87930 ZIP Code — Arrey, NM

Sierra County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87930 is located in Arrey, New Mexico, within Sierra County. It covers approximately 35.48 square miles and serves a population of 408 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 87930

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 $219,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 34% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 60%.

Overall, ZIP code 87930 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

408

population

35.48

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87930 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87930

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87930. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Arrey	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

87936 Garfield (8.8 mi) 87941 Salem (11.9 mi) 88042 Hillsboro (12.2 mi) 87931 Caballo (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	408
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	051

Geography
Land area	35.48 sq mi
Water area	0.31 sq mi
Latitude	32.7639
Longitude	-107.4153
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	575

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.8%	62.8%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	41.8%	23.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	4.4%	12.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

408

Population

People per sq mi

68.4

Median age

Median household income

$37,987

Per capita income

$219,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

87.9%

Home ownership

15.9%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

378

Housing units

31.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	27	6.6%
18 and over	381	93.4%
65 and over	245	60.0%
Median age	68.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	408	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.8%	62.8%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	41.8%	23.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	4.4%	12.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	4.1%

Under $10k 19.3%

$10k–$15k 12.1%

$50k–$75k 23.7%

$75k–$100k 31.4%

$100k–$150k 6.8%

$150k–$200k 6.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	19.3%
$10k–$15k	12.1%
$50k–$75k	23.7%
$75k–$100k	31.4%
$100k–$150k	6.8%
$150k–$200k	6.8%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 22.0%

$100k–$150k 7.7%

$150k–$200k 7.7%

$200k–$300k 31.9%

$300k–$500k 30.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$219,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	87.9%
Renter occupied	12.1%
Vacant	48.6%
Single-family detached	47.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	43.9%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.10

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	23.1%
1990–1999	1.7%
1980–1989	31.5%
1970–1979	23.1%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	6.2%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	14.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	51.6%
3 bedrooms	39.7%
4 bedrooms	8.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	48.3%
2 vehicles	28.0%
3 or more	23.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	16.9%
Electricity	50.2%
Propane / LP gas	26.1%
Wood	6.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	84	40.6%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	25	12.1%
Female householder, no spouse	98	47.3%
Households with children under 18	14	6.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	133	64.3%
Average household size	1.97

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	11.8%	0.0%
Married	44.8%	42.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	43.4%	58.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.6%

HS graduate 58.3%

Some college, no degree 3.7%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 31.5%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.4%
Bachelor's or higher	31.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	27	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 35.5%

Public administration 32.3%

Other services 24.7%

Agriculture & mining 7.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	52.7%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	24.7%
Natural resources & construction	22.6%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	60.2%
Government	39.8%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	64.5%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	15.1%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	20.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 15.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 17.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	67.6%
Retirement income	58.5%
Supplemental Security	18.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	31.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.3%
High blood pressure	33.1%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	14.9%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	25.3%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.1%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.0%
Binge drinking	12.0%
No physical activity	25.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.6%
Depression	17.1%
Fair or poor health	17.7%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	16.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.4%
Visited dentist	59.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	14.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	131	34.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	60.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	100.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.0%
Public insurance	69.6%
No insurance	3.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	408	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)	408	100.0%
Born in same state	408	100.0%
Born in different state	286	70.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	74	18.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	41	10%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	50.7%
Internet access	71.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87930

What city is ZIP code 87930 in?

ZIP code 87930 is primarily assigned to Arrey, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87930 in?

ZIP code 87930 falls within Sierra County, New Mexico.

Does ZIP code 87930 have an older population?

60% of residents in ZIP code 87930 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 87930 have a large retiree population?

68% of households in ZIP code 87930 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 87930 have a large veteran population?

34% of civilians in ZIP code 87930 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Is ZIP code 87930 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 87930 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 87930 in?

ZIP code 87930 observes the MST timezone.