87028 ZIP Code — La Joya, NM

Socorro County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87028 is located in La Joya, New Mexico, within Socorro County. It covers approximately 82.79 square miles and serves a population of 155 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

155

population

82.79

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87028 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87028

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87028. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
La Joya	Acceptable
La Joya	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

87062 Veguita (7.9 mi) 87831 San Acacia (8.1 mi) 87006 Bosque (10.6 mi) 87823 Lemitar (15.6 mi) 87002 Belen (17.8 mi) 87828 Polvadera (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	155
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	82.79 sq mi
Water area	0.42 sq mi
Latitude	34.3589
Longitude	-106.7626
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	88.0%	60.4%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	23.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	12.0%	14.8%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

155

Population

People per sq mi

43.0

Median age

$31,534

Median household income

$26,529

Per capita income

$239,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

20.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

35–44

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	15	9.7%
18 and over	140	90.3%
65 and over	48	31.0%
Median age	43.0 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 38%

Two or more races 38%

White 24%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	95	38%
Two or more races	95	38%
White	60	24%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	88.0%	60.4%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	23.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	12.0%	14.8%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	4.1%

$15k–$25k 23.5%

$25k–$35k 43.1%

$50k–$75k 33.3%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	23.5%
$25k–$35k	43.1%
$50k–$75k	33.3%
Median income	$31,534

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.5%

$200k–$300k 33.3%

$300k–$500k 43.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$239,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	36.3%
Single-family detached	85.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	3.5
Avg household size (owned)	3.04

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	15.0%
2000–2009	22.5%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	62.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	50.0%
2 bedrooms	50.0%
3 bedrooms	0.0%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	56.9%
2 vehicles	43.1%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	43.1%
Propane / LP gas	23.5%
Wood	33.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	22	43.1%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	29	56.9%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	17	33.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	22	43.1%
Average household size	3.04

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	67.8%	0.0%
Married	22.0%	100.0%
Separated	10.2%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 84.3%

Some college, no degree 15.7%

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	15	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 100.0%

Occupation

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

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
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)	0.0

Poverty

All people 20.6%

Under 18 years 100.0%

18 and over 12.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.1%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	23.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	33.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.4%
High blood pressure	39.6%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	17.7%
Heart disease	10.4%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	28.6%
Kidney disease	4.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.9%
Binge drinking	11.4%
No physical activity	30.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.0%
Depression	15.8%
Fair or poor health	21.8%
Poor mental health	12.3%
Poor physical health	14.1%
No health insurance	16.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.2%
Visited dentist	56.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	17.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	63	45.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	13.0%
65 and over	45.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.4%
Public insurance	100.0%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	155	100.0%
Spanish	48	31.0%
Other Indo-European	22	14.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	26	16.8%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	155	100.0%
Born in same state	155	100.0%
Born in different state	143	92.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	12	7.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.9%
Internet access	43.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87028

What city is ZIP code 87028 in?

ZIP code 87028 is primarily assigned to La Joya, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87028 in?

ZIP code 87028 falls within Socorro County, New Mexico.

Does ZIP code 87028 have a large veteran population?

45% of civilians in ZIP code 87028 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 87028?

Approximately 31% of households in ZIP code 87028 speak Spanish as a primary language.

Does ZIP code 87028 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 87028 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87028?

21% of residents in ZIP code 87028 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 87028 in?

ZIP code 87028 observes the MST timezone.