87013 ZIP Code — Cuba, NM

Sandoval County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87013 is located in Cuba, New Mexico, within Sandoval County. It covers approximately 1,131.94 square miles and serves a population of 5,600 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 505/575.

About ZIP code 87013

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $97,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $27,388. Poverty affects 45% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 36% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 43 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (20%), smoking (38%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 27% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 87013 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

5,600

population

1,131.94

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87013 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87013

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87013. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cuba	Acceptable
Cuba	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

87027 La Jara (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,600
Population density	5,600 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	043

Geography
Land area	1,131.94 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	35.9209
Longitude	-107.2560
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	505/575

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	74.8%	37.9%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	19.7%	34.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	5.3%	22.6%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.2%	5.4%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

5,600

Population

5,600

People per sq mi

32.2

Median age

$27,388

Median household income

$12,270

Per capita income

$97,100

Median home value

$725

Median monthly rent

74.3%

Home ownership

44.5%

Poverty rate

18.0%

Unemployment

1,688

Housing units

6.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

191

Under 5

183

190

5–9

182

201

10–14

194

324

15–19

311

236

20–24

228

403

25–34

387

368

35–44

355

292

45–54

281

120

55–59

115

132

60–64

127

189

65–74

182

137

75–84

132

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,604	28.6%
18 and over	3,996	71.4%
65 and over	780	13.9%
Median age	32.2 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 69.6%

Hispanic or Latino 9.8%

White 9.2%

Two or more races 7.8%

Other race 3.6%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4,321	69.6%
Hispanic or Latino	610	9.8%
White	570	9.2%
Two or more races	486	7.8%
Other race	222	3.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	74.8%	37.9%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	19.7%	34.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	5.3%	22.6%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.2%	5.4%	4.1%

Under $10k 18.5%

$10k–$15k 10.3%

$15k–$25k 15.8%

$25k–$35k 14.2%

$35k–$50k 12.9%

$50k–$75k 13.9%

$75k–$100k 6.6%

$100k–$150k 5.0%

$150k–$200k 2.1%

$200k+ 0.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	18.5%
$10k–$15k	10.3%
$15k–$25k	15.8%
$25k–$35k	14.2%
$35k–$50k	12.9%
$50k–$75k	13.9%
$75k–$100k	6.6%
$100k–$150k	5.0%
$150k–$200k	2.1%
$200k+	0.5%
Median income	$27,388

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 28.8%

$50k–$100k 24.0%

$100k–$150k 17.2%

$150k–$200k 6.4%

$200k–$300k 6.1%

$300k–$500k 8.2%

$500k–$1M 1.5%

$1M+ 7.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$97,100
Median rent / month	$725
Owner occupied	74.3%
Renter occupied	25.7%
Vacant	24.3%
Single-family detached	72.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.2%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	3.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.0%
2000–2009	7.5%
1990–1999	16.7%
1980–1989	25.3%
1970–1979	23.1%
1960–1969	15.8%
1950–1959	4.3%
1940–1949	2.5%
1939 or earlier	2.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.8%
1 bedroom	13.1%
2 bedrooms	34.7%
3 bedrooms	33.7%
4 bedrooms	8.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.7%
1 vehicle	32.2%
2 vehicles	37.5%
3 or more	22.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	12.0%
Electricity	5.7%
Propane / LP gas	15.9%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	63.5%
Solar	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	715	45.1%
Cohabiting couple	186	11.7%
Male householder, no spouse	317	20.0%
Female householder, no spouse	368	23.2%
Households with children under 18	625	39.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	576	36.3%
Average household size	3.52

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	46.6%	44.2%
Married	39.5%	38.3%
Separated	1.0%	1.7%
Widowed	1.8%	7.6%
Divorced	11.1%	8.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.4%

Some HS, no diploma 26.1%

HS graduate 35.9%

Some college, no degree 15.6%

Associate's degree 6.3%

Bachelor's degree 3.7%

Graduate / professional 3.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	64.5%
Bachelor's or higher	6.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	61	4.4%
Kindergarten	40	2.9%
Elementary school	645	46.0%
High school	488	34.8%
College / grad school	167	11.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.6%

Retail trade 13.5%

Agriculture & mining 12.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.6%

Construction 8.9%

Public administration 7.0%

Transportation & utilities 4.1%

Other services 4.1%

Professional & management 2.5%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Manufacturing 1.8%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.8%
Service	25.3%
Sales & office	12.7%
Natural resources & construction	13.7%
Production & transportation	15.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	57.5%
Government	28.7%
Self-employed	12.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.1%
Carpool	21.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.3%
Work from home	8.4%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	42.9

Poverty

All people 44.5%

Under 18 years 43.5%

18 and over 44.8%

Married-couple families 38.0%

Female-led households 45.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.8%
Retirement income	20.9%
Supplemental Security	18.6%
Cash public assistance	7.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	35.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.0%
High blood pressure	39.3%
High cholesterol	28.7%
Diabetes	20.3%
Heart disease	10.8%
Stroke	7.1%
Asthma	15.1%
Arthritis	29.9%
Kidney disease	5.5%
Pulmonary disease	13.8%
Cancer	5.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	37.6%
Binge drinking	13.1%
No physical activity	35.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.2%
Depression	24.1%
Fair or poor health	32.9%
Poor mental health	21.7%
Poor physical health	21.2%
No health insurance	16.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	65.8%
Visited dentist	39.4%
Cholesterol screening	80.7%
Teeth loss	35.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	166	4.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.6%
Under 18	1.2%
18–64 years	13.1%
65 and over	55.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	25.5%
Public insurance	63.7%
No insurance	18.4%
Uninsured under 19	4.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,226	93.3%
Spanish	1,432	27.4%
Other Indo-European	212	4.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,559	99.3%
Born in same state	5,553	99.2%
Born in different state	4,957	88.5%
Foreign born	6	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	41	0.7%
Not a US citizen	32	78.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	45	0.8%
French	13	0.2%
German	6	0.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	6	0.1%
Italian	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	28.3%
Internet access	60.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87013

What city is ZIP code 87013 in?

ZIP code 87013 is primarily assigned to Cuba, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87013 in?

ZIP code 87013 falls within Sandoval County, New Mexico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87013?

45% of residents in ZIP code 87013 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 87013?

Approximately 27% of households in ZIP code 87013 speak Spanish as a primary language.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 87013?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 87013?

The median household income in ZIP code 87013 is $27,388, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 87013 in?

ZIP code 87013 observes the MST timezone.