87941 ZIP Code — Salem, NM

Dona Ana County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87941 is located in Salem, New Mexico, within Dona Ana County. It covers approximately 7.88 square miles and serves a population of 860 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 87941

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. Median home value is $64,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $26,280. Poverty affects 73% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 62% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 36% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 87941 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and elevated reliance on food assistance.

860

population

7.88

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87941 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87941

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87941. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Salem	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

87936 Garfield (3.6 mi) 87937 Hatch (9.2 mi) 87930 Arrey (11.9 mi) 87940 Rincon (12.8 mi) 87933 Derry (16.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	860
Population density	109 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	7.88 sq mi
Water area	0.14 sq mi
Latitude	32.7156
Longitude	-107.2182
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	83.3%	55.2%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	16.7%	27.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	15.1%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.4%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

860

Population

109

People per sq mi

25.9

Median age

$26,280

Median household income

$10,046

Per capita income

$64,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

71.3%

Home ownership

73.3%

Poverty rate

21.1%

Unemployment

232

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	275	32.0%
18 and over	585	68.0%
65 and over	16	1.9%
Median age	25.9 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 46.5%

Other race 45.1%

White 7%

Two or more races 1.4%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	748	46.5%
Other race	725	45.1%
White	112	7%
Two or more races	23	1.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	83.3%	55.2%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	16.7%	27.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	15.1%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.4%	4.1%

Under $10k 7.5%

$10k–$15k 6.0%

$15k–$25k 28.7%

$25k–$35k 33.2%

$50k–$75k 24.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.5%
$10k–$15k	6.0%
$15k–$25k	28.7%
$25k–$35k	33.2%
$50k–$75k	24.6%
Median income	$26,280

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 41.4%

$50k–$100k 31.9%

$100k–$150k 14.7%

$300k–$500k 12.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$64,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	71.3%
Renter occupied	28.7%
Vacant	13.3%
Single-family detached	19.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	80.9%
Median rooms	4.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.72

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	15.9%
1980–1989	50.2%
1970–1979	28.8%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	5.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.2%
2 bedrooms	45.6%
3 bedrooms	31.4%
4 bedrooms	13.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	22.8%
2 vehicles	35.4%
3 or more	41.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	38.4%
Electricity	55.6%
Wood	6.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	172	64.2%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	96	35.8%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	88	32.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	16	6.0%
Average household size	3.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.0%	21.6%
Married	56.0%	78.4%
Separated	9.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 42.7%

Some HS, no diploma 14.6%

HS graduate 31.9%

Some college, no degree 10.8%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	42.7%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	47	15.2%
Kindergarten	26	8.4%
Elementary school	176	57.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	60	19.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 51.1%

Education & healthcare 19.3%

Manufacturing 14.1%

Transportation & utilities 8.9%

Public administration 6.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	13.2%
Service	19.3%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	34.8%
Production & transportation	32.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.7%
Government	13.8%
Self-employed	15.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.2%
Carpool	11.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.5

Poverty

All people 73.3%

Under 18 years 90.5%

18 and over 65.1%

Married-couple families 55.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	21.3%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	6.0%
Cash public assistance	13.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	61.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.5%
High blood pressure	32.6%
High cholesterol	31.4%
Diabetes	15.7%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	23.0%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	4.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.5%
Binge drinking	12.2%
No physical activity	34.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.9%
Depression	20.5%
Fair or poor health	26.7%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	15.7%
No health insurance	27.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.8%
Visited dentist	48.1%
Cholesterol screening	80.4%
Teeth loss	23.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	23	3.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.1%
65 and over	100.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	5.3%
Public insurance	79.8%
No insurance	14.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	834	97.0%
Spanish	299	35.9%
Other Indo-European	299	35.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	417	48.5%
Born in same state	417	48.5%
Born in different state	352	40.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	443	51.5%
Not a US citizen	95	21.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.2%
Internet access	92.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87941

What city is ZIP code 87941 in?

ZIP code 87941 is primarily assigned to Salem, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87941 in?

ZIP code 87941 falls within Dona Ana County, New Mexico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87941?

73% of residents in ZIP code 87941 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 87941?

Approximately 36% of households in ZIP code 87941 speak Spanish as a primary language.

Is ZIP code 87941 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 87941 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 87941?

The median household income in ZIP code 87941 is $26,280, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 87941 in?

ZIP code 87941 observes the MST timezone.