87753 ZIP Code — Watrous, NM
Mora County, New Mexico
ZIP code 87753 is located in Watrous, New Mexico, within Mora County. It covers approximately 182.97 square miles and serves a population of 59 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.
59
population
182.97
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
87753 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 87753
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87753. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Watrous | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 59 |
| Population density | 0 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 35 |
| County FIPS | 033 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 182.97 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.41 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.9178 |
| Longitude | -104.9525 |
| 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 | 100.0% | 70.5% | 48.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 0.0% | 22.5% | 29.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 7.0% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 0.0% | 4.1% |
Demographics & statistics
59
Population
0.0
Median age
$0
Median household income
$0
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
72
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
15
45–54
15
14
85+
15
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 59 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 29 | 49.2% |
| Median age | 0.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino
50%
Other race
50%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 59 | 50% |
| Other race | 59 | 50% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 100.0% | 70.5% | 48.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 0.0% | 22.5% | 29.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 7.0% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 0.0% | 4.1% |
$25k–$35k
100.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $25k–$35k | 100.0% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
100.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 59.7% |
| Single-family detached | 54.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 38.9% |
| Median rooms | 4.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.03 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 45.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 1.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 40.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 6.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 86.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 6.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 100.0% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Wood | 100.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 29 | 100.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 29 | 100.0% |
| Average household size | 2.03 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Married | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
49.2%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
0.0%
Some college, no degree
50.8%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 50.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 0.0% |
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
Education & healthcare
100.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 0.0% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 100.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 100.0% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 100.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 100.0% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.1% |
| High blood pressure | 33.3% |
| High cholesterol | 32.2% |
| Diabetes | 15.2% |
| Heart disease | 6.9% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 25.1% |
| Kidney disease | 3.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.2% |
| Cancer | 5.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.8% |
| Binge drinking | 12.5% |
| No physical activity | 25.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.2% |
| Depression | 17.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.6% |
| Poor mental health | 13.4% |
| Poor physical health | 12.4% |
| No health insurance | 17.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 67.9% |
| Visited dentist | 60.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.5% |
| Teeth loss | 13.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 29 | 49.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 49.2% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 100.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 50.8% |
| Public insurance | 49.2% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 59 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 29 | 49.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 29 | 49.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 59 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 59 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 59 | 100.0% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 49.2% |
| Internet access | 0.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87753
What city is ZIP code 87753 in?
ZIP code 87753 is primarily assigned to Watrous, New Mexico.
What county is ZIP code 87753 in?
ZIP code 87753 falls within Mora County, New Mexico.
Does ZIP code 87753 have a large retiree population?
100% of households in ZIP code 87753 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 87753 have a large veteran population?
49% of civilians in ZIP code 87753 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 87753?
Approximately 49% of households in ZIP code 87753 speak Spanish as a primary language.
Does ZIP code 87753 have an older population?
49% of residents in ZIP code 87753 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What timezone is ZIP code 87753 in?
ZIP code 87753 observes the MST timezone.