ZIP Code 87901 is associated with the U.S. city Truth Or Consequences in New Mexico (Sierra County). The current population estimate for the ZIP Code is 6,224. It is estimated that 35.2% of residents in the 87901 ZIP Code are aged 62 years and older, while the region overall has a median age of 53.1 years. In this New Mexico region, an estimated 19.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $25,157. The median household income is $25,052, while about 29% of the population is living below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 87901 is $25,052, while the region's mean household income is $49,379. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $25,157. The per capita income in ZIP Code 87901 of $25,157 is approximately 7.61% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $27,230. An estimated 28.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately202.11% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.9% of the population in 87901 earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, while an estimated 15.6% earn less than $10,000 per year, and 1.5% of 87901 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 15.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 13.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 20.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 12.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 12.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 10.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 3.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 2.6% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.5% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 87901, 97.2% is one race, while 2.8% are two or more races. Approximately 28.2% of 87901 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 87901 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (87.3%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (9.5%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 9.5% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 3.8% |
Residents of ZIP Code 87901 are older than average. The median age of 53.1 years in ZIP Code 87901 is approximately 39.37% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 82.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 35.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 18.0% of the population in 87901 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 12.4% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.8% of 87901 residents are aged 20 to 24 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.6% |
| 5 to 9 years | 3.7% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.1% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.3% |
| 20 to 24 years | 2.8% |
| 25 to 34 years | 7.8% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.4% |
| 45 to 54 years | 11.2% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.5% |
| 60 to 64 years | 8.1% |
| 65 to 74 years | 18.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 8.7% |
| 85 years and over | 4.1% |
In ZIP Code 87901, 80.7% of the population graduated high school, while 19.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 5.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 7.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 28.3% in this Sierra County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 5.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 13.6% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 28.3% |
| Some college, no degree | 26.8% |
| Associate's degree | 6.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 11.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 7.7% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 87901 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 85.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 87901 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 85.3% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In 87901, 42.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 16.2 minutes. Approximately 38.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 87901 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 17.1% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 87901 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.0% |
| Construction | 10.1% |
| Manufacturing | 1.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.4% |
| Retail trade | 10.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 2.7% |
| Information | 2.4% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 2.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 5.4% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 38.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 17.1% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.4% |
| Public administration | 3.5% |
In ZIP Code 87901, 83.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 14.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.8% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.2% of homes. Lastly, 0.2% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Sierra County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 83.8% |
| Spanish | 14.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.8% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.2% |
| Other languages | 0.2% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 87901, an estimated 17.9% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 17.4% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Sierra County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 4.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 13.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 17.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 17.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 12.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 11.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 12.5% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 9.3% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 87901 has an average daily solar radiation level of 6.61 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 60.44% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 0.3% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 87901 | 17.15¢/kWh | 15.18¢/kWh | 5.83¢/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 87901 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6.18 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 6.73 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 7.12 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 7.34 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 7 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.6 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.07 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.28 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.7 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 6.86 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 6.36 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 6.03 | 1.78 | 5.46 |