87827 ZIP Code — Pie Town, NM

Catron County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87827 is located in Pie Town, New Mexico, within Catron County. It covers approximately 393.81 square miles and serves a population of 279 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 87827

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $250,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. Remote work is prevalent — 36% of workers work from home.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 44%.

Overall, ZIP code 87827 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

279

population

393.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87827 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87827

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City	Status
Pie Town	Preferred

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	279
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	393.81 sq mi
Water area	0.19 sq mi
Latitude	34.3130
Longitude	-108.2667
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	575

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	80.9%	69.5%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	22.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	19.1%	8.1%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.5%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

279

Population

People per sq mi

66.4

Median age

Median household income

$46,004

Per capita income

$250,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

68.2%

Home ownership

22.2%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

267

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	12	4.3%
18 and over	267	95.7%
65 and over	160	57.3%
Median age	66.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	279	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	80.9%	69.5%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	22.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	19.1%	8.1%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.5%	4.1%

$10k–$15k 31.8%

$50k–$75k 12.7%

$100k–$150k 55.4%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	31.8%
$50k–$75k	12.7%
$100k–$150k	55.4%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 18.7%

$200k–$300k 81.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$250,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	68.2%
Renter occupied	31.8%
Vacant	50.5%
Single-family detached	83.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.7%
Median rooms	4.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.03

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.8%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	50.2%
1990–1999	7.9%
1980–1989	12.3%
1970–1979	6.0%
1960–1969	6.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	14.8%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	23.7%
2 bedrooms	35.0%
3 bedrooms	41.3%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	24.8%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	19.7%
3 or more	55.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Propane / LP gas	24.8%
Wood	75.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	33	21.0%
Cohabiting couple	74	47.1%
Male householder, no spouse	39	24.8%
Female householder, no spouse	11	7.0%
Households with children under 18	11	7.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	113	72.0%
Average household size	1.78

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	0.0%
Married	25.7%	28.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	74.3%	71.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 30.0%

Some college, no degree 26.2%

Associate's degree 43.8%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	12	100.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 36.1%

Agriculture & mining 34.2%

Professional & management 29.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.2%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	50.6%
Natural resources & construction	15.2%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	49.4%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	20.9%
Unpaid family workers	29.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	0.0%
Carpool	63.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	36.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 22.2%

Under 18 years 100.0%

18 and over 18.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.6%
Retirement income	12.7%
Supplemental Security	41.4%
Cash public assistance	7.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	31.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.7%
High blood pressure	44.2%
High cholesterol	39.1%
Diabetes	17.4%
Heart disease	11.6%
Stroke	5.4%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	36.8%
Kidney disease	4.8%
Pulmonary disease	11.3%
Cancer	9.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.0%
Binge drinking	10.6%
No physical activity	25.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.2%
Depression	19.0%
Fair or poor health	19.2%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	14.8%
No health insurance	8.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.5%
Visited dentist	57.9%
Cholesterol screening	93.2%
Teeth loss	16.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	20	7.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	44.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.3%
65 and over	70.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.3%
Public insurance	71.3%
No insurance	16.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	279	100.0%
Spanish	11	3.9%
Other Indo-European	11	3.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	279	100.0%
Born in same state	279	100.0%
Born in different state	0	0.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	78	28%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	24	8.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	56.3%
Internet access	93.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87827

What city is ZIP code 87827 in?

ZIP code 87827 is primarily assigned to Pie Town, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87827 in?

ZIP code 87827 falls within Catron County, New Mexico.

Does ZIP code 87827 have an older population?

57% of residents in ZIP code 87827 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87827?

22% of residents in ZIP code 87827 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 87827 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 87827 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 87827?

ZIP code 87827 has an estimated population of 279 residents, with a density of 1 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 87827 in?

ZIP code 87827 observes the MST timezone.