87734 ZIP Code — Ocate, NM

Mora County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87734 is located in Ocate, New Mexico, within Mora County. It covers approximately 126.92 square miles and serves a population of 337 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 87734

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. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $25,417. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 31% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 67% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 62% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (19%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 87734 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

337

population

126.92

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87734 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87734

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87734. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ocate	Acceptable
Ocate	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

87735 Ojo Feliz (10.2 mi) 87722 Guadalupita (10.6 mi) 87750 Valmora (15.2 mi) 87745 Sapello (18.1 mi) 87752 Wagon Mound (18.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	337
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	126.92 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	36.0081
Longitude	-104.9806
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	58.9%	70.5%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	38.3%	22.5%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	2.8%	7.0%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.0%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

337

Population

People per sq mi

53.6

Median age

$25,417

Median household income

$19,390

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

82.4%

Home ownership

29.4%

Poverty rate

34.2%

Unemployment

163

Housing units

16.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	39	11.6%
18 and over	298	88.4%
65 and over	116	34.4%
Median age	53.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 33.6%

Hispanic or Latino 33%

Other race 31.8%

Two or more races 1.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	169	33.6%
Hispanic or Latino	166	33%
Other race	160	31.8%
Two or more races	6	1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.9%	70.5%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	38.3%	22.5%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	2.8%	7.0%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.0%	4.1%

Under $10k 5.9%

$10k–$15k 8.1%

$15k–$25k 32.4%

$25k–$35k 27.9%

$35k–$50k 1.5%

$50k–$75k 7.4%

$100k–$150k 11.0%

$150k–$200k 5.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.9%
$10k–$15k	8.1%
$15k–$25k	32.4%
$25k–$35k	27.9%
$35k–$50k	1.5%
$50k–$75k	7.4%
$100k–$150k	11.0%
$150k–$200k	5.9%
Median income	$25,417

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 38.4%

$150k–$200k 12.5%

$200k–$300k 5.4%

$300k–$500k 27.7%

$500k–$1M 2.7%

$1M+ 13.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	82.4%
Renter occupied	17.6%
Vacant	27.3%
Single-family detached	66.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	33.7%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.79

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	13.4%
1980–1989	49.7%
1970–1979	8.0%
1960–1969	1.1%
1950–1959	3.7%
1940–1949	5.9%
1939 or earlier	18.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.8%
1 bedroom	4.3%
2 bedrooms	41.7%
3 bedrooms	31.6%
4 bedrooms	17.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.1%
1 vehicle	11.0%
2 vehicles	6.6%
3 or more	74.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.6%
Electricity	5.1%
Propane / LP gas	33.1%
Wood	47.1%
Solar	8.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	28	20.6%
Cohabiting couple	37	27.2%
Male householder, no spouse	31	22.8%
Female householder, no spouse	40	29.4%
Households with children under 18	37	27.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	55	40.4%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	78.3%	30.8%
Married	13.4%	26.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	4.8%
Divorced	8.3%	38.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 1.7%

HS graduate 40.3%

Some college, no degree 34.0%

Associate's degree 4.5%

Bachelor's degree 3.8%

Graduate / professional 12.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.1%
Bachelor's or higher	16.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	5	10.2%
Elementary school	29	59.2%
High school	15	30.6%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.1%

Other services 17.8%

Retail trade 15.1%

Professional & management 15.1%

Agriculture & mining 12.3%

Transportation & utilities 8.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	64.4%
Service	17.8%
Sales & office	15.1%
Natural resources & construction	2.7%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	52.1%
Government	35.6%
Self-employed	12.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	15.1%
Carpool	20.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.7%
Work from home	61.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.8

Poverty

All people 29.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 33.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	66.9%
Retirement income	5.1%
Supplemental Security	26.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	30.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.3%
High blood pressure	40.5%
High cholesterol	37.7%
Diabetes	18.5%
Heart disease	10.4%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	31.3%
Kidney disease	4.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.9%
Binge drinking	10.3%
No physical activity	27.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.3%
Depression	15.9%
Fair or poor health	20.9%
Poor mental health	11.7%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	16.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.2%
Visited dentist	60.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	15.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	17	5.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	33.5%
65 and over	12.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	42.7%
Public insurance	66.5%
No insurance	6.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	337	100.0%
Spanish	12	3.6%
Other Indo-European	12	3.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	334	99.1%
Born in same state	334	99.1%
Born in different state	196	58.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.9%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	30	8.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	20	5.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.4%
Internet access	76.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87734

What city is ZIP code 87734 in?

ZIP code 87734 is primarily assigned to Ocate, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87734 in?

ZIP code 87734 falls within Mora County, New Mexico.

Does ZIP code 87734 have a large retiree population?

67% of households in ZIP code 87734 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 87734 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 87734 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87734?

29% of residents in ZIP code 87734 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 87734 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 87734 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 87734 in?

ZIP code 87734 observes the MST timezone.