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Household size in ZIP 87538
| Period | ZIP 87538 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.10 | 2.71 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.30 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.10 | 2.71 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.67 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.57 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 87538 average 2.67 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 87538
| Period | ZIP 87538 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.5 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.4 | 38.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.6 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.3 | 40.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +8.8 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
ZIP 87538 skews older: half of its residents are older than 48.3, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 87538
| Period | ZIP 87538 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 14.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 14.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 27.4% | 13.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 20.7% | 14.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +11.8 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 87538: 20.7% of all households, against 11.6% nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 87538
Renters in ZIP 87538
| Period | ZIP 87538 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.0% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.0% | 31.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.1% | 32.3% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 0.6% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | −15.4 pts | −0.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 87538 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 0.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 79.6% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 87538
| Period | ZIP 87538 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.9% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.3% | 15.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.8% | 11.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | +11.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 87538: 21.8% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 87538
| Period | ZIP 87538 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1990 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1981 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1994 | 1982 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1993 | 1985 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 87538 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1993, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 87538
| Period | ZIP 87538 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $924 | $777 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $773 | $866 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $730 | $943 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $823 | $1,188 | $1,571 |
| Change | −$101 | +$411 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 87538 costs $823 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 34.1% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 87538
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 87538
| Period | ZIP 87538 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.8% | 25.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.5% | 25.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.7% | 26.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 34.9% | 30.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | +5.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in ZIP 87538 as nationally: 34.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is higher than in New Mexico overall (30.2%).
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 87538
| Period | ZIP 87538 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.9% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.7% | 83.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.7% | 85.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 81.5% | 87.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +5.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in five adults in ZIP 87538 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 81.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 87538
| Period | ZIP 87538 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 7.3% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 0.0% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 6.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −1.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.7%, unemployment in ZIP 87538 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in New Mexico as a whole (6.0%). Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 87538 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 87538 | 2.67 | 48.3 | 20.7% | 0.6% | 21.8% | 1993 | $823 | 34.9% | 81.5% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 87565 | 2.49 | 47.9 | 17.6% | 8.6% | 20.7% | 1989 | $860 | 29.3% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| ZIP 87562 | 2.14 | 48.8 | 11.5% | 25.9% | 17.6% | 1981 | $932 | 19.0% | 75.9% | 14.1% |
| ZIP 87560 | 2.01 | 51.4 | 9.4% | 19.6% | 20.0% | 1979 | $953 | 17.8% | 75.4% | 13.3% |
| ZIP 87552 | 2.56 | 41.7 | 5.1% | 14.1% | 32.2% | 1983 | $958 | 30.9% | 92.1% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 87535 | 2.20 | 46.9 | 4.8% | 28.1% | 12.8% | 1980 | $1,385 | 45.0% | 96.7% | 11.5% |
| ZIP 87569 | 2.55 | 49.2 | 20.7% | 12.6% | 15.2% | 1989 | $855 | 21.4% | 78.9% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 87540 | 2.06 | 61.3 | 6.6% | 22.5% | 12.3% | 1990 | $1,117 | 58.0% | 95.8% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 87701 | 2.16 | 44.5 | 16.3% | 34.9% | 16.0% | 1971 | $780 | 27.9% | 88.8% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 87508 | 2.40 | 53.6 | 6.3% | 8.9% | 6.0% | 1997 | $1,787 | 55.3% | 91.6% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 87010 | 1.77 | 62.0 | 2.4% | 39.6% | 20.0% | 1984 | $1,331 | 61.9% | 96.8% | 4.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 87538. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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