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Socorro County
San Acacia, NM
87831
87831 ZIP Code — San Acacia, NM
Socorro County, New Mexico
ZIP code 87831 is located in
San Acacia ,
New Mexico ,
within Socorro County .
It covers approximately 14.94 square miles and serves a population of
208 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 575 .
About ZIP code 87831
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $29,453. Poverty affects 54% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 72% 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.
College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 25%.
Overall, ZIP code 87831 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
208
Population density
14 / sq mi
State FIPS
35
County FIPS
053
Geography
Land area
14.94 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
34.2697
Longitude
-106.8534
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
575
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
41.9%
60.4%
48.8%
$50k – $100k
58.1%
23.0%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
14.8%
17.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.8%
4.1%
Demographics & statistics
$29,453
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 0 0.0% 18 and over 208 100.0% 65 and over 90 43.3% Median age 63.5 years
Race & ethnicity
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
41.9%
60.4%
48.8%
$50k – $100k
58.1%
23.0%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
14.8%
17.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.8%
4.1%
Range % of households $10k–$15k 20.2% $15k–$25k 15.7% $25k–$35k 18.0% $35k–$50k 20.2% $50k–$75k 25.8% Median income $29,453
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $0 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 79.8% Renter occupied 20.2% Vacant 25.2% Single-family detached 41.2% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 43.7% Median rooms 4.9 Avg household size (owned) 1.69
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 28.6% 1990–1999 13.4% 1980–1989 0.0% 1970–1979 5.9% 1960–1969 30.3% 1950–1959 5.9% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 16.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 15.1% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 59.7% 3 bedrooms 0.0% 4 bedrooms 25.2% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 15.7% 2 vehicles 46.1% 3 or more 38.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 7.9% Electricity 20.2% Propane / LP gas 43.8% Wood 28.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 48 53.9% Cohabiting couple 23 25.8% Male householder, no spouse 0 0.0% Female householder, no spouse 18 20.2% Households with children under 18 0 0.0% Households with seniors (65+) 89 100.0% Average household size 2.34
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 0.0% 0.0% Married 80.3% 24.5% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 0.0% Divorced 19.7% 75.5%
Education
Less than 9th grade
12.0%
Some HS, no diploma
11.1%
Some college, no degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
2.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 76.9% Bachelor's or higher 8.7%
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 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
33.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 0.0% Service 0.0% Sales & office 88.6% Natural resources & construction 11.4% Production & transportation 0.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 88.6% Government 0.0% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 11.4%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 21.9% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 66.7% Work from home 11.4% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 0.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
29.2%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 71.9% Retirement income 0.0% Supplemental Security 20.2% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 20.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 30.4% High blood pressure 34.1% High cholesterol 33.8% Diabetes 13.0% Heart disease 7.2% Stroke 3.3% Asthma 9.6% Arthritis 25.4% Kidney disease 3.4% Pulmonary disease 6.6% Cancer 6.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 17.8% Binge drinking 13.0% No physical activity 23.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 30.5% Depression 18.0% Fair or poor health 15.7% Poor mental health 13.1% Poor physical health 11.4% No health insurance 11.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 69.5% Visited dentist 63.8% Cholesterol screening 90.2% Teeth loss 12.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 30 14.4%
Disability % Any disability 24.5% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 6.8% 65 and over 47.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 41.8% Public insurance 82.7% No insurance 0.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 208 100.0% Spanish 25 12.0% Other Indo-European 25 12.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 195 93.8% Born in same state 195 93.8% Born in different state 171 82.2% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 13 6.2% Not a US citizen 6 46.2%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 7 3.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 42.8% Internet access 66.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87831
What city is ZIP code 87831 in?
ZIP code 87831 is primarily assigned to San Acacia, New Mexico.
What county is ZIP code 87831 in?
ZIP code 87831 falls within Socorro County, New Mexico.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87831?
54% of residents in ZIP code 87831 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 87831 have a large retiree population?
72% of households in ZIP code 87831 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 87831 have an older population?
43% of residents in ZIP code 87831 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 87831?
9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What timezone is ZIP code 87831 in?
ZIP code 87831 observes the MST timezone.
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