ZipCodesToGo
New Mexico ZIP Codes
Catron County
Reserve, NM
87830
87830 ZIP Code — Reserve, NM
Catron County, New Mexico
ZIP code 87830 is located in
Reserve ,
New Mexico ,
within Catron County .
It covers approximately 723.88 square miles and serves a population of
765 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 575 .
About ZIP code 87830
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $121,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.
The gap between median ($24,572) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 67% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 21% of workers work from home.
College attainment at 5% 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 disability rates above the national average at 25%.
Overall, ZIP code 87830 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
87830 ZIP code map
View map of 87830
Cities in ZIP code 87830
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87830. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
765
Population density
1 / sq mi
State FIPS
35
County FIPS
003
Geography
Land area
723.88 sq mi
Water area
0.32 sq mi
Latitude
33.6703
Longitude
-108.7144
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
575
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
80.7%
69.5%
48.8%
$50k – $100k
17.4%
22.0%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
8.1%
17.6%
Over $200k
1.9%
0.5%
4.1%
Demographics & statistics
$24,572
Median household income
$121,200
Median home value
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 119 15.6% 18 and over 646 84.4% 65 and over 210 27.5% Median age 30.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 650 74.9% Two or more races 112 12.9% Hispanic or Latino 103 11.9% Other race 3 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
80.7%
69.5%
48.8%
$50k – $100k
17.4%
22.0%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
8.1%
17.6%
Over $200k
1.9%
0.5%
4.1%
Range % of households $10k–$15k 3.9% $15k–$25k 48.9% $25k–$35k 6.6% $35k–$50k 9.6% $50k–$75k 18.8% $75k–$100k 2.6% $100k–$150k 5.2% $200k+ 4.4% Median income $24,572
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $121,200 Median rent / month $733 Owner occupied 67.2% Renter occupied 32.8% Vacant 58.1% Single-family detached 67.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 31.1% Median rooms 4.8 Avg household size (owned) 3.38
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.6% 2000–2009 11.2% 1990–1999 16.3% 1980–1989 21.6% 1970–1979 16.3% 1960–1969 6.2% 1950–1959 10.3% 1940–1949 10.4% 1939 or earlier 6.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 5.3% 1 bedroom 4.0% 2 bedrooms 46.7% 3 bedrooms 34.6% 4 bedrooms 9.3% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 53.7% 2 vehicles 31.9% 3 or more 14.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 2.2% Electricity 22.3% Propane / LP gas 12.7% Wood 62.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 83 36.2% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 48 21.0% Female householder, no spouse 98 42.8% Households with children under 18 46 20.1% Households with seniors (65+) 153 66.8% Average household size 3.31
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 67.2% 22.7% Married 22.5% 42.7% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 10.3% 22.0% Divorced 0.0% 12.7%
Education
Some college, no degree
34.6%
Graduate / professional
2.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 100.0% Bachelor's or higher 4.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 6 2.9% Kindergarten 9 4.3% Elementary school 28 13.4% High school 60 28.7% College / grad school 106 50.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Transportation & utilities
17.1%
Education & healthcare
15.4%
Agriculture & mining
8.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 4.3% Service 13.7% Sales & office 29.9% Natural resources & construction 52.1% Production & transportation 0.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 47.0% Government 44.4% Self-employed 8.5% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 70.9% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 7.7% Work from home 21.4% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 13.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.6%
Female-led households
42.9%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 66.8% Retirement income 32.3% Supplemental Security 2.6% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 5.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 28.0% High blood pressure 40.1% High cholesterol 36.1% Diabetes 16.2% Heart disease 10.3% Stroke 4.8% Asthma 9.8% Arthritis 32.6% Kidney disease 4.5% Pulmonary disease 9.6% Cancer 8.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.6% Binge drinking 11.5% No physical activity 26.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 30.1% Depression 18.5% Fair or poor health 18.6% Poor mental health 12.8% Poor physical health 13.8% No health insurance 10.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 72.4% Visited dentist 57.2% Cholesterol screening 91.0% Teeth loss 15.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 22 3.4%
Disability % Any disability 24.9% Under 18 6.7% 18–64 years 15.1% 65 and over 55.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 52.0% Public insurance 62.7% No insurance 5.5% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 759 99.2% 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) 765 100.0% Born in same state 757 99.0% Born in different state 469 61.3% Foreign born 8 1.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 71 9.3% French 48 6.3%
Ancestry Count % Italian 16 2.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 29.9% Internet access 71.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87830
What city is ZIP code 87830 in?
ZIP code 87830 is primarily assigned to Reserve, New Mexico.
What county is ZIP code 87830 in?
ZIP code 87830 falls within Catron County, New Mexico.
Does ZIP code 87830 have a large retiree population?
67% of households in ZIP code 87830 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 87830?
5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Does ZIP code 87830 have an older population?
28% of residents in ZIP code 87830 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87830?
18% of residents in ZIP code 87830 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 87830 in?
ZIP code 87830 observes the MST timezone.
Need the complete ZIP code database?
Download all 42,000+ US ZIP codes — Excel, CSV, or Access. Includes lat/lng, county FIPS & timezone.
Download database →
