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Harding County
Roy, NM
87743
87743 ZIP Code — Roy, NM
Harding County, New Mexico
ZIP code 87743 is located in
Roy ,
New Mexico ,
within Harding County .
It covers approximately 572.95 square miles and serves a population of
412 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 575 .
About ZIP code 87743
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.
The gap between median ($38,580) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 50% 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. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 87743 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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City
Status
Roy
Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
412
Population density
1 / sq mi
State FIPS
35
County FIPS
021
Geography
Land area
572.95 sq mi
Water area
0.03 sq mi
Latitude
36.0020
Longitude
-104.0291
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
575
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
70.1%
60.4%
48.8%
$50k – $100k
12.1%
23.1%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
6.5%
9.3%
17.6%
Over $200k
11.2%
7.1%
4.1%
Demographics & statistics
$38,580
Median household income
$1,065
Median monthly rent
31.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 71 17.2% 18 and over 341 82.8% 65 and over 83 20.1% Median age 40.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.1%
Group Count % Hispanic or Latino 282 40.6% Other race 204 29.4% White 125 18% Two or more races 82 11.8% Black or African American 1 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
70.1%
60.4%
48.8%
$50k – $100k
12.1%
23.1%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
6.5%
9.3%
17.6%
Over $200k
11.2%
7.1%
4.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.4% $10k–$15k 1.4% $15k–$25k 24.5% $25k–$35k 11.9% $35k–$50k 25.9% $50k–$75k 3.5% $75k–$100k 6.3% $100k–$150k 7.7% $150k–$200k 2.1% $200k+ 15.4% Median income $38,580
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $0 Median rent / month $1,065 Owner occupied 64.3% Renter occupied 35.7% Vacant 44.1% Single-family detached 67.2% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 29.7% Median rooms 5.5 Avg household size (owned) 2.73
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.6% 2000–2009 3.1% 1990–1999 8.2% 1980–1989 19.9% 1970–1979 6.6% 1960–1969 16.8% 1950–1959 7.0% 1940–1949 15.2% 1939 or earlier 21.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 3.9% 2 bedrooms 33.2% 3 bedrooms 49.6% 4 bedrooms 10.2% 5+ bedrooms 3.1%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 9.1% 1 vehicle 15.4% 2 vehicles 30.1% 3 or more 45.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 6.3% Electricity 4.9% Propane / LP gas 62.2% Wood 16.8% No fuel used 3.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 61 42.7% Cohabiting couple 7 4.9% Male householder, no spouse 45 31.5% Female householder, no spouse 30 21.0% Households with children under 18 8 5.6% Households with seniors (65+) 65 45.5% Average household size 2.88
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 42.4% 39.7% Married 42.4% 39.7% Separated 0.0% 6.0% Widowed 4.7% 9.8% Divorced 10.5% 4.9%
Education
Some college, no degree
15.1%
Graduate / professional
20.2%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 89.7% Bachelor's or higher 31.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 25 23.4% High school 47 43.9% College / grad school 35 32.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
50.6%
Public administration
17.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.0%
Professional & management
2.3%
Transportation & utilities
1.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 49.4% Service 36.2% Sales & office 1.7% Natural resources & construction 9.8% Production & transportation 2.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 43.1% Government 46.0% Self-employed 10.9% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 83.1% Carpool 2.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 13.4% Work from home 0.6% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 29.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
1.6%
Female-led households
50.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 50.3% Retirement income 23.8% Supplemental Security 2.8% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 3.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 31.0% High blood pressure 42.3% High cholesterol 39.1% Diabetes 17.3% Heart disease 10.7% Stroke 4.8% Asthma 9.3% Arthritis 32.7% Kidney disease 4.9% Pulmonary disease 8.3% Cancer 9.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 14.6% Binge drinking 10.2% No physical activity 26.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 30.2% Depression 16.5% Fair or poor health 19.6% Poor mental health 11.5% Poor physical health 13.6% No health insurance 13.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 73.8% Visited dentist 61.2% Cholesterol screening 92.5% Teeth loss 15.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 55 16.1%
Disability % Any disability 15.5% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 9.7% 65 and over 47.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 65.0% Public insurance 42.0% No insurance 8.3% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 412 100.0% Spanish 25 6.1% Other Indo-European 25 6.1% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 391 94.9% Born in same state 391 94.9% Born in different state 214 51.9% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 21 5.1% Not a US citizen 6 28.6%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 32 7.8% Arab 14 3.4%
Ancestry Count % Italian 12 2.9% English 5 1.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 34.7% Internet access 78.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87743
What city is ZIP code 87743 in?
ZIP code 87743 is primarily assigned to Roy, New Mexico.
What county is ZIP code 87743 in?
ZIP code 87743 falls within Harding County, New Mexico.
Does ZIP code 87743 have a large retiree population?
50% of households in ZIP code 87743 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87743?
16% of residents in ZIP code 87743 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 87743 have a large veteran population?
16% of civilians in ZIP code 87743 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 87743?
The median household income in ZIP code 87743 is $38,580, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 87743 in?
ZIP code 87743 observes the MST timezone.
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