ZIP Code 87036 is associated with the U.S. city Mountainair in New Mexico (Torrance County). The current population estimate for the ZIP Code is 1,548. In this New Mexico region, an estimated 24.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $27,323. The median household income is at $50,855, while an estimated 18% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line. The median age in ZIP Code 87036 is approximately 49.6 years, and 33.5% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 87036 is $50,855, while the region's mean household income is $61,404. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $27,323. The per capita income in ZIP Code 87036 of $27,323 is approximately 0.34% more than the per capita income in New Mexico overall of $27,230. An estimated 17.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately84.21% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 17.8% of the population in 87036 earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, while an estimated 16.8% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 0.6% of 87036 residents earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 8.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 7.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 17.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 0.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 14.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 16.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 11.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 4.6% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 2.1% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 87036, 99.3% is one race, while 0.7% are two or more races. Approximately 42.1% of 87036 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 87036 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (94.8%), followed by Some other race (4.7%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 94.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 4.7% |
Residents of ZIP Code 87036 are older than average. The median age of 49.6 years in ZIP Code 87036 is approximately 30.18% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 84.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 33.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 18.3% of the population in 87036 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 11.7% are aged 15 to 19 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.5% of 87036 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 3.4% |
| 5 to 9 years | 1.9% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.3% |
| 15 to 19 years | 11.7% |
| 20 to 24 years | 2.8% |
| 25 to 34 years | 9.8% |
| 35 to 44 years | 10.1% |
| 45 to 54 years | 8.7% |
| 55 to 59 years | 8.7% |
| 60 to 64 years | 10.9% |
| 65 to 74 years | 18.3% |
| 75 to 84 years | 8.0% |
| 85 years and over | 0.5% |
In ZIP Code 87036, 90.8% of the population graduated high school, while 24.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 12.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 36.6% in this Torrance County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 7.2% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 36.6% |
| Some college, no degree | 23.0% |
| Associate's degree | 6.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 12.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 12.3% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 87036 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 40.0% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 87036 is high blood pressure, as approximately 38.8% of adults 18 and older in this Torrance County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 30.2% |
| High blood pressure | 38.8% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 8.2% |
| Current asthma | 10.6% |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.4% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 15.6% |
| High cholesterol | 40.0% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 4.3% |
| Stroke | 4.3% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 87036 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 89% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 83.9% of those 18 and above in 87036 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 87036 include obesity (36.8% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (32.6% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 89% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 80.3% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 67.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 83.9% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 60.1% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 11.3% |
| Current smoking | 16.5% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 27.0% |
| Obesity | 36.8% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 32.6% |
In 87036, 40.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 19.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 28.7 minutes. Approximately 18.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 87036 work in public administration, while an estimated 15.1% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 87036 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 6.4% |
| Construction | 8.5% |
| Manufacturing | 5.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 14.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 7.2% |
| Information | 1.8% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.4% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 1.1% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 15.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 9.2% |
| Other services, except public administration | 7.2% |
| Public administration | 18.9% |
In ZIP Code 87036, 76.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 22.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.6% 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 Torrance County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 76.5% |
| Spanish | 22.9% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 87036, an estimated 19.9% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 14.5% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Torrance County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 13.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 10.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 14.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 10.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 13.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 7.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 9.5% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 19.9% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 87036, credit card or prepaid card have received the most complaints in 87036 in the past 12 months. received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Torrance County region was getting a credit card.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit card or prepaid card | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Getting a credit card | 1 |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 87036 has an average daily solar radiation level of 6.48 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 57.28% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 1.67% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 87036 | 14.48¢/kWh | 12.65¢/kWh | 9.16¢/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 87036 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.72 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 6.28 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 7.09 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 7.12 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 6.94 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.82 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.12 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.4 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.72 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 6.66 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 6.31 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 5.56 | 1.78 | 5.46 |