87901 ZIP Code — Truth Or Consequences, NM

Sierra County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87901 is located in Truth Or Consequences, New Mexico, within Sierra County. It covers approximately 1,080.40 square miles and serves a population of 6,264 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 87901

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 $101,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.

Median household income is $28,039. Poverty affects 30% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 46% 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. The average commute of 13 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 87901 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

6,264

population

1,080.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87901 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87901

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87901. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Truth Or Consequences	Acceptable
Truth Or Consequences	Preferred

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,264
Population density	6,264 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	051

Geography
Land area	1,080.40 sq mi
Water area	48.43 sq mi
Latitude	33.1848
Longitude	-106.9600
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	63.5%	62.8%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	18.3%	23.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	17.0%	12.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	1.1%	1.7%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

6,264

Population

6,264

People per sq mi

43.2

Median age

$28,039

Median household income

$22,252

Per capita income

$101,800

Median home value

$682

Median monthly rent

62.3%

Home ownership

29.8%

Poverty rate

2.8%

Unemployment

2,827

Housing units

22.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

152

Under 5

145

168

5–9

161

201

10–14

192

246

15–19

236

20–24

283

25–34

271

560

35–44

538

363

45–54

349

109

55–59

104

216

60–64

208

473

65–74

453

257

75–84

246

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,373	21.9%
18 and over	4,891	78.1%
65 and over	1,594	25.4%
Median age	43.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 64.1%

Hispanic or Latino 14%

Two or more races 12.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 4.9%

Other race 4%

Asian 0.4%

Black or African American 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	4,669	64.1%
Hispanic or Latino	1,019	14%
Two or more races	890	12.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	354	4.9%
Other race	290	4%
Asian	31	0.4%
Black or African American	30	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.5%	62.8%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	18.3%	23.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	17.0%	12.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	1.1%	1.7%	4.1%

Under $10k 10.8%

$10k–$15k 13.2%

$15k–$25k 21.4%

$25k–$35k 9.4%

$35k–$50k 7.7%

$50k–$75k 13.3%

$75k–$100k 6.7%

$100k–$150k 15.2%

$150k–$200k 2.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.8%
$10k–$15k	13.2%
$15k–$25k	21.4%
$25k–$35k	9.4%
$35k–$50k	7.7%
$50k–$75k	13.3%
$75k–$100k	6.7%
$100k–$150k	15.2%
$150k–$200k	2.3%
Median income	$28,039

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.9%

$50k–$100k 32.3%

$100k–$150k 17.3%

$150k–$200k 10.3%

$200k–$300k 22.2%

$300k–$500k 0.5%

$500k–$1M 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$101,800
Median rent / month	$682
Owner occupied	62.3%
Renter occupied	37.7%
Vacant	30.0%
Single-family detached	48.2%
Large apartment buildings	4.0%
Mobile homes	33.3%
Median rooms	4.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.11

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	2.3%
2000–2009	4.0%
1990–1999	14.3%
1980–1989	18.7%
1970–1979	17.8%
1960–1969	15.3%
1950–1959	14.8%
1940–1949	8.4%
1939 or earlier	3.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.9%
1 bedroom	15.9%
2 bedrooms	38.3%
3 bedrooms	36.6%
4 bedrooms	4.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.7%
1 vehicle	39.2%
2 vehicles	37.9%
3 or more	14.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	56.3%
Electricity	35.7%
Propane / LP gas	3.5%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	3.7%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	858	31.9%
Cohabiting couple	223	8.3%
Male householder, no spouse	707	26.3%
Female householder, no spouse	899	33.5%
Households with children under 18	600	22.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,153	42.9%
Average household size	2.23

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.4%	28.4%
Married	40.1%	35.4%
Separated	0.0%	1.9%
Widowed	8.9%	16.3%
Divorced	14.6%	17.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%

Some HS, no diploma 6.5%

HS graduate 36.0%

Some college, no degree 21.0%

Associate's degree 10.2%

Bachelor's degree 13.0%

Graduate / professional 9.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.8%
Bachelor's or higher	22.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	95	7.5%
Kindergarten	37	2.9%
Elementary school	513	40.5%
High school	538	42.4%
College / grad school	85	6.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 36.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 17.6%

Retail trade 15.3%

Professional & management 8.3%

Other services 5.5%

Public administration 4.8%

Agriculture & mining 3.1%

Construction 3.0%

Transportation & utilities 3.0%

Finance & real estate 1.2%

Manufacturing 0.8%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.8%
Service	26.9%
Sales & office	18.3%
Natural resources & construction	4.5%
Production & transportation	8.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	57.1%
Government	30.4%
Self-employed	12.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.0%
Carpool	5.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.3%
Work from home	5.5%
Other means	12.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	12.8

Poverty

All people 29.8%

Under 18 years 34.5%

18 and over 28.4%

Married-couple families 12.1%

Female-led households 54.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.6%
Retirement income	30.2%
Supplemental Security	9.6%
Cash public assistance	3.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.4%
High blood pressure	41.9%
High cholesterol	37.6%
Diabetes	17.2%
Heart disease	11.6%
Stroke	5.8%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	35.5%
Kidney disease	5.2%
Pulmonary disease	11.4%
Cancer	9.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.0%
Binge drinking	10.7%
No physical activity	28.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.6%
Depression	20.4%
Fair or poor health	22.2%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	15.6%
No health insurance	13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.5%
Visited dentist	54.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	20.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	393	8.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.0%
Under 18	6.9%
18–64 years	31.0%
65 and over	37.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.9%
Public insurance	65.7%
No insurance	3.7%
Uninsured under 19	1.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,967	95.3%
Spanish	189	3.2%
Other Indo-European	150	2.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	16	0.3%
Other languages	17	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,134	97.9%
Born in same state	6,090	97.2%
Born in different state	3,222	51.4%
Foreign born	44	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	130	2.1%
Not a US citizen	39	30.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	593	9.5%
French	492	7.9%
Italian	485	7.7%
English	67	1.1%
Polish	65	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	14	0.2%
Dutch	14	0.2%
Irish	10	0.2%
Norwegian	5	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.9%
Internet access	86.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87901

What city is ZIP code 87901 in?

ZIP code 87901 is primarily assigned to Truth Or Consequences, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87901 in?

ZIP code 87901 falls within Sierra County, New Mexico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87901?

30% of residents in ZIP code 87901 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 87901 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 87901 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 87901 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 87901 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 87901?

The median home value in ZIP code 87901 is $101,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 87901 in?

ZIP code 87901 observes the MST timezone.