87715 ZIP Code — Cleveland, NM

Mora County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87715 is located in Cleveland, New Mexico, within Mora County. It covers approximately 44.10 square miles and serves a population of 418 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 87715

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. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $22,300. SNAP benefit usage at 52% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 62% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry.

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

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 22%.

Overall, ZIP code 87715 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

418

population

44.10

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87715 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87715

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87715. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cleveland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

87521 Chamisal (10.2 mi) 87723 Holman (10.9 mi) 87732 Mora (11.3 mi) 87579 Vadito (11.8 mi) 87522 Chimayo (13.6 mi) 87742 Rociada (15.9 mi) 87713 Chacon (16.2 mi) 87553 Penasco (20 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	418
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	44.10 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	35.9766
Longitude	-105.5421
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	81.7%	70.5%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	18.3%	22.5%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	7.0%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.0%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

418

Population

People per sq mi

25.7

Median age

$22,300

Median household income

$17,691

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

83.1%

Home ownership

10.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

150

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

15–19

20–24

25–34

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	20	4.8%
18 and over	398	95.2%
65 and over	47	11.2%
Median age	25.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 52%

Hispanic or Latino 24%

Other race 24%

Group	Count	%
White	286	52%
Hispanic or Latino	132	24%
Other race	132	24%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	81.7%	70.5%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	18.3%	22.5%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	7.0%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.0%	4.1%

$10k–$15k 33.1%

$15k–$25k 27.2%

$25k–$35k 8.1%

$35k–$50k 10.3%

$100k–$150k 21.3%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	33.1%
$15k–$25k	27.2%
$25k–$35k	8.1%
$35k–$50k	10.3%
$100k–$150k	21.3%
Median income	$22,300

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 42.5%

$150k–$200k 19.5%

$200k–$300k 25.7%

$300k–$500k 12.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	83.1%
Renter occupied	16.9%
Vacant	21.4%
Single-family detached	34.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	65.9%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.05

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	16.8%
1990–1999	29.5%
1980–1989	14.5%
1970–1979	13.3%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	6.9%
1939 or earlier	19.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	13.3%
2 bedrooms	39.9%
3 bedrooms	38.7%
4 bedrooms	8.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	33.1%
2 vehicles	35.3%
3 or more	31.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.1%
Propane / LP gas	55.9%
Wood	36.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	43	31.6%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	93	68.4%
Households with children under 18	11	8.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	47	34.6%
Average household size	3.07

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.5%	60.1%
Married	65.5%	13.8%
Separated	0.0%	3.5%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	22.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 9.3%

HS graduate 9.3%

Some college, no degree 81.3%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.7%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	20	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 37.7%

Education & healthcare 27.2%

Other services 25.5%

Manufacturing 9.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	12.1%
Service	78.2%
Sales & office	9.6%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.8%
Government	5.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	12.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	65.7%
Carpool	22.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	12.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 10.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 11.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	61.8%
Retirement income	8.1%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	52.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.8%
High blood pressure	34.1%
High cholesterol	32.8%
Diabetes	16.9%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	25.1%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	5.5%
Cancer	5.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.5%
Binge drinking	11.5%
No physical activity	27.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.2%
Depression	16.6%
Fair or poor health	20.0%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	18.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.8%
Visited dentist	59.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	13.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	20.2%
65 and over	46.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.3%
Public insurance	45.7%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	418	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)	407	97.4%
Born in same state	407	97.4%
Born in different state	384	91.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	11	2.6%
Not a US citizen	11	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	20	4.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.5%
Internet access	65.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87715

What city is ZIP code 87715 in?

ZIP code 87715 is primarily assigned to Cleveland, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87715 in?

ZIP code 87715 falls within Mora County, New Mexico.

Does ZIP code 87715 have a large retiree population?

62% of households in ZIP code 87715 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 87715 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 87715 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 87715?

The median household income in ZIP code 87715 is $22,300, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 87715?

ZIP code 87715 has an estimated population of 418 residents, with a density of 9 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 87715 in?

ZIP code 87715 observes the MST timezone.