Union County, NM ZIP Codes
New Mexico (NM) · 8 ZIP codes · 8 cities
8
ZIP codes
4,107
population (2021)
-9.7%
pop change since 2010
35059
FIPS code
Union County ZIP code map
About Union County
Union County is located in New Mexico and contains 8 ZIP codes across 8 cities and communities.
The county's population was 4,107 as of 2021,
a decrease of
9.7% from 4,549 in 2010.
The timezone is Pacific Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Union County is 35059.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 4,107 |
| 2010 population | 4,549 |
| Change | -9.7% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | New Mexico |
| FIPS code | 35059 |
| Timezone | Pacific |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Union County
ZIP codes for Union County, NM (8)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88410 | Amistad | Union | View map |
| 88414 | Capulin | Union | View map |
| 88415 | Clayton | Union | View map |
| 88418 | Des Moines | Union | View map |
| 88419 | Folsom | Union | View map |
| 88422 | Gladstone | Union | View map |
| 88424 | Grenville | Union | View map |
| 88436 | Sedan | Union | View map |
Demographics & statistics
4,244
Population
40.4
Median age
$43,204
Median household income
$21,659
Per capita income
$63,188
Median home value
$164
Median monthly rent
69.4%
Home ownership
4.5%
Poverty rate
2.0%
Unemployment
1,629
Housing units
20.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
154
Under 5
112
242
5–9
176
62
10–14
45
82
15–19
60
182
20–24
133
339
25–34
247
247
35–44
181
240
45–54
175
158
55–59
115
179
60–64
131
290
65–74
211
200
75–84
146
79
85+
58
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 904 | 19.0% |
| 18 and over | 3,340 | 81.0% |
| 65 and over | 984 | 33.5% |
| Median age | 40.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
56.8%
Hispanic or Latino
18.7%
Two or more races
17.1%
Other race
3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.6%
Black or African American
1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,965 | 56.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 979 | 18.7% |
| Two or more races | 891 | 17.1% |
| Other race | 202 | 3.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 136 | 2.6% |
| Black or African American | 50 | 1% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.2%
$10k–$15k
1.5%
$15k–$25k
8.0%
$25k–$35k
25.0%
$35k–$50k
13.2%
$50k–$75k
18.5%
$75k–$100k
15.2%
$100k–$150k
10.2%
$150k–$200k
4.0%
$200k+
1.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 25.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 10.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.0% |
| $200k+ | 1.2% |
| Median income | $43,204 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
22.5%
$50k–$100k
20.5%
$100k–$150k
14.8%
$150k–$200k
16.1%
$200k–$300k
5.1%
$300k–$500k
11.5%
$500k–$1M
0.8%
$1M+
8.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $63,188 |
| Median rent / month | $164 |
| Owner occupied | 69.4% |
| Renter occupied | 30.6% |
| Vacant | 35.5% |
| Single-family detached | 74.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 22.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.92 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 4.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 12.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 28.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 35.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 11.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.0% |
| 3 or more | 57.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 19.7% |
| Electricity | 5.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 59.2% |
| Wood | 15.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 533 | 58.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 155 | 1.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 314 | 25.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 507 | 15.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 441 | 18.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 680 | 47.8% |
| Average household size | 2.65 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 13.1% | 15.8% |
| Married | 63.2% | 68.8% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 10.1% | 11.8% |
| Divorced | 13.0% | 3.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.2%
Some HS, no diploma
4.8%
HS graduate
34.6%
Some college, no degree
32.3%
Associate's degree
6.3%
Bachelor's degree
16.5%
Graduate / professional
4.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 20.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 53 | 7.8% |
| Kindergarten | 96 | 4.6% |
| Elementary school | 384 | 28.5% |
| High school | 134 | 18.3% |
| College / grad school | 148 | 15.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
38.3%
Education & healthcare
13.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.0%
Manufacturing
8.9%
Public administration
8.5%
Professional & management
5.8%
Retail trade
5.6%
Transportation & utilities
4.5%
Construction
2.1%
Wholesale trade
1.1%
Other services
1.0%
Information
0.9%
Finance & real estate
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 46.6% |
| Service | 9.4% |
| Sales & office | 15.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.1% |
| Production & transportation | 16.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 57.7% |
| Government | 23.3% |
| Self-employed | 18.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.1% |
| Carpool | 3.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 3.1% |
| Other means | 0.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 12.4 |
Poverty
All people
4.5%
Under 18 years
4.7%
18 and over
4.4%
Married-couple families
3.0%
Female-led households
4.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 48.2% |
| Retirement income | 25.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 32.6% |
| High cholesterol | 30.8% |
| Heart disease | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Asthma | 8.7% |
| Arthritis | 25.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.7% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 11.4% |
| No physical activity | 21.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.3% |
| Poor mental health | 12.2% |
| Poor physical health | 11.2% |
| No health insurance | 10.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 59.9% |
| Visited dentist | 52.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 77.3% |
| Teeth loss | 15.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 274 | 10.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 25.4% |
| Under 18 | 0.2% |
| 18–64 years | 26.3% |
| 65 and over | 44.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.6% |
| Public insurance | 44.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 3,978 | 95.7% |
| Spanish | 213 | 3.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 191 | 3.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 4,144 | 99.3% |
| Born in same state | 4,098 | 99.1% |
| Born in different state | 2,446 | 47.9% |
| Foreign born | 46 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 100 | 0.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 14 | 13.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 439 | 10.3% |
| French | 407 | 9.6% |
| Arab | 172 | 4.1% |
| Polish | 57 | 1.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 34 | 0.8% |
| German | 1 | 0% |
| Dutch | 1 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.5% |
| Internet access | 84.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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