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Sierra County
Elephant Butte, NM
87935
87935 ZIP Code — Elephant Butte, NM
Sierra County, New Mexico
ZIP code 87935 is located in
Elephant Butte ,
New Mexico ,
within Sierra County .
It covers approximately 38.39 square miles and serves a population of
1,718 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 575 .
About ZIP code 87935
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. Median home value is $161,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $39,746. 78% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 13 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 30% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 40%.
Overall, ZIP code 87935 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,718
Population density
45 / sq mi
State FIPS
35
County FIPS
051
Geography
Land area
38.39 sq mi
Water area
0.03 sq mi
Latitude
33.3004
Longitude
-107.2316
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
575
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
67.3%
62.8%
48.8%
$50k – $100k
23.7%
23.0%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
9.0%
12.5%
17.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.7%
4.1%
Demographics & statistics
$39,746
Median household income
$161,700
Median home value
$1,091
Median monthly rent
18.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 59 3.4% 18 and over 1,659 96.6% 65 and over 1,011 58.8% Median age 66.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 1,481 79.2% Two or more races 237 12.7% Hispanic or Latino 152 8.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
67.3%
62.8%
48.8%
$50k – $100k
23.7%
23.0%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
9.0%
12.5%
17.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.7%
4.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.2% $10k–$15k 4.4% $15k–$25k 9.3% $25k–$35k 29.1% $35k–$50k 8.3% $50k–$75k 23.2% $75k–$100k 8.2% $100k–$150k 11.3% $150k–$200k 1.6% $200k+ 3.5% Median income $39,746
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $161,700 Median rent / month $1,091 Owner occupied 86.3% Renter occupied 13.7% Vacant 50.1% Single-family detached 44.6% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 53.3% Median rooms 5.0 Avg household size (owned) 1.58
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 6.4% 2000–2009 16.9% 1990–1999 33.1% 1980–1989 22.9% 1970–1979 10.2% 1960–1969 9.0% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 0.6% 1939 or earlier 0.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.1% 1 bedroom 2.9% 2 bedrooms 39.4% 3 bedrooms 50.2% 4 bedrooms 4.8% 5+ bedrooms 0.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 8.3% 1 vehicle 36.2% 2 vehicles 35.3% 3 or more 20.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 52.1% Electricity 43.4% Propane / LP gas 4.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 426 41.7% Cohabiting couple 30 2.9% Male householder, no spouse 265 25.9% Female householder, no spouse 301 29.5% Households with children under 18 41 4.0% Households with seniors (65+) 779 76.2% Average household size 1.68
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 18.9% 10.5% Married 55.8% 51.2% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 6.3% 17.0% Divorced 18.9% 21.3%
Education
Some college, no degree
24.9%
Graduate / professional
4.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 95.7% Bachelor's or higher 18.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 22 22.2% Elementary school 18 18.2% High school 0 0.0% College / grad school 59 59.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
13.6%
Public administration
12.3%
Professional & management
5.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.7%
Finance & real estate
4.7%
Agriculture & mining
1.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 29.3% Service 18.0% Sales & office 21.0% Natural resources & construction 19.7% Production & transportation 11.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 56.3% Government 32.5% Self-employed 11.3% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 90.4% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 3.8% Other means 5.7% Avg commute (minutes) 12.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
50.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 77.7% Retirement income 46.8% Supplemental Security 4.9% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 3.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 32.3% High blood pressure 45.3% High cholesterol 41.6% Diabetes 16.4% Heart disease 11.9% Stroke 5.3% Asthma 9.7% Arthritis 39.0% Kidney disease 4.9% Pulmonary disease 10.5% Cancer 11.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 15.7% Binge drinking 9.3% No physical activity 23.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 30.0% Depression 18.5% Fair or poor health 17.2% Poor mental health 11.5% Poor physical health 13.4% No health insurance 8.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.4% Visited dentist 64.6% Cholesterol screening 94.3% Teeth loss 14.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 493 29.7%
Disability % Any disability 39.9% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 19.4% 65 and over 55.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 65.7% Public insurance 71.5% No insurance 4.6% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,699 98.9% 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) 1,701 99.0% Born in same state 1,646 95.8% Born in different state 645 37.5% Foreign born 55 3.2% Naturalized citizen 17 1.0% Not a US citizen 17 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 182 10.6% French 152 8.8% Italian 87 5.1% Norwegian 29 1.7%
Ancestry Count % Polish 20 1.2% German 19 1.1% Irish 16 0.9% English 8 0.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 59.5% Internet access 85.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87935
What city is ZIP code 87935 in?
ZIP code 87935 is primarily assigned to Elephant Butte, New Mexico.
What county is ZIP code 87935 in?
ZIP code 87935 falls within Sierra County, New Mexico.
Does ZIP code 87935 have an older population?
59% of residents in ZIP code 87935 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 87935 have a large retiree population?
78% of households in ZIP code 87935 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 87935 have a large veteran population?
30% of civilians in ZIP code 87935 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
Is ZIP code 87935 mostly owner-occupied?
86% of occupied units in ZIP code 87935 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 87935 in?
ZIP code 87935 observes the MST timezone.
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