87752 ZIP Code — Wagon Mound, NM

Mora County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87752 is located in Wagon Mound, New Mexico, within Mora County. It covers approximately 806.57 square miles and serves a population of 618 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 87752

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $41,472. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 61% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% 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 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 35%.

Overall, ZIP code 87752 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

618

population

806.57

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87752 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87752

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87752. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wagon Mound	Acceptable
Wagon Mound	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

87734 Ocate (18.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	618
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	806.57 sq mi
Water area	0.93 sq mi
Latitude	36.0020
Longitude	-104.6555
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	58.6%	70.5%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	38.0%	22.5%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	3.4%	7.0%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.0%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

618

Population

People per sq mi

62.8

Median age

$41,472

Median household income

$32,205

Per capita income

Median home value

$638

Median monthly rent

73.8%

Home ownership

13.8%

Poverty rate

5.6%

Unemployment

321

Housing units

32.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	71	11.5%
18 and over	547	88.5%
65 and over	282	45.6%
Median age	62.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 36.7%

Hispanic or Latino 30.6%

Other race 22.8%

Two or more races 8.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%

Group	Count	%
White	327	36.7%
Hispanic or Latino	272	30.6%
Other race	203	22.8%
Two or more races	74	8.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	14	1.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.6%	70.5%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	38.0%	22.5%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	3.4%	7.0%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.0%	4.1%

Under $10k 10.3%

$10k–$15k 6.6%

$15k–$25k 8.1%

$25k–$35k 5.3%

$35k–$50k 32.8%

$50k–$75k 15.6%

$75k–$100k 7.5%

$100k–$150k 10.6%

$150k–$200k 0.9%

$200k+ 2.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.3%
$10k–$15k	6.6%
$15k–$25k	8.1%
$25k–$35k	5.3%
$35k–$50k	32.8%
$50k–$75k	15.6%
$75k–$100k	7.5%
$100k–$150k	10.6%
$150k–$200k	0.9%
$200k+	2.2%
Median income	$41,472

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 32.6%

$50k–$100k 17.4%

$100k–$150k 6.8%

$150k–$200k 14.8%

$200k–$300k 20.8%

$300k–$500k 4.2%

$1M+ 3.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$638
Owner occupied	73.8%
Renter occupied	26.3%
Vacant	21.0%
Single-family detached	74.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	24.2%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	1.89

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.5%
2000–2009	10.1%
1990–1999	5.4%
1980–1989	18.5%
1970–1979	2.5%
1960–1969	5.2%
1950–1959	2.5%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	52.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	13.1%
2 bedrooms	27.4%
3 bedrooms	37.8%
4 bedrooms	16.8%
5+ bedrooms	4.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.6%
1 vehicle	20.9%
2 vehicles	34.7%
3 or more	38.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	17.5%
Electricity	1.6%
Propane / LP gas	46.3%
Wood	32.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	100	31.3%
Cohabiting couple	21	6.6%
Male householder, no spouse	127	39.7%
Female householder, no spouse	72	22.5%
Households with children under 18	26	8.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	223	69.7%
Average household size	1.93

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.2%	12.8%
Married	33.7%	32.8%
Separated	9.2%	0.0%
Widowed	13.2%	23.7%
Divorced	19.8%	30.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 4.2%

HS graduate 43.9%

Some college, no degree 15.5%

Associate's degree 2.0%

Bachelor's degree 21.2%

Graduate / professional 11.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.0%
Bachelor's or higher	32.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	37	41.1%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	28	31.1%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	25	27.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 34.4%

Education & healthcare 23.4%

Agriculture & mining 11.9%

Construction 8.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.4%

Other services 5.5%

Public administration 5.0%

Retail trade 3.2%

Transportation & utilities 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	74.3%
Service	9.2%
Sales & office	5.0%
Natural resources & construction	11.0%
Production & transportation	0.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	52.3%
Government	36.2%
Self-employed	11.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	46.3%
Carpool	36.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	9.2%
Work from home	8.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.0

Poverty

All people 13.8%

Under 18 years 8.9%

18 and over 14.3%

Married-couple families 3.0%

Female-led households 2.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	60.6%
Retirement income	27.8%
Supplemental Security	19.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.1%
High blood pressure	38.4%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	18.8%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	28.9%
Kidney disease	4.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.6%
Binge drinking	11.0%
No physical activity	28.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.4%
Depression	16.0%
Fair or poor health	21.2%
Poor mental health	12.0%
Poor physical health	13.6%
No health insurance	16.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.7%
Visited dentist	59.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	13.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	66	12.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	34.6%
Under 18	5.6%
18–64 years	23.0%
65 and over	52.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.2%
Public insurance	71.2%
No insurance	1.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	578	93.5%
Spanish	47	8.1%
Other Indo-European	47	8.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	618	100.0%
Born in same state	616	99.7%
Born in different state	446	72.2%
Foreign born	2	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	113	18.3%
Irish	39	6.3%
Arab	20	3.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	13	2.1%
German	5	0.8%
Italian	2	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	51.8%
Internet access	84.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87752

What city is ZIP code 87752 in?

ZIP code 87752 is primarily assigned to Wagon Mound, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87752 in?

ZIP code 87752 falls within Mora County, New Mexico.

Does ZIP code 87752 have an older population?

46% of residents in ZIP code 87752 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 87752 have a large retiree population?

61% of households in ZIP code 87752 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 87752 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 87752 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 87752?

The median household income in ZIP code 87752 is $41,472, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 87752 in?

ZIP code 87752 observes the MST timezone.