87937 ZIP Code — Hatch, NM

Dona Ana County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87937 is located in Hatch, New Mexico, within Dona Ana County. It covers approximately 174.27 square miles and serves a population of 3,546 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 87937

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 $99,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $40,125. Poverty affects 36% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 31% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 22% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 87937 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,546

population

174.27

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87937 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87937

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87937. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hatch	Acceptable
Hatch	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

87940 Rincon (7.8 mi) 87941 Salem (9.2 mi) 87936 Garfield (12.7 mi) 87933 Derry (17.5 mi) 88007 Las Cruces (19.1 mi) 88012 Las Cruces (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,546
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	174.27 sq mi
Water area	0.79 sq mi
Latitude	32.6244
Longitude	-107.1036
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	66.1%	55.2%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	24.4%	27.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	8.6%	15.1%	17.6%
Over $200k	1.0%	2.4%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,546

Population

People per sq mi

36.6

Median age

$40,125

Median household income

$17,756

Per capita income

$99,200

Median home value

$463

Median monthly rent

80.8%

Home ownership

36.4%

Poverty rate

13.5%

Unemployment

934

Housing units

9.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

102

Under 5

109

134

5–9

142

135

10–14

143

229

15–19

243

128

20–24

136

122

25–34

129

198

35–44

210

235

45–54

249

55–59

161

60–64

171

65–74

103

119

75–84

127

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	980	27.6%
18 and over	2,566	72.4%
65 and over	475	13.4%
Median age	36.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 41.4%

Hispanic or Latino 29.3%

Other race 24.9%

Two or more races 4.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,075	41.4%
Hispanic or Latino	1,471	29.3%
Other race	1,249	24.9%
Two or more races	222	4.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.1%	55.2%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	24.4%	27.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	8.6%	15.1%	17.6%
Over $200k	1.0%	2.4%	4.1%

Under $10k 7.5%

$10k–$15k 9.8%

$15k–$25k 17.7%

$25k–$35k 13.5%

$35k–$50k 12.5%

$50k–$75k 14.2%

$75k–$100k 13.4%

$100k–$150k 7.4%

$150k–$200k 2.1%

$200k+ 2.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.5%
$10k–$15k	9.8%
$15k–$25k	17.7%
$25k–$35k	13.5%
$35k–$50k	12.5%
$50k–$75k	14.2%
$75k–$100k	13.4%
$100k–$150k	7.4%
$150k–$200k	2.1%
$200k+	2.0%
Median income	$40,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.4%

$50k–$100k 29.5%

$100k–$150k 12.6%

$150k–$200k 10.6%

$200k–$300k 20.6%

$300k–$500k 2.7%

$500k–$1M 2.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$99,200
Median rent / month	$463
Owner occupied	80.8%
Renter occupied	19.2%
Vacant	9.5%
Single-family detached	58.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.9%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.4%
2000–2009	8.2%
1990–1999	25.4%
1980–1989	5.9%
1970–1979	11.2%
1960–1969	8.9%
1950–1959	14.9%
1940–1949	4.7%
1939 or earlier	9.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.7%
2 bedrooms	33.9%
3 bedrooms	44.7%
4 bedrooms	15.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.4%
1 vehicle	19.3%
2 vehicles	42.8%
3 or more	27.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	50.2%
Electricity	41.9%
Propane / LP gas	7.1%
Wood	0.7%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	495	48.3%
Cohabiting couple	34	3.3%
Male householder, no spouse	105	10.3%
Female householder, no spouse	390	38.1%
Households with children under 18	455	44.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	286	27.9%
Average household size	3.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.3%	39.6%
Married	62.1%	36.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.8%
Widowed	0.0%	11.9%
Divorced	3.6%	10.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 27.6%

Some HS, no diploma 11.9%

HS graduate 24.2%

Some college, no degree 20.4%

Associate's degree 6.9%

Bachelor's degree 6.7%

Graduate / professional 2.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	60.5%
Bachelor's or higher	9.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	72	8.2%
Elementary school	347	39.4%
High school	304	34.5%
College / grad school	158	17.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.6%

Agriculture & mining 32.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.4%

Retail trade 5.9%

Construction 4.5%

Public administration 4.2%

Professional & management 3.6%

Manufacturing 3.1%

Transportation & utilities 2.1%

Finance & real estate 0.9%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.9%
Service	15.2%
Sales & office	19.0%
Natural resources & construction	28.7%
Production & transportation	16.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.1%
Government	16.6%
Self-employed	1.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.4%
Carpool	7.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.3%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.3

Poverty

All people 36.4%

Under 18 years 51.2%

18 and over 30.8%

Married-couple families 19.4%

Female-led households 83.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.7%
Retirement income	8.2%
Supplemental Security	6.3%
Cash public assistance	5.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	31.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.0%
High blood pressure	34.7%
High cholesterol	33.2%
Diabetes	17.0%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	25.1%
Kidney disease	4.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	4.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.9%
Binge drinking	11.6%
No physical activity	35.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.9%
Depression	20.7%
Fair or poor health	27.5%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	16.5%
No health insurance	26.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.0%
Visited dentist	48.6%
Cholesterol screening	81.9%
Teeth loss	22.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	172	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.7%
Under 18	4.7%
18–64 years	7.4%
65 and over	30.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	30.0%
Public insurance	69.3%
No insurance	7.3%
Uninsured under 19	1.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,335	94.0%
Spanish	719	21.6%
Other Indo-European	719	21.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,565	72.3%
Born in same state	2,547	71.8%
Born in different state	1,805	50.9%
Foreign born	18	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	981	27.7%
Not a US citizen	377	38.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	123	3.5%
Italian	58	1.6%
English	15	0.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	15	0.4%
Arab	10	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	28.9%
Internet access	81.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87937

What city is ZIP code 87937 in?

ZIP code 87937 is primarily assigned to Hatch, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87937 in?

ZIP code 87937 falls within Dona Ana County, New Mexico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87937?

36% of residents in ZIP code 87937 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 87937?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 87937?

Approximately 22% of households in ZIP code 87937 speak Spanish as a primary language.

Does ZIP code 87937 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 87937 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 87937 in?

ZIP code 87937 observes the MST timezone.