ZIP Code 87028 is associated with the U.S. city La Joya in New Mexico (Socorro County). The current population estimate for the ZIP Code is 612. The median age in ZIP Code 87028 is approximately 61.1 years, and 47.1% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older.
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Regarding household income, approximately 37.8% of the population in 87028 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 22.0% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 0.0% of 87028 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 11.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 6.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 22.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 9.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 37.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 13.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 87028, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 72.5% of 87028 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 87028 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (99.2%), followed by Some other race (0.8%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 99.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.8% |
Residents of ZIP Code 87028 are older than average. The median age of 61.1 years in ZIP Code 87028 is approximately 60.37% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 47.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 34.6% of the population in 87028 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 22.9% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 87028 residents are aged 25 to 34 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 0.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 8.8% |
| 10 to 14 years | 7.0% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.9% |
| 20 to 24 years | 0.0% |
| 25 to 34 years | 0.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 22.9% |
| 45 to 54 years | 2.3% |
| 55 to 59 years | 2.0% |
| 60 to 64 years | 3.1% |
| 65 to 74 years | 34.6% |
| 75 to 84 years | 1.3% |
| 85 years and over | 11.1% |
In ZIP Code 87028, 85.6% of the population graduated high school, while 23.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 31.9% in this Socorro County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 14.4% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 31.9% |
| Some college, no degree | 30.7% |
| Associate's degree | 0.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 23.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 0.0% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 87028 is high blood pressure, as an estimated 40.6% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 87028 is high cholesterol, as approximately 40.1% of adults 18 and older in this Socorro County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 29.7% |
| High blood pressure | 40.6% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.9% |
| Current asthma | 10.0% |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.0% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 18.6% |
| High cholesterol | 40.1% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 4.9% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 87028 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 85.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 81.7% of those 18 and above in 87028 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 87028 include obesity (35.6% of adults aged 18 and above) and no leisure-time physical activity (30.7% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 85.5% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 81.0% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 67.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 81.7% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 56.8% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 11.2% |
| Current smoking | 16.3% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 30.7% |
| Obesity | 35.6% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 30.0% |
In ZIP Code 87028, 27.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 70.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Socorro County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 27.9% |
| Spanish | 70.1% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 2.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 87028, an estimated 57.9% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 13.4% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Socorro County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 5.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 4.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 57.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 6.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 8.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 13.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 3.7% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 87028 has an average daily solar radiation level of 6.56 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 59.22% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 0.46% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 87028 | 15.52¢/kWh | 12.58¢/kWh | 10.67¢/kWh |
| New Mexico | 14.14¢/kWh | 10.5¢/kWh | 5.65¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 87028 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6.04 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 6.37 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 7.14 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 7.13 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 6.9 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.89 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.41 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.52 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.77 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 6.7 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 6.2 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 5.65 | 1.78 | 5.46 |