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Catron County
Datil, NM
87821
87821 ZIP Code — Datil, NM
Catron County, New Mexico
ZIP code 87821 is located in
Datil ,
New Mexico ,
within Catron County .
It covers approximately 1,625.03 square miles and serves a population of
781 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 575 .
About ZIP code 87821
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 $226,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $35,565. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. 79% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 41 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 56%.
Overall, ZIP code 87821 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 08/2026
Population
Total population
781
Population density
781 / sq mi
State FIPS
35
County FIPS
003
Geography
Land area
1,625.03 sq mi
Water area
0.44 sq mi
Latitude
33.8903
Longitude
-108.2053
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
575
Economics
updated 08/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
77.4%
69.5%
48.8%
$50k – $100k
0.0%
22.0%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
22.6%
8.1%
17.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
0.5%
4.1%
Demographics & statistics
$35,565
Median household income
$226,400
Median home value
27.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 0 0.0% 18 and over 781 100.0% 65 and over 418 53.5% Median age 67.6 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
7.1%
Black or African American
2.1%
Group Count % White 696 87.8% American Indian / Alaska Native 56 7.1% Black or African American 17 2.1% Hispanic or Latino 12 1.5% Two or more races 12 1.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
77.4%
69.5%
48.8%
$50k – $100k
0.0%
22.0%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
22.6%
8.1%
17.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
0.5%
4.1%
Range % of households $10k–$15k 10.7% $15k–$25k 27.2% $25k–$35k 10.1% $35k–$50k 9.0% $50k–$75k 22.0% $75k–$100k 3.5% $100k–$150k 17.6% Median income $35,565
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $226,400 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 96.5% Renter occupied 3.5% Vacant 43.1% Single-family detached 74.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 23.8% Median rooms 4.5 Avg household size (owned) 2.00
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 14.0% 1990–1999 21.2% 1980–1989 37.8% 1970–1979 13.8% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 2.1% 1940–1949 1.5% 1939 or earlier 9.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 9.0% 1 bedroom 17.6% 2 bedrooms 25.2% 3 bedrooms 41.6% 4 bedrooms 6.6% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 7.5% 1 vehicle 15.6% 2 vehicles 37.9% 3 or more 39.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 7.2% Propane / LP gas 42.8% Wood 50.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 153 44.2% Cohabiting couple 8 2.3% Male householder, no spouse 102 29.5% Female householder, no spouse 83 24.0% Households with children under 18 0 0.0% Households with seniors (65+) 304 87.9% Average household size 2.00
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 13.4% 35.0% Married 48.0% 49.3% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 8.3% 8.6% Divorced 30.3% 7.1%
Education
Some college, no degree
26.5%
Graduate / professional
16.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 93.8% Bachelor's or higher 27.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 0 0.0% High school 0 0.0% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
40.5%
Agriculture & mining
23.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
15.0%
Public administration
11.6%
Professional & management
9.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 42.2% Service 33.5% Sales & office 7.5% Natural resources & construction 16.8% Production & transportation 0.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 52.0% Government 19.1% Self-employed 23.1% Unpaid family workers 5.8%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 32.4% Carpool 19.1% Public transit 0.0% Walk 26.0% Work from home 9.2% Other means 13.3% Avg commute (minutes) 41.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 79.2% Retirement income 43.4% Supplemental Security 9.2% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 3.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 28.6% High blood pressure 43.0% High cholesterol 38.7% Diabetes 17.0% Heart disease 10.8% Stroke 5.0% Asthma 10.1% Arthritis 35.8% Kidney disease 4.7% Pulmonary disease 10.9% Cancer 9.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.6% Binge drinking 10.7% No physical activity 25.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 29.9% Depression 19.1% Fair or poor health 18.9% Poor mental health 12.6% Poor physical health 14.5% No health insurance 9.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.2% Visited dentist 58.4% Cholesterol screening 93.0% Teeth loss 15.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 72 9.2%
Disability % Any disability 56.1% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 46.8% 65 and over 64.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 21.0% Public insurance 76.4% No insurance 17.3% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 781 100.0% 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) 768 98.3% Born in same state 768 98.3% Born in different state 113 14.5% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 13 1.7% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 88 11.3% Italian 67 8.6%
Ancestry Count % English 37 4.7%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 44.3% Internet access 86.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87821
What city is ZIP code 87821 in?
ZIP code 87821 is primarily assigned to Datil, New Mexico.
What county is ZIP code 87821 in?
ZIP code 87821 falls within Catron County, New Mexico.
Does ZIP code 87821 have an older population?
54% of residents in ZIP code 87821 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 87821 have a large retiree population?
79% of households in ZIP code 87821 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 87821 mostly owner-occupied?
97% of occupied units in ZIP code 87821 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87821?
26% of residents in ZIP code 87821 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 87821 in?
ZIP code 87821 observes the MST timezone.
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