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San Miguel County
Rociada, NM
87742
87742 ZIP Code — Rociada, NM
San Miguel County, New Mexico
ZIP code 87742 is located in
Rociada ,
New Mexico ,
within San Miguel County .
It covers approximately 70.69 square miles and serves a population of
283 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 575 .
About ZIP code 87742
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $245,800.
Median household income is $62,054. 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.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (19%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 22% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 44%.
Overall, ZIP code 87742 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
283
Population density
4 / sq mi
State FIPS
35
County FIPS
047
Geography
Land area
70.69 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
35.8184
Longitude
-105.3362
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
575
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
33.5%
65.1%
48.8%
$50k – $100k
54.1%
20.1%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
12.4%
13.5%
17.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.3%
4.1%
Demographics & statistics
$62,054
Median household income
$245,800
Median home value
29.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 0 0.0% 18 and over 283 100.0% 65 and over 179 63.3% Median age 68.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 231 69% Hispanic or Latino 52 15.5% Two or more races 52 15.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
33.5%
65.1%
48.8%
$50k – $100k
54.1%
20.1%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
12.4%
13.5%
17.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.3%
4.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 11.1% $10k–$15k 9.2% $15k–$25k 9.8% $50k–$75k 21.6% $75k–$100k 32.7% $150k–$200k 15.7% Median income $62,054
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $245,800 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 100.0% Renter occupied 0.0% Vacant 46.9% Single-family detached 81.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 13.9% Median rooms 6.3 Avg household size (owned) 1.85
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 3.1% 1990–1999 31.9% 1980–1989 14.9% 1970–1979 26.0% 1960–1969 4.2% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 9.4% 1939 or earlier 10.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 9.4% 2 bedrooms 9.0% 3 bedrooms 61.5% 4 bedrooms 20.1% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 26.1% 2 vehicles 52.3% 3 or more 21.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Propane / LP gas 44.4% Wood 55.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 72 47.1% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 41 26.8% Female householder, no spouse 40 26.1% Households with children under 18 0 0.0% Households with seniors (65+) 144 94.1% Average household size 1.85
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 0.0% 0.0% Married 46.3% 67.5% Separated 28.1% 0.0% Widowed 25.6% 32.5% Divorced 0.0% 0.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
27.9%
Graduate / professional
29.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 100.0% Bachelor's or higher 29.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 0 0.0% High school 0 0.0% College / grad school 18 100.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
82.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 36.0% Service 46.0% Sales & office 0.0% Natural resources & construction 18.0% Production & transportation 0.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 82.0% Government 0.0% Self-employed 18.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 82.0% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 18.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 0.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
19.4%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 94.1% Retirement income 49.0% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 15.0% Food stamps / SNAP 15.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 32.6% High blood pressure 41.7% High cholesterol 35.7% Diabetes 18.6% Heart disease 10.3% Stroke 4.9% Asthma 10.2% Arthritis 35.1% Kidney disease 5.0% Pulmonary disease 9.2% Cancer 8.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 16.9% Binge drinking 10.0% No physical activity 28.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.7% Depression 17.6% Fair or poor health 21.5% Poor mental health 12.5% Poor physical health 14.8% No health insurance 14.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.3% Visited dentist 61.8% Cholesterol screening 91.5% Teeth loss 15.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 63 22.3%
Disability % Any disability 43.8% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 57.7% 65 and over 35.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 70.0% Public insurance 79.2% No insurance 6.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 283 100.0% Spanish 17 6.0% Other Indo-European 17 6.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 283 100.0% Born in same state 283 100.0% Born in different state 156 55.1% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 43 15.2% Italian 27 9.5%
Ancestry Count % German 17 6% Polish 9 3.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 54.1% Internet access 79.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87742
What city is ZIP code 87742 in?
ZIP code 87742 is primarily assigned to Rociada, New Mexico.
What county is ZIP code 87742 in?
ZIP code 87742 falls within Mora County, New Mexico.
Does ZIP code 87742 have a large retiree population?
94% of households in ZIP code 87742 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 87742 have an older population?
63% of residents in ZIP code 87742 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 87742 have a large veteran population?
22% of civilians in ZIP code 87742 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87742?
17% of residents in ZIP code 87742 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 87742 in?
ZIP code 87742 observes the MST timezone.
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