87036 ZIP Code — Mountainair, NM

Torrance County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87036 is located in Mountainair, New Mexico, within Torrance County. It covers approximately 1,045.83 square miles and serves a population of 1,663 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 505.

About ZIP code 87036

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $133,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,750. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 60% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 27% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 87036 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,663

population

1,045.83

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87036 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87036

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City	Status
Mountainair	Preferred

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,663
Population density	1,663 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	057

Geography
Land area	1,045.83 sq mi
Water area	0.22 sq mi
Latitude	34.4523
Longitude	-106.2864
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	53.7%	57.6%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	33.6%	29.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	9.3%	11.0%	17.6%
Over $200k	3.4%	2.2%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,663

Population

1,663

People per sq mi

55.8

Median age

$53,750

Median household income

$28,457

Per capita income

$133,700

Median home value

$807

Median monthly rent

90.2%

Home ownership

11.7%

Poverty rate

7.8%

Unemployment

818

Housing units

28.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

100

45–54

55–59

60–64

221

65–74

180

118

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	333	20.0%
18 and over	1,330	80.0%
65 and over	669	40.2%
Median age	55.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 49.7%

Hispanic or Latino 19.3%

Two or more races 12.7%

Black or African American 10.6%

Other race 6.6%

Asian 1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,025	49.7%
Hispanic or Latino	398	19.3%
Two or more races	261	12.7%
Black or African American	219	10.6%
Other race	137	6.6%
Asian	21	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.7%	57.6%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	33.6%	29.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	9.3%	11.0%	17.6%
Over $200k	3.4%	2.2%	4.1%

Under $10k 3.1%

$10k–$15k 1.1%

$15k–$25k 15.4%

$25k–$35k 14.3%

$35k–$50k 11.6%

$50k–$75k 22.2%

$75k–$100k 5.1%

$100k–$150k 19.6%

$150k–$200k 1.3%

$200k+ 6.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$10k–$15k	1.1%
$15k–$25k	15.4%
$25k–$35k	14.3%
$35k–$50k	11.6%
$50k–$75k	22.2%
$75k–$100k	5.1%
$100k–$150k	19.6%
$150k–$200k	1.3%
$200k+	6.3%
Median income	$53,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.3%

$50k–$100k 32.8%

$100k–$150k 8.7%

$150k–$200k 4.6%

$200k–$300k 13.7%

$300k–$500k 17.6%

$500k–$1M 2.0%

$1M+ 8.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$133,700
Median rent / month	$807
Owner occupied	90.2%
Renter occupied	9.8%
Vacant	29.2%
Single-family detached	72.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.1%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.84

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.4%
2000–2009	15.2%
1990–1999	19.7%
1980–1989	15.4%
1970–1979	1.3%
1960–1969	10.6%
1950–1959	8.3%
1940–1949	10.4%
1939 or earlier	17.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.2%
1 bedroom	2.8%
2 bedrooms	29.1%
3 bedrooms	46.1%
4 bedrooms	16.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.9%
1 vehicle	15.9%
2 vehicles	23.6%
3 or more	47.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	46.3%
Electricity	11.3%
Propane / LP gas	7.6%
Wood	20.7%
Solar	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	358	57.6%
Cohabiting couple	1	0.2%
Male householder, no spouse	117	18.8%
Female householder, no spouse	146	23.5%
Households with children under 18	117	18.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	410	65.9%
Average household size	2.67

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.0%	20.7%
Married	60.1%	49.8%
Separated	2.3%	1.2%
Widowed	4.5%	19.7%
Divorced	17.1%	8.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 13.8%

Some HS, no diploma 10.9%

HS graduate 25.4%

Some college, no degree 20.1%

Associate's degree 1.3%

Bachelor's degree 16.8%

Graduate / professional 11.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.3%
Bachelor's or higher	28.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	3.3%
Kindergarten	16	4.8%
Elementary school	125	37.9%
High school	125	37.9%
College / grad school	53	16.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 18.8%

Manufacturing 13.3%

Construction 10.7%

Transportation & utilities 9.6%

Wholesale trade 6.1%

Other services 5.5%

Retail trade 4.2%

Finance & real estate 3.9%

Agriculture & mining 2.8%

Information 2.4%

Public administration 1.5%

Professional & management 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.2%
Service	22.8%
Sales & office	20.1%
Natural resources & construction	16.4%
Production & transportation	15.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.2%
Government	13.1%
Self-employed	11.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	59.9%
Carpool	6.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.4%
Work from home	27.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.8

Poverty

All people 11.7%

Under 18 years 14.6%

18 and over 11.0%

Married-couple families 7.0%

Female-led households 2.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	59.6%
Retirement income	37.1%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	9.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.0%
High blood pressure	37.9%
High cholesterol	35.8%
Diabetes	15.5%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	31.2%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.0%
Binge drinking	11.2%
No physical activity	26.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.6%
Depression	18.4%
Fair or poor health	18.5%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.9%
Visited dentist	60.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	15.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	145	10.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.7%
Under 18	22.8%
18–64 years	12.1%
65 and over	40.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	28.7%
Public insurance	76.0%
No insurance	9.3%
Uninsured under 19	7.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,649	99.2%
Spanish	66	4.0%
Other Indo-European	66	4.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,564	94.0%
Born in same state	1,554	93.4%
Born in different state	1,083	65.1%
Foreign born	10	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	99	6.0%
Not a US citizen	21	21.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	255	15.3%
French	128	7.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	118	7.1%
English	10	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.4%
Internet access	85.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87036

What city is ZIP code 87036 in?

ZIP code 87036 is primarily assigned to Mountainair, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87036 in?

ZIP code 87036 falls within Torrance County, New Mexico.

Does ZIP code 87036 have an older population?

40% of residents in ZIP code 87036 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 87036 have a large retiree population?

60% of households in ZIP code 87036 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 87036 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 87036 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 87036 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 87036 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 87036 in?

ZIP code 87036 observes the MST timezone.