ZIP Code 87062 is associated with the U.S. city Veguita in New Mexico (Socorro County). The current population estimate for the ZIP Code is 1,621. In this New Mexico region, an estimated 11.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $12,580. Approximately 14% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $37,333. The median age in ZIP Code 87062 is approximately 30.7 years, and 24.7% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 87062 is $37,333, while the region's mean household income is $46,632. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $12,580. The per capita income in ZIP Code 87062 of $12,580 is approximately 53.8% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $27,230. An estimated 14.4% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately51.58% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 22.1% of the population in 87062 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 21.2% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 0.0% of 87062 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 7.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 17.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 20.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 21.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 22.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 9.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.8% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 87062, 99.1% is one race, while 0.9% are two or more races. Approximately 54.3% of 87062 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 87062 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (97.7%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (1.7%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 97.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.7% |
| Asian | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.8% |
Residents of ZIP Code 87062 are younger than average. The median age of 30.7 years in ZIP Code 87062 is approximately 19.42% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 66.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 24.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.0% of the population in 87062 falls in the age group 5 to 9 years, while an estimated 13.7% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.2% of 87062 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 2.9% |
| 5 to 9 years | 17.0% |
| 10 to 14 years | 11.2% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.1% |
| 20 to 24 years | 2.5% |
| 25 to 34 years | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years | 8.4% |
| 45 to 54 years | 10.6% |
| 55 to 59 years | 4.1% |
| 60 to 64 years | 9.4% |
| 65 to 74 years | 11.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.0% |
| 85 years and over | 0.2% |
In ZIP Code 87062, 64.9% of the population graduated high school, while 11.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.9% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 0.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 33.7% in this Socorro County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 3.9% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 31.3% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 33.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 18.2% |
| Associate's degree | 1.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 10.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 0.9% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 87062 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 82.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 87062 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 82.1% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In 87062, 30.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 0.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 20.3 minutes. Approximately 31.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 87062 work in construction, while an estimated 21.7% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 87062 workers 16 years and over work in public administration.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 4.8% |
| Construction | 31.4% |
| Manufacturing | 21.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 9.3% |
| Retail trade | 8.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 6.9% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 0.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 0.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 15.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 0.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 2.1% |
| Public administration | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 87062, 64.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 32.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.7% of homes. Lastly, 0.3% 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 | 64.2% |
| Spanish | 32.1% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 2.7% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 0.3% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 87062, an estimated 40.2% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 19.6% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, 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 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 3.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 10.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 19.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 40.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 11.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 7.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 3.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 4.6% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 87062 has an average daily solar radiation level of 6.6 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 60.19% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 0.15% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 87062 | 15.52¢/kWh | 12.58¢/kWh | 10.67¢/kWh |
| New Mexico | 16.52¢/kWh | 12.34¢/kWh | 6.31¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.07¢/kWh | 14.06¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 87062 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6.03 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 6.42 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 6.89 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 7.18 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 7.03 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.79 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.53 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.69 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 7.03 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 6.67 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 6.26 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 5.74 | 1.78 | 5.46 |