87823 ZIP Code — Lemitar, NM

Socorro County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87823 is located in Lemitar, New Mexico, within Socorro County. It covers approximately 47.74 square miles and serves a population of 365 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 87823

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 $110,100.

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

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 22% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 87823 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and high homeownership.

365

population

47.74

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87823 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87823

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87823. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lemitar	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

87831 San Acacia (7.6 mi) 87828 Polvadera (7.7 mi) 87028 La Joya (15.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	365
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	47.74 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	34.1711
Longitude	-106.9135
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	32.5%	60.4%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	38.3%	23.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	29.2%	14.8%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

365

Population

People per sq mi

32.9

Median age

Median household income

$17,443

Per capita income

$110,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

7.7%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

271

Housing units

4.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

65–74

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	149	40.8%
18 and over	216	59.2%
65 and over	34	9.3%
Median age	32.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 62.5%

Hispanic or Latino 18%

Two or more races 18%

Asian 1.6%

Group	Count	%
White	278	62.5%
Hispanic or Latino	80	18%
Two or more races	80	18%
Asian	7	1.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.5%	60.4%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	38.3%	23.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	29.2%	14.8%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	4.1%

Under $10k 16.0%

$10k–$15k 5.3%

$15k–$25k 6.1%

$35k–$50k 37.4%

$75k–$100k 32.8%

$100k–$150k 2.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	16.0%
$10k–$15k	5.3%
$15k–$25k	6.1%
$35k–$50k	37.4%
$75k–$100k	32.8%
$100k–$150k	2.3%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.0%

$50k–$100k 30.5%

$100k–$150k 45.0%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$300k–$500k 6.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$110,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	51.7%
Single-family detached	36.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	63.5%
Median rooms	4.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.79

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	1.8%
1990–1999	37.3%
1980–1989	27.7%
1970–1979	3.0%
1960–1969	9.2%
1950–1959	8.5%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	12.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	11.1%
2 bedrooms	52.4%
3 bedrooms	33.6%
4 bedrooms	1.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.1%
1 vehicle	35.9%
2 vehicles	29.0%
3 or more	29.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.3%
Propane / LP gas	34.4%
Wood	63.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	92	70.2%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	24	18.3%
Female householder, no spouse	15	11.5%
Households with children under 18	43	32.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	24	18.3%
Average household size	2.79

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	32.2%
Married	79.5%	57.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.6%	5.5%
Divorced	17.9%	4.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 18.5%

HS graduate 69.0%

Some college, no degree 3.7%

Associate's degree 4.2%

Bachelor's degree 4.6%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.5%
Bachelor's or higher	4.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	59	53.6%
High school	51	46.4%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 62.6%

Professional & management 30.9%

Agriculture & mining 4.1%

Public administration 2.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	8.1%
Service	24.4%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	36.6%
Production & transportation	30.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	28.5%
Government	35.0%
Self-employed	36.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.3%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 7.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 13.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	18.3%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	6.1%
Cash public assistance	6.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.0%
High blood pressure	33.9%
High cholesterol	32.3%
Diabetes	13.8%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	25.3%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.3%
Binge drinking	12.8%
No physical activity	27.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.6%
Depression	18.4%
Fair or poor health	18.5%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	15.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.4%
Visited dentist	58.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	16.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	48	22.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	22.0%
65 and over	44.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.1%
Public insurance	31.2%
No insurance	5.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	326	89.3%
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)	365	100.0%
Born in same state	356	97.5%
Born in different state	305	83.6%
Foreign born	9	2.5%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	12	3.3%
German	10	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	8	2.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.9%
Internet access	53.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87823

What city is ZIP code 87823 in?

ZIP code 87823 is primarily assigned to Lemitar, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87823 in?

ZIP code 87823 falls within Socorro County, New Mexico.

Is ZIP code 87823 family-oriented?

41% of residents in ZIP code 87823 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 87823?

5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 87823 have a large veteran population?

22% of civilians in ZIP code 87823 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 87823?

The median home value in ZIP code 87823 is $110,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 87823 in?

ZIP code 87823 observes the MST timezone.