87722 ZIP Code — Guadalupita, NM

Mora County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87722 is located in Guadalupita, New Mexico, within Mora County. It covers approximately 119.67 square miles and serves a population of 677 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 87722

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $108,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $50,086. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 53% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 42% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 30%.

Overall, ZIP code 87722 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

677

population

119.67

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87722 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87722

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87722. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Guadalupita	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

87735 Ojo Feliz (0.9 mi) 87734 Ocate (10.6 mi) 87732 Mora (13.9 mi) 87723 Holman (14.6 mi) 87713 Chacon (15.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	677
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	119.67 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	36.1083
Longitude	-105.1233
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	65.3%	70.5%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	34.7%	22.5%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	7.0%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.0%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

677

Population

People per sq mi

58.9

Median age

$50,086

Median household income

$40,870

Per capita income

$108,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

96.7%

Home ownership

11.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

564

Housing units

42.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

55–59

60–64

65–74

105

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	160	23.6%
18 and over	517	76.4%
65 and over	186	27.5%
Median age	58.9 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 39.4%

Two or more races 25.2%

White 21.2%

Other race 14.1%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	440	39.4%
Two or more races	282	25.2%
White	237	21.2%
Other race	158	14.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.3%	70.5%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	34.7%	22.5%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	7.0%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.0%	4.1%

$10k–$15k 19.6%

$15k–$25k 16.9%

$25k–$35k 12.3%

$50k–$75k 47.4%

$200k+ 3.8%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	19.6%
$15k–$25k	16.9%
$25k–$35k	12.3%
$50k–$75k	47.4%
$200k+	3.8%
Median income	$50,086

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 31.5%

$50k–$100k 6.3%

$100k–$150k 36.5%

$150k–$200k 10.4%

$200k–$300k 7.6%

$300k–$500k 3.9%

$1M+ 3.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$108,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	96.7%
Renter occupied	3.3%
Vacant	31.2%
Single-family detached	68.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	31.9%
Median rooms	4.3
Avg household size (owned)	1.71

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.1%
2000–2009	2.6%
1990–1999	26.3%
1980–1989	48.5%
1970–1979	12.8%
1960–1969	1.6%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	6.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	7.1%
2 bedrooms	47.1%
3 bedrooms	30.2%
4 bedrooms	11.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	19.6%
1 vehicle	58.2%
2 vehicles	7.3%
3 or more	14.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	8.3%
Propane / LP gas	43.8%
Wood	47.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	83	20.9%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	78	19.6%
Female householder, no spouse	236	59.4%
Households with children under 18	144	36.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	146	36.8%
Average household size	1.71

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	49.0%
Married	51.6%	25.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	8.0%
Divorced	48.4%	17.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 16.1%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 41.8%

Some college, no degree 0.0%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 5.8%

Graduate / professional 36.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.9%
Bachelor's or higher	42.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	106	89.1%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	13	10.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 58.7%

Other services 17.9%

Education & healthcare 12.1%

Finance & real estate 11.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	64.6%
Service	24.2%
Sales & office	11.2%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	35.4%
Government	64.6%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.2%
Carpool	5.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	17.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.6

Poverty

All people 11.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 15.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.9%
Retirement income	9.6%
Supplemental Security	29.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.6%
High blood pressure	38.9%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	18.5%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	29.4%
Kidney disease	4.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.1%
Binge drinking	10.6%
No physical activity	27.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.6%
Depression	16.3%
Fair or poor health	20.8%
Poor mental health	12.1%
Poor physical health	13.6%
No health insurance	16.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.8%
Visited dentist	60.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	14.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	53	10.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	29.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	32.0%
65 and over	51.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	29.4%
Public insurance	75.0%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	623	92.0%
Spanish	67	10.8%
Other Indo-European	67	10.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	623	92.0%
Born in same state	623	92.0%
Born in different state	495	73.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	54	8.0%
Not a US citizen	24	44.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	21	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	21	3.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	58.6%
Internet access	76.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87722

What city is ZIP code 87722 in?

ZIP code 87722 is primarily assigned to Guadalupita, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87722 in?

ZIP code 87722 falls within Mora County, New Mexico.

Is ZIP code 87722 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 87722 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 87722 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 87722 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 87722 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 87722 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 87722?

The median home value in ZIP code 87722 is $108,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 87722 in?

ZIP code 87722 observes the MST timezone.