87936 ZIP Code — Garfield, NM

Dona Ana County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87936 is located in Garfield, New Mexico, within Dona Ana County. It covers approximately 13.64 square miles and serves a population of 234 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 87936

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $139,500.

Median household income is $21,344. Poverty affects 44% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 33% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 77% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (19%), smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 23% of households; and disability rates above the national average at 43%.

Overall, ZIP code 87936 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

234

population

13.64

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87936 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87936

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87936. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Garfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

87941 Salem (3.6 mi) 87930 Arrey (8.8 mi) 87937 Hatch (12.7 mi) 87940 Rincon (15.9 mi) 87933 Derry (17.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	234
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	13.64 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	32.7489
Longitude	-107.2649
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	86.7%	55.2%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	5.2%	27.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	15.1%	17.6%
Over $200k	8.0%	2.4%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

234

Population

People per sq mi

64.9

Median age

$21,344

Median household income

$21,136

Per capita income

$139,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

43.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

151

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

20–24

25–34

45–54

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	234	100.0%
65 and over	116	49.6%
Median age	64.9 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 36.2%

Other race 36.2%

White 27.5%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	133	36.2%
Other race	133	36.2%
White	101	27.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	86.7%	55.2%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	5.2%	27.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	15.1%	17.6%
Over $200k	8.0%	2.4%	4.1%

$10k–$15k 20.3%

$15k–$25k 58.5%

$50k–$75k 12.2%

$200k+ 8.9%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	20.3%
$15k–$25k	58.5%
$50k–$75k	12.2%
$200k+	8.9%
Median income	$21,344

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 26.0%

$100k–$150k 32.5%

$150k–$200k 32.5%

$200k–$300k 8.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$139,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	18.5%
Single-family detached	80.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.9%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	1.90

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	9.9%
1980–1989	9.9%
1970–1979	16.6%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	37.7%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	25.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	21.2%
3 bedrooms	71.5%
4 bedrooms	7.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	20.3%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	44.7%
3 or more	35.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.9%
Electricity	58.5%
Propane / LP gas	32.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	43	35.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	40	32.5%
Female householder, no spouse	40	32.5%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	66	53.7%
Average household size	1.90

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.8%	0.9%
Married	31.7%	63.1%
Separated	32.5%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	36.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 45.5%

Some HS, no diploma 11.8%

HS graduate 26.5%

Some college, no degree 16.1%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	42.7%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

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

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 86.5%

Education & healthcare 13.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	86.5%
Production & transportation	13.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.5%
Government	13.5%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	0.0%
Carpool	69.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	13.5%
Other means	17.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 43.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 43.6%

Married-couple families 39.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	77.2%
Retirement income	24.4%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	32.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.4%
High blood pressure	37.8%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	18.7%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	28.0%
Kidney disease	4.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	5.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.4%
Binge drinking	11.0%
No physical activity	35.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.4%
Depression	19.9%
Fair or poor health	27.7%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	17.0%
No health insurance	24.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.3%
Visited dentist	50.1%
Cholesterol screening	85.0%
Teeth loss	21.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	15	6.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	42.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	34.7%
65 and over	50.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	32.5%
Public insurance	93.6%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	234	100.0%
Spanish	54	23.1%
Other Indo-European	54	23.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	115	49.1%
Born in same state	115	49.1%
Born in different state	99	42.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	119	50.9%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	19	8.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	52.6%
Internet access	87.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87936

What city is ZIP code 87936 in?

ZIP code 87936 is primarily assigned to Garfield, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87936 in?

ZIP code 87936 falls within Dona Ana County, New Mexico.

Does ZIP code 87936 have a large retiree population?

77% of households in ZIP code 87936 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 87936 have an older population?

50% of residents in ZIP code 87936 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87936?

44% of residents in ZIP code 87936 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 87936?

Approximately 23% of households in ZIP code 87936 speak Spanish as a primary language.

What timezone is ZIP code 87936 in?

ZIP code 87936 observes the MST timezone.