87943 ZIP Code — Winston, NM

Sierra County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87943 is located in Winston, New Mexico, within Sierra County. It covers approximately 1,494.97 square miles and serves a population of 254 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 87943

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character.

Median household income is $71,875. 91% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. Remote work is prevalent — 52% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 55%.

Overall, ZIP code 87943 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

254

population

1,494.97

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87943 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87943

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87943. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Winston	Acceptable
Winston	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

87939 Monticello (16.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	254
Population density	254 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	051

Geography
Land area	1,494.97 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	33.2877
Longitude	-107.7396
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	84.0%	62.8%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	16.0%	23.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	12.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

254

Population

254

People per sq mi

67.8

Median age

$71,875

Median household income

$48,766

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

209

Housing units

10.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	254	100.0%
65 and over	220	86.6%
Median age	67.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 62.8%

Hispanic or Latino 18.6%

Two or more races 18.6%

Group	Count	%
White	196	62.8%
Hispanic or Latino	58	18.6%
Two or more races	58	18.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	84.0%	62.8%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	16.0%	23.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	12.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	4.1%

$25k–$35k 23.4%

$35k–$50k 19.0%

$50k–$75k 10.2%

$75k–$100k 10.9%

$100k–$150k 36.5%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	23.4%
$35k–$50k	19.0%
$50k–$75k	10.2%
$75k–$100k	10.9%
$100k–$150k	36.5%
Median income	$71,875

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 45.3%

$150k–$200k 17.5%

$200k–$300k 8.0%

$300k–$500k 19.7%

$500k–$1M 9.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	34.4%
Single-family detached	45.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	54.1%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	1.85

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.2%
2000–2009	10.0%
1990–1999	18.2%
1980–1989	15.8%
1970–1979	15.3%
1960–1969	7.7%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	4.3%
1939 or earlier	22.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.2%
2 bedrooms	36.8%
3 bedrooms	15.3%
4 bedrooms	40.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	23.4%
2 vehicles	38.7%
3 or more	38.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	8.0%
Propane / LP gas	68.6%
Wood	23.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	76	55.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	61	44.5%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	124	90.5%
Average household size	1.85

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	0.0%
Married	54.3%	52.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	22.8%
Divorced	45.7%	25.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 22.8%

HS graduate 22.8%

Some college, no degree 27.2%

Associate's degree 16.9%

Bachelor's degree 10.2%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.2%
Bachelor's or higher	10.2%

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 100.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	48.1%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	51.9%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	0.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	100.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	0.0%
Carpool	48.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	51.9%
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	90.5%
Retirement income	70.8%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.5%
High blood pressure	43.0%
High cholesterol	38.1%
Diabetes	17.1%
Heart disease	11.0%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	35.4%
Kidney disease	4.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	9.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.2%
Binge drinking	10.5%
No physical activity	24.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.8%
Depression	18.6%
Fair or poor health	18.6%
Poor mental health	12.2%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	8.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.4%
Visited dentist	61.9%
Cholesterol screening	93.5%
Teeth loss	14.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	23	9.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	54.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	63.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.0%
Public insurance	86.6%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	254	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	254	100.0%
Born in same state	254	100.0%
Born in different state	37	14.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	47	18.5%
French	24	9.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	14	5.5%
Polish	13	5.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	53.9%
Internet access	76.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87943

What city is ZIP code 87943 in?

ZIP code 87943 is primarily assigned to Winston, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87943 in?

ZIP code 87943 falls within Sierra County, New Mexico.

Does ZIP code 87943 have an older population?

87% of residents in ZIP code 87943 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 87943 have a large retiree population?

91% of households in ZIP code 87943 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 87943?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 87943 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 87943 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 87943 in?

ZIP code 87943 observes the MST timezone.