87061 ZIP Code — Torreon, NM

Torrance County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87061 is located in Torreon, New Mexico, within Torrance County. It covers approximately 90.86 square miles and serves a population of 232 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 505.

About ZIP code 87061

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character.

Median household income is $38,060. 72% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with construction as the leading industry.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (19%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 87061 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

232

population

90.86

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87061 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87061

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87061. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Torreon	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	232
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	057

Geography
Land area	90.86 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	34.7431
Longitude	-106.3763
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	85.4%	57.6%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	14.6%	29.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	11.0%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

232

Population

People per sq mi

35.5

Median age

$38,060

Median household income

$18,774

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

226

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

25–34

35–44

55–59

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	28	12.1%
18 and over	204	87.9%
65 and over	56	24.1%
Median age	35.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	232	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	85.4%	57.6%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	14.6%	29.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	11.0%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	4.1%

$25k–$35k 43.8%

$35k–$50k 56.2%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	43.8%
$35k–$50k	56.2%
Median income	$38,060

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 28.6%

$100k–$150k 27.6%

$300k–$500k 43.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	53.5%
Single-family detached	73.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.1%
Median rooms	4.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.21

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	20.4%
1990–1999	42.5%
1980–1989	16.4%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	20.8%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	20.8%
2 bedrooms	29.2%
3 bedrooms	29.6%
4 bedrooms	20.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	27.6%
3 or more	72.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	28.6%
Wood	71.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	30	28.6%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	75	71.4%
Households with children under 18	29	27.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	30	28.6%
Average household size	2.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	70.9%	0.0%
Married	29.1%	25.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	45.5%
Divorced	0.0%	28.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 22.5%

Some college, no degree 77.5%

Associate's degree 0.0%

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	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 71.6%

Education & healthcare 28.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	28.4%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	71.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	28.4%
Government	71.6%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	72.4%
Retirement income	28.6%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	27.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.3%
High blood pressure	39.0%
High cholesterol	35.9%
Diabetes	18.6%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	30.7%
Kidney disease	4.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.2%
Binge drinking	10.9%
No physical activity	30.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.4%
Depression	18.4%
Fair or poor health	22.6%
Poor mental health	13.8%
Poor physical health	14.7%
No health insurance	16.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.3%
Visited dentist	54.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	17.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	19.6%
65 and over	53.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	44.0%
Public insurance	68.5%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	204	87.9%
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)	232	100.0%
Born in same state	232	100.0%
Born in different state	176	75.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	26	11.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.3%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87061

What city is ZIP code 87061 in?

ZIP code 87061 is primarily assigned to Torreon, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87061 in?

ZIP code 87061 falls within Torrance County, New Mexico.

Does ZIP code 87061 have a large retiree population?

72% of households in ZIP code 87061 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 87061?

The median household income in ZIP code 87061 is $38,060, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 87061?

ZIP code 87061 has an estimated population of 232 residents, with a density of 3 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 87061 in?

ZIP code 87061 observes the MST timezone.