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Socorro County
Veguita, NM
87062
87062 ZIP Code — Veguita, NM
Socorro County, New Mexico
ZIP code 87062 is located in
Veguita ,
New Mexico ,
within Socorro County .
It covers approximately 85.51 square miles and serves a population of
1,374 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 575 .
About ZIP code 87062
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 is high at 86%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $36,646. Poverty affects 35% of residents, above the national average. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 39% of workers work from home.
College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 87062 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,374
Population density
16 / sq mi
State FIPS
35
County FIPS
053
Geography
Land area
85.51 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
34.4375
Longitude
-106.6625
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
575
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
67.3%
60.4%
48.8%
$50k – $100k
29.2%
23.0%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
1.4%
14.8%
17.6%
Over $200k
2.1%
1.8%
4.1%
Demographics & statistics
$36,646
Median household income
14.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 424 30.9% 18 and over 950 69.1% 65 and over 270 19.7% Median age 49.6 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 1,241 82.7% Hispanic or Latino 127 8.5% Two or more races 106 7.1% Other race 27 1.8%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
67.3%
60.4%
48.8%
$50k – $100k
29.2%
23.0%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
1.4%
14.8%
17.6%
Over $200k
2.1%
1.8%
4.1%
Range % of households $10k–$15k 14.7% $15k–$25k 22.3% $25k–$35k 7.6% $35k–$50k 22.1% $50k–$75k 16.1% $75k–$100k 8.4% $100k–$150k 3.0% $200k+ 5.8% Median income $36,646
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $0 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 86.3% Renter occupied 13.7% Vacant 28.3% Single-family detached 19.3% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 80.7% Median rooms 5.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.72
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.9% 2000–2009 2.2% 1990–1999 32.2% 1980–1989 23.6% 1970–1979 18.0% 1960–1969 6.0% 1950–1959 2.6% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 10.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 36.4% 3 bedrooms 57.8% 4 bedrooms 2.2% 5+ bedrooms 3.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.6% 1 vehicle 32.1% 2 vehicles 28.5% 3 or more 37.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 3.4% Electricity 8.2% Propane / LP gas 49.6% Wood 37.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 251 50.4% Cohabiting couple 69 13.9% Male householder, no spouse 122 24.5% Female householder, no spouse 56 11.2% Households with children under 18 78 15.7% Households with seniors (65+) 171 34.3% Average household size 2.63
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 20.0% 19.7% Married 59.9% 59.1% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 3.8% Divorced 20.2% 17.4%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
13.3%
Some college, no degree
11.1%
Graduate / professional
9.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 82.4% Bachelor's or higher 14.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 50 15.1% Kindergarten 50 15.1% Elementary school 105 31.6% High school 108 32.5% College / grad school 19 5.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.4%
Professional & management
16.9%
Agriculture & mining
9.2%
Public administration
9.2%
Transportation & utilities
3.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 26.8% Service 19.3% Sales & office 0.0% Natural resources & construction 10.8% Production & transportation 43.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 64.2% Government 9.2% Self-employed 24.7% Unpaid family workers 1.9%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 56.2% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 3.5% Walk 0.9% Work from home 39.3% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 22.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
33.1%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 30.9% Retirement income 23.9% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 16.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 32.9% High blood pressure 31.8% High cholesterol 30.8% Diabetes 13.7% Heart disease 6.9% Stroke 3.3% Asthma 9.8% Arthritis 22.5% Kidney disease 3.4% Pulmonary disease 6.6% Cancer 5.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.2% Binge drinking 13.5% No physical activity 28.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.2% Depression 18.0% Fair or poor health 19.3% Poor mental health 14.4% Poor physical health 12.6% No health insurance 17.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 66.6% Visited dentist 55.8% Cholesterol screening 86.0% Teeth loss 16.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 147 15.5%
Disability % Any disability 16.5% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 5.6% 65 and over 67.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 35.0% Public insurance 66.0% No insurance 10.7% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,374 100.0% Spanish 153 11.1% Other Indo-European 153 11.1% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,227 89.3% Born in same state 1,220 88.8% Born in different state 849 61.8% Foreign born 7 0.5% Naturalized citizen 147 10.7% Not a US citizen 16 10.9%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 132 9.6% Italian 64 4.7%
Ancestry Count % French 26 1.9% English 2 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 36.2% Internet access 62.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87062
What city is ZIP code 87062 in?
ZIP code 87062 is primarily assigned to Veguita, New Mexico.
What county is ZIP code 87062 in?
ZIP code 87062 falls within Socorro County, New Mexico.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87062?
35% of residents in ZIP code 87062 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 87062 family-oriented?
31% of residents in ZIP code 87062 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
Is ZIP code 87062 mostly owner-occupied?
86% of occupied units in ZIP code 87062 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 87062?
14% 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 87062 in?
ZIP code 87062 observes the MST timezone.
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