87315 ZIP Code — Fence Lake, NM

Cibola County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87315 is located in Fence Lake, New Mexico, within Cibola County. It covers approximately 302.09 square miles and serves a population of 223 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 505.

About ZIP code 87315

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. Remote work is prevalent — 100% of workers work from home.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 48% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 27% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 87315 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

223

population

302.09

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87315 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87315

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87315. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fence Lake	Acceptable
Fence Lake	Preferred

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	223
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	006

Geography
Land area	302.09 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	34.7694
Longitude	-108.7569
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	505

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	77.8%	54.3%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	22.2%	29.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	15.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

223

Population

People per sq mi

73.1

Median age

Median household income

$25,993

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

51.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

139

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

55–59

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	223	100.0%
65 and over	115	51.6%
Median age	73.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 18.4%

Group	Count	%
White	182	81.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	41	18.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	77.8%	54.3%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	22.2%	29.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	15.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	4.1%

$15k–$25k 44.6%

$100k–$150k 55.4%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	44.6%
$100k–$150k	55.4%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 44.6%

$150k–$200k 55.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	12.9%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.6
Avg household size (owned)	1.84

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	54.7%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	45.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	45.3%
3 bedrooms	54.7%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	100.0%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Wood	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	67	55.4%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	54	44.6%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	54	44.6%
Average household size	1.84

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	59.8%	0.0%
Married	40.2%	55.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	44.6%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 27.4%

Some college, no degree 72.6%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

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

Agriculture & mining 100.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	100.0%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	0.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	100.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	0.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	100.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 51.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 51.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.6%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	44.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.5%
High blood pressure	42.9%
High cholesterol	39.0%
Diabetes	16.9%
Heart disease	9.9%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	37.0%
Kidney disease	4.5%
Pulmonary disease	11.4%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.0%
Binge drinking	11.3%
No physical activity	27.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.3%
Depression	21.7%
Fair or poor health	21.3%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	15.8%
No health insurance	9.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.5%
Visited dentist	61.6%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	15.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	61	27.4%

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

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	27.4%
Public insurance	51.6%
No insurance	48.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	223	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)	223	100.0%
Born in same state	223	100.0%
Born in different state	223	100.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	67	30%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	54.3%
Internet access	55.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87315

What city is ZIP code 87315 in?

ZIP code 87315 is primarily assigned to Fence Lake, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87315 in?

ZIP code 87315 falls within Cibola County, New Mexico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87315?

52% of residents in ZIP code 87315 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 87315 have an older population?

52% of residents in ZIP code 87315 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 87315 have a large veteran population?

27% of civilians in ZIP code 87315 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 87315 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 87315 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 87315 in?

ZIP code 87315 observes the MST timezone.