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Dona Ana County
Rincon, NM
87940
87940 ZIP Code — Rincon, NM
Dona Ana County, New Mexico
ZIP code 87940 is located in
Rincon ,
New Mexico ,
within Dona Ana County .
It covers approximately 62.81 square miles and serves a population of
414 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 575 .
About ZIP code 87940
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. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.
Median household income is $47,888. SNAP benefit usage at 56% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 94% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. Remote work is prevalent — 46% of workers work from home.
College attainment at 3% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.
Overall, ZIP code 87940 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
414
Population density
7 / sq mi
State FIPS
35
County FIPS
013
Geography
Land area
62.81 sq mi
Water area
0.75 sq mi
Latitude
32.6954
Longitude
-106.9993
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
575
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
68.9%
55.2%
48.8%
$50k – $100k
31.1%
27.2%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
15.1%
17.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.4%
4.1%
Demographics & statistics
$47,888
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 90 21.7% 18 and over 324 78.3% 65 and over 164 39.6% Median age 60.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % Hispanic or Latino 298 41.9% Other race 267 37.5% White 116 16.3% Two or more races 31 4.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
68.9%
55.2%
48.8%
$50k – $100k
31.1%
27.2%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
15.1%
17.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.4%
4.1%
Range % of households $15k–$25k 24.1% $25k–$35k 22.6% $35k–$50k 21.8% $50k–$75k 31.6% Median income $47,888
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $0 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 69.9% Renter occupied 30.1% Vacant 13.1% Single-family detached 52.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 47.1% Median rooms 5.6 Avg household size (owned) 2.54
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 19.0% 1990–1999 20.9% 1980–1989 6.5% 1970–1979 0.0% 1960–1969 19.6% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 22.2% 1939 or earlier 11.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 66.0% 3 bedrooms 34.0% 4 bedrooms 0.0% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 46.6% 2 vehicles 31.6% 3 or more 21.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 49.6% Electricity 6.0% Propane / LP gas 21.8% Wood 22.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 37 27.8% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 0 0.0% Female householder, no spouse 96 72.2% Households with children under 18 40 30.1% Households with seniors (65+) 125 94.0% Average household size 3.11
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 63.6% 0.0% Married 36.4% 35.5% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 34.6% Divorced 0.0% 29.9%
Education
Less than 9th grade
22.8%
Some HS, no diploma
12.0%
Some college, no degree
9.3%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 65.1% Bachelor's or higher 2.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 42 46.7% Elementary school 48 53.3% High school 0 0.0% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
45.6%
Agriculture & mining
22.5%
Transportation & utilities
5.6%
Professional & management
5.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 5.0% Service 45.6% Sales & office 21.3% Natural resources & construction 22.5% Production & transportation 5.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 100.0% Government 0.0% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 54.4% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 45.6% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 0.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 94.0% Retirement income 21.8% Supplemental Security 24.1% Cash public assistance 22.6% Food stamps / SNAP 55.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.7% High blood pressure 37.6% High cholesterol 35.2% Diabetes 18.0% Heart disease 8.5% Stroke 4.7% Asthma 11.2% Arthritis 28.0% Kidney disease 4.8% Pulmonary disease 9.2% Cancer 5.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 22.9% Binge drinking 11.5% No physical activity 35.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.2% Depression 21.1% Fair or poor health 28.2% Poor mental health 16.7% Poor physical health 17.5% No health insurance 24.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 69.9% Visited dentist 48.7% Cholesterol screening 83.9% Teeth loss 22.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 0 0.0%
Disability % Any disability 25.1% Under 18 46.7% 18–64 years 0.0% 65 and over 37.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 14.5% Public insurance 91.8% No insurance 8.2% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 414 100.0% Spanish 71 17.1% Other Indo-European 71 17.1% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 343 82.9% Born in same state 343 82.9% Born in different state 265 64.0% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 71 17.1% Not a US citizen 39 54.9%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 95 22.9%
Ancestry Count % Arab 23 5.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 32.1% Internet access 74.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87940
What city is ZIP code 87940 in?
ZIP code 87940 is primarily assigned to Rincon, New Mexico.
What county is ZIP code 87940 in?
ZIP code 87940 falls within Dona Ana County, New Mexico.
Does ZIP code 87940 have a large retiree population?
94% of households in ZIP code 87940 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 87940 have an older population?
40% of residents in ZIP code 87940 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 87940?
3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What are the health statistics for ZIP code 87940?
Health data for ZIP code 87940 shows elevated rates of diabetes (18%) and smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.
What timezone is ZIP code 87940 in?
ZIP code 87940 observes the MST timezone.
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