87732 ZIP Code — Mora, NM

Mora County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87732 is located in Mora, New Mexico, within Mora County. It covers approximately 179.44 square miles and serves a population of 1,123 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 87732

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $58,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $33,207. Poverty affects 34% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 32% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 59% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 38%.

Overall, ZIP code 87732 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,123

population

179.44

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87732 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87732

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87732. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mora	Acceptable
Mora	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

87723 Holman (1.1 mi) 87713 Chacon (8.6 mi) 87715 Cleveland (11.3 mi) 87521 Chamisal (13 mi) 87735 Ojo Feliz (13.4 mi) 87722 Guadalupita (13.9 mi) 87579 Vadito (14.4 mi) 87742 Rociada (16.1 mi) 87557 Ranchos De Taos (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,123
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	179.44 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	36.0506
Longitude	-105.3620
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	79.0%	70.5%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	17.1%	22.5%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	3.8%	7.0%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.0%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,123

Population

People per sq mi

60.2

Median age

$33,207

Median household income

$20,235

Per capita income

$58,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

88.5%

Home ownership

34.4%

Poverty rate

21.1%

Unemployment

757

Housing units

25.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

113

60–64

140

65–74

123

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	268	23.9%
18 and over	855	76.1%
65 and over	374	33.3%
Median age	60.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 40%

Hispanic or Latino 30%

Two or more races 16.6%

Other race 13.3%

Group	Count	%
White	642	40%
Hispanic or Latino	481	30%
Two or more races	267	16.6%
Other race	214	13.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	79.0%	70.5%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	17.1%	22.5%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	3.8%	7.0%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.0%	4.1%

Under $10k 12.1%

$10k–$15k 10.0%

$15k–$25k 13.4%

$25k–$35k 20.9%

$50k–$75k 27.4%

$75k–$100k 5.7%

$100k–$150k 6.3%

$150k–$200k 4.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.1%
$10k–$15k	10.0%
$15k–$25k	13.4%
$25k–$35k	20.9%
$50k–$75k	27.4%
$75k–$100k	5.7%
$100k–$150k	6.3%
$150k–$200k	4.2%
Median income	$33,207

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 28.8%

$50k–$100k 35.1%

$100k–$150k 4.8%

$200k–$300k 25.8%

$300k–$500k 5.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$58,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	88.5%
Renter occupied	11.5%
Vacant	36.1%
Single-family detached	70.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	29.4%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	1.92

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	4.0%
1990–1999	13.2%
1980–1989	11.0%
1970–1979	13.5%
1960–1969	5.3%
1950–1959	19.5%
1940–1949	9.7%
1939 or earlier	23.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.8%
1 bedroom	17.4%
2 bedrooms	20.7%
3 bedrooms	45.2%
4 bedrooms	13.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.2%
1 vehicle	26.8%
2 vehicles	17.8%
3 or more	47.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	12.8%
Propane / LP gas	19.0%
Wood	64.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	333	63.8%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	140	26.8%
Female householder, no spouse	49	9.4%
Households with children under 18	101	19.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	264	50.6%
Average household size	2.15

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.1%	21.1%
Married	61.9%	74.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	4.4%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.0%

HS graduate 40.1%

Some college, no degree 16.6%

Associate's degree 12.4%

Bachelor's degree 8.8%

Graduate / professional 17.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.0%
Bachelor's or higher	25.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	149	62.6%
High school	89	37.4%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 40.1%

Finance & real estate 16.3%

Other services 15.8%

Education & healthcare 10.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.9%

Professional & management 7.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.7%
Service	25.7%
Sales & office	40.1%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	7.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	34.2%
Government	17.8%
Self-employed	29.2%
Unpaid family workers	18.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	45.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	47.5%
Work from home	7.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.3

Poverty

All people 34.4%

Under 18 years 48.5%

18 and over 29.9%

Married-couple families 20.1%

Female-led households 46.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	59.4%
Retirement income	51.1%
Supplemental Security	47.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	32.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.0%
High blood pressure	34.9%
High cholesterol	33.2%
Diabetes	16.8%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	25.7%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	5.8%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.4%
Binge drinking	11.6%
No physical activity	27.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.8%
Depression	16.4%
Fair or poor health	19.8%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	18.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.9%
Visited dentist	59.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	13.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	105	12.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	37.9%
Under 18	19.4%
18–64 years	59.7%
65 and over	23.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	39.2%
Public insurance	93.9%
No insurance	2.8%
Uninsured under 19	11.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,093	97.3%
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)	1,123	100.0%
Born in same state	1,123	100.0%
Born in different state	911	81.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	182	16.2%
Italian	109	9.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	69	6.1%
French	66	5.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.5%
Internet access	67.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87732

What city is ZIP code 87732 in?

ZIP code 87732 is primarily assigned to Mora, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87732 in?

ZIP code 87732 falls within Mora County, New Mexico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87732?

34% of residents in ZIP code 87732 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 87732 have a large retiree population?

59% of households in ZIP code 87732 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 87732 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 87732 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 87732 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 87732 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 87732 in?

ZIP code 87732 observes the MST timezone.