87023 ZIP Code — Jarales, NM

Valencia County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87023 is located in Jarales, New Mexico, within Valencia County. It covers approximately 2.60 square miles and serves a population of 451 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 505.

About ZIP code 87023

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 $153,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $39,352. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 61% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 36%.

Overall, ZIP code 87023 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

451

population

2.60

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87023 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87023

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87023. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Jarales	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

87031 Los Lunas (13.1 mi) 87068 Bosque Farms (17.1 mi) 87002 Belen (18.9 mi) 87006 Bosque (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	451
Population density	173 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	2.60 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	34.7605
Longitude	-106.9757
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	505

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.9%	48.8%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	27.9%	32.7%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	4.2%	15.8%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.7%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

451

Population

173

People per sq mi

62.3

Median age

$39,352

Median household income

$20,371

Per capita income

$153,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

89.0%

Home ownership

7.5%

Poverty rate

18.7%

Unemployment

253

Housing units

10.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

15–19

25–34

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	76	16.9%
18 and over	375	83.1%
65 and over	114	25.3%
Median age	62.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.1%

Hispanic or Latino 9.4%

Two or more races 6.8%

Other race 2.6%

Group	Count	%
White	404	81.1%
Hispanic or Latino	47	9.4%
Two or more races	34	6.8%
Other race	13	2.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.9%	48.8%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	27.9%	32.7%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	4.2%	15.8%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.7%	4.1%

$10k–$15k 17.0%

$15k–$25k 16.5%

$25k–$35k 6.5%

$35k–$50k 33.5%

$50k–$75k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 14.5%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	17.0%
$15k–$25k	16.5%
$25k–$35k	6.5%
$35k–$50k	33.5%
$50k–$75k	12.0%
$100k–$150k	14.5%
Median income	$39,352

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 22.5%

$100k–$150k 25.3%

$150k–$200k 28.1%

$200k–$300k 18.0%

$500k–$1M 6.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$153,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	89.0%
Renter occupied	11.0%
Vacant	27.3%
Single-family detached	58.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	37.1%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	11.6%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	36.0%
1970–1979	28.4%
1960–1969	6.2%
1950–1959	9.5%
1940–1949	4.4%
1939 or earlier	4.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	8.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	20.7%
3 bedrooms	62.9%
4 bedrooms	8.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	15.5%
2 vehicles	58.0%
3 or more	26.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	49.0%
Electricity	6.0%
Propane / LP gas	34.0%
Wood	11.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	133	66.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	55	27.5%
Female householder, no spouse	12	6.0%
Households with children under 18	29	14.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	85	42.5%
Average household size	2.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.0%	13.4%
Married	66.5%	58.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	6.4%
Divorced	9.5%	21.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.8%

Some HS, no diploma 18.7%

HS graduate 34.1%

Some college, no degree 18.4%

Associate's degree 13.6%

Bachelor's degree 10.4%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	76.5%
Bachelor's or higher	10.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	22	41.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	19	35.8%
High school	12	22.6%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Finance & real estate 29.4%

Transportation & utilities 26.6%

Other services 21.1%

Construction 17.4%

Public administration 5.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	72.5%
Natural resources & construction	17.4%
Production & transportation	10.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.1%
Government	5.5%
Self-employed	17.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.9

Poverty

All people 7.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 9.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	61.0%
Retirement income	38.0%
Supplemental Security	11.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	26.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.9%
High blood pressure	30.8%
High cholesterol	29.4%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	23.2%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.8%
Cancer	5.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.8%
Binge drinking	13.6%
No physical activity	25.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.3%
Depression	18.6%
Fair or poor health	18.4%
Poor mental health	14.4%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	17.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.1%
Visited dentist	57.1%
Cholesterol screening	86.2%
Teeth loss	14.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	33	8.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	36.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	39.8%
65 and over	52.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.9%
Public insurance	39.9%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	406	90.0%
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)	451	100.0%
Born in same state	451	100.0%
Born in different state	451	100.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	130	28.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	14	3.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.3%
Internet access	79.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87023

What city is ZIP code 87023 in?

ZIP code 87023 is primarily assigned to Jarales, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87023 in?

ZIP code 87023 falls within Valencia County, New Mexico.

Does ZIP code 87023 have a large retiree population?

61% of households in ZIP code 87023 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 87023 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 87023 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 87023 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 87023 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 87023?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 87023 in?

ZIP code 87023 observes the MST timezone.