mining
3.7%
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
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.
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