87712 ZIP Code — Buena Vista, NM

Mora County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87712 is located in Buena Vista, New Mexico, within Mora County. It covers approximately 70.54 square miles and serves a population of 364 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 87712

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character.

The dominant occupation class is service, with public administration as the leading industry.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 23% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 29%.

Overall, ZIP code 87712 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

364

population

70.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87712 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87712

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City	Status
Buena Vista	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	364
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	70.54 sq mi
Water area	0.82 sq mi
Latitude	35.8845
Longitude	-105.2095
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	86.5%	70.5%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	22.5%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	7.0%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.0%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

364

Population

People per sq mi

46.8

Median age

Median household income

$22,880

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

48.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

260

Housing units

8.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

15–19

35–44

45–54

60–64

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	89	24.5%
18 and over	275	75.5%
65 and over	44	12.1%
Median age	46.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 62.5%

Hispanic or Latino 18.8%

Other race 18.8%

Group	Count	%
White	280	62.5%
Hispanic or Latino	84	18.8%
Other race	84	18.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	86.5%	70.5%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	22.5%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	7.0%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.0%	4.1%

$10k–$15k 41.0%

$15k–$25k 30.7%

$100k–$150k 28.3%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	41.0%
$15k–$25k	30.7%
$100k–$150k	28.3%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 60.5%

$200k–$300k 28.3%

$300k–$500k 11.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	21.2%
Single-family detached	30.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	37.7%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	1.78

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	8.1%
1990–1999	63.5%
1980–1989	15.4%
1970–1979	13.1%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	32.3%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	38.5%
4 bedrooms	29.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	41.0%
2 vehicles	30.7%
3 or more	28.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Propane / LP gas	41.0%
Wood	59.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	23	11.2%
Cohabiting couple	58	28.3%
Male householder, no spouse	84	41.0%
Female householder, no spouse	40	19.5%
Households with children under 18	58	28.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	23	11.2%
Average household size	1.78

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	50.9%	61.6%
Married	13.9%	13.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	35.2%	25.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 48.4%

Some college, no degree 35.6%

Associate's degree 7.6%

Bachelor's degree 8.4%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	8.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	40	44.9%
High school	49	55.1%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 54.2%

Other services 45.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	54.2%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	45.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	45.8%
Government	54.2%
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 48.6%

Under 18 years 55.1%

18 and over 46.5%

Married-couple families 100.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.2%
Retirement income	19.5%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	41.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.0%
High blood pressure	35.7%
High cholesterol	33.5%
Diabetes	17.3%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	26.6%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	6.0%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.5%
Binge drinking	11.3%
No physical activity	27.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.3%
Depression	15.8%
Fair or poor health	20.0%
Poor mental health	12.2%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	20.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.7%
Visited dentist	59.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	13.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	63	22.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	36.4%
65 and over	47.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.9%
Public insurance	35.2%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	364	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)	364	100.0%
Born in same state	364	100.0%
Born in different state	315	86.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	44	12.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	56.3%
Internet access	59.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87712

What city is ZIP code 87712 in?

ZIP code 87712 is primarily assigned to Buena Vista, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87712 in?

ZIP code 87712 falls within Mora County, New Mexico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87712?

49% of residents in ZIP code 87712 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 87712 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 87712 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 87712?

8% 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 87712 have a large veteran population?

23% of civilians in ZIP code 87712 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 87712 in?

ZIP code 87712 observes the MST timezone.