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Catron County
Quemado, NM
87829
87829 ZIP Code — Quemado, NM
Catron County, New Mexico
ZIP code 87829 is located in
Quemado ,
New Mexico ,
within Catron County .
It covers approximately 1,375.90 square miles and serves a population of
887 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 575 .
About ZIP code 87829
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $171,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $48,783. 61% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 32% of workers work from home.
College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 25% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 46%.
Overall, ZIP code 87829 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
887
Population density
887 / sq mi
State FIPS
35
County FIPS
003
Geography
Land area
1,375.90 sq mi
Water area
2.17 sq mi
Latitude
34.2515
Longitude
-108.7342
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
575
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
53.8%
69.5%
48.8%
$50k – $100k
38.3%
22.0%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
7.9%
8.1%
17.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
0.5%
4.1%
Demographics & statistics
$48,783
Median household income
$171,900
Median home value
13.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 141 15.9% 18 and over 746 84.1% 65 and over 390 44.0% Median age 60.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 868 97.9% Two or more races 19 2.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
53.8%
69.5%
48.8%
$50k – $100k
38.3%
22.0%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
7.9%
8.1%
17.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
0.5%
4.1%
Range % of households $10k–$15k 9.5% $15k–$25k 10.8% $25k–$35k 14.9% $35k–$50k 19.0% $50k–$75k 25.1% $75k–$100k 15.3% $100k–$150k 2.7% $150k–$200k 2.7% Median income $48,783
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $171,900 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 90.5% Renter occupied 9.5% Vacant 46.0% Single-family detached 68.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 31.9% Median rooms 4.7 Avg household size (owned) 1.82
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 3.8% 2000–2009 21.9% 1990–1999 17.4% 1980–1989 19.6% 1970–1979 18.9% 1960–1969 5.2% 1950–1959 6.6% 1940–1949 4.8% 1939 or earlier 1.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 4.3% 1 bedroom 2.7% 2 bedrooms 44.1% 3 bedrooms 49.0% 4 bedrooms 0.0% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 5.9% 1 vehicle 13.3% 2 vehicles 38.8% 3 or more 42.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 8.6% Electricity 10.8% Propane / LP gas 36.8% Wood 27.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 230 51.9% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 139 31.4% Female householder, no spouse 74 16.7% Households with children under 18 52 11.7% Households with seniors (65+) 275 62.1% Average household size 2.00
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 7.6% 0.0% Married 65.8% 78.2% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 20.4% 14.1% Divorced 6.2% 7.6%
Education
Some college, no degree
38.9%
Graduate / professional
3.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 96.1% Bachelor's or higher 13.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 141 100.0% High school 0 0.0% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
18.3%
Public administration
6.1%
Education & healthcare
5.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 11.8% Service 15.3% Sales & office 34.1% Natural resources & construction 29.3% Production & transportation 9.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 68.1% Government 6.1% Self-employed 25.8% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 47.6% Carpool 4.4% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 31.9% Other means 16.2% Avg commute (minutes) 14.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
7.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 60.7% Retirement income 40.4% Supplemental Security 2.7% Cash public assistance 5.9% Food stamps / SNAP 15.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 28.4% High blood pressure 39.3% High cholesterol 37.4% Diabetes 15.5% Heart disease 9.8% Stroke 4.7% Asthma 10.3% Arthritis 32.2% Kidney disease 4.3% Pulmonary disease 9.8% Cancer 8.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.9% Binge drinking 12.1% No physical activity 25.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 30.8% Depression 19.5% Fair or poor health 18.1% Poor mental health 13.7% Poor physical health 13.8% No health insurance 9.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 72.1% Visited dentist 57.5% Cholesterol screening 90.6% Teeth loss 15.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 183 24.5%
Disability % Any disability 46.0% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 41.9% 65 and over 66.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 51.4% Public insurance 74.6% No insurance 11.6% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 887 100.0% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 838 94.5% Born in same state 784 88.4% Born in different state 350 39.5% Foreign born 54 6.1% Naturalized citizen 49 5.5% Not a US citizen 21 42.9%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 164 18.5% French 151 17%
Ancestry Count % Arab 49 5.5% English 12 1.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 49.9% Internet access 92.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87829
What city is ZIP code 87829 in?
ZIP code 87829 is primarily assigned to Quemado, New Mexico.
What county is ZIP code 87829 in?
ZIP code 87829 falls within Catron County, New Mexico.
Does ZIP code 87829 have an older population?
44% of residents in ZIP code 87829 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 87829 have a large retiree population?
61% of households in ZIP code 87829 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 87829 mostly owner-occupied?
91% of occupied units in ZIP code 87829 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 87829 have a large veteran population?
25% of civilians in ZIP code 87829 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 87829 in?
ZIP code 87829 observes the MST timezone.
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