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87901 Zip Code (Truth or Consequences, NM) Detailed Profile




Estimated zip code population in 2022: 6,266
Zip code population in 2010: 7,139
Zip code population in 2000: 7,887

Houses and condos: 3,895
Renter-occupied apartments: 980
% of renters here:

35%
State:

29%
March 2022 cost of living index in zip code 87901: 83.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Land area: 806.8 sq. mi.
Water area: 48.4 sq. mi.
Population density: 8 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).

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Real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2022:
This zip code:

0.5% ($599)
New Mexico:

0.7% ($1,638)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $686 (0.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $533 (0.5%)

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Males: 3,180  (50.8%)
Females: 3,085  (49.2%)

For population 25 years and over in 87901:

  • High school or higher: 90.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 23.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 10.3%
  • Unemployed: 1.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 13.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in 87901:

  • Never married: 32.5%
  • Now married: 38.2%
  • Separated: 0.9%
  • Widowed: 12.6%
  • Divorced: 15.8%

Zip code 87901 compared to state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Races in zip code 87901 (2022)
    • 3,59957.4%White
    • 2,23535.7%Hispanic or Latino
    • 3044.9%American Indian
    • 681.1%Two or more races
    • 310.5%Asian
    • 220.4%Black
    • 60.10%Some other race
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Urban population: 5,554
Rural population: 711

Estimated median house/condo value in 2022: $114,572
87901:

$114,572
New Mexico:

$243,100



According to our research of New Mexico and other state lists, there were 11 registered sex offenders living in 87901 zip code as of April 27, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in zip code 87901 is 615 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this zip code is near the state average.


Median resident age:
This zip code:

44.1 years
New Mexico median age:

39.4 years
Average household size:
This zip code:

2.1 people
New Mexico:

2.4 people

Averages for the 2020 tax year for zip code 87901, filed in 2021:

Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2020: $35,434 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:

$35,434
State:

$59,146

Salary/wage: $29,163 (reported on 67.9% of returns)
Here:

$29,163
State:

$48,327
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1011.9% for AGIs below $25k, 3285.9% for AGIs $25k-50k, 5866.9% for AGIs $50k-75k, 7914.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 16341.7% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $1,151 (reported on 23.8% of returns)
This zip code:

$1,151
New Mexico:

$1,616
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 25.7% for AGIs below $25k, 20.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 79.4% for AGIs $50k-75k, 55.7% for AGIs $75k-100k, 328.3% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Ordinary dividends: $4,262 (reported on 12.1% of returns)
Here:

$4,262
State:

$7,816
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 21.7% for AGIs below $25k, 33.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 176.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 44.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1096.7% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Net capital gain/loss in AGI: +$8,803 (reported on 11.7% of returns)
Here:

+$8,803
State:

+$19,595
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 8.6% for AGIs below $25k, 55.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 196.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 3388.3% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Profit/loss from business: +$6,832 (reported on 12.8% of returns)
Here:

+$6,832
State:

+$11,430
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 61.9% for AGIs below $25k, 65.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 526.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 855.0% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Taxable individual retirement arrangement distribution: $10,867 (reported on 6.8% of returns)
87901:

$10,867
New Mexico:

$20,970
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 41.9% for AGIs below $25k, 64.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 475.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 721.7% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Total itemized deductions: $28,850 (reported on 1.5% of returns)
Here:

$28,850
State:

$33,187
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 43.6% for AGIs below $25k, 1031.4% for AGIs $75k-100k)

Charity contributions: $10,850 (reported on 0.8% of returns)
Here:

$10,850
State:

$11,850
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 135.6% for AGIs $50k-75k)

Taxes paid: $4,200 (reported on 1.5% of returns)
87901:

$4,200
State:

$7,150
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 4.9% for AGIs below $25k, 170.0% for AGIs $75k-100k)

Earned income credit: $2,187 (reported on 26.4% of returns)
Here:

$2,187
State:

$2,323
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 100.9% for AGIs below $25k, 98.5% for AGIs $25k-50k)

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2020 taxes: 91.3%
Here:

91%
State:

92%
(% for various income ranges: 92.3% for AGIs below $25k, 88.9% for AGIs $25k-50k, 92.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 90.9% for AGIs $75k-100k, 109.1% for AGIs $100k-200k, 0.0% for AGIs over 200k)

Averages for the 2012 tax year for zip code 87901, filed in 2013:

Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2012: $28,083 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:

$28,083
State:

$50,343

Salary/wage: $24,708 (reported on 73.1% of returns)
Here:

$24,708
State:

$41,171
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 68.2% for AGIs below $25k, 65.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 62.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 66.6% for AGIs $75k-100k, 55.8% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $1,700 (reported on 27.3% of returns)
This zip code:

$1,700
New Mexico:

$1,677
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 2.0% for AGIs below $25k, 2.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.8% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.3% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Ordinary dividends: $2,541 (reported on 12.3% of returns)
Here:

$2,541
State:

$6,939
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.4% for AGIs below $25k, 1.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.4% for AGIs $75k-100k, 0.6% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Net capital gain/loss in AGI: +$1,775 (reported on 10.8% of returns)
Here:

+$1,775
State:

+$14,311
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.2% for AGIs below $25k, 0.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 2.0% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Profit/loss from business: +$4,580 (reported on 13.5% of returns)
Here:

+$4,580
State:

+$11,059
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 4.9% for AGIs below $25k, 2.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.8% for AGIs $75k-100k)

Taxable individual retirement arrangement distribution: $9,805 (reported on 7.7% of returns)
87901:

$9,805
New Mexico:

$15,706
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 2.4% for AGIs below $25k, 2.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 3.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 6.1% for AGIs $75k-100k)

Total itemized deductions: $17,490 (28% of AGI, reported on 11.5% of returns)
Here:

$17,490
State:

$21,709

Here:

28.5% of AGI
State:

19.8% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 6.1% for AGIs below $25k, 5.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 7.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 8.7% for AGIs $75k-100k, 9.8% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Charity contributions: $3,568 (reported on 7.3% of returns)
Here:

$3,568
State:

$4,195
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.5% for AGIs below $25k, 0.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.9% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.8% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Taxes paid: $3,480 (reported on 11.5% of returns)
87901:

$3,480
State:

$6,176
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.4% for AGIs below $25k, 0.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 2.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 3.5% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Earned income credit: $2,100 (reported on 30.8% of returns)
Here:

$2,100
State:

$2,311
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 7.3% for AGIs below $25k, 1.2% for AGIs $25k-50k)

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2012 taxes: 53.1%
Here:

53%
State:

50%
(% for various income ranges: 51.5% for AGIs below $25k, 53.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 58.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 50.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 71.4% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Averages for the 2004 tax year for zip code 87901, filed in 2005:

Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2004: $24,143 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:

$24,143
State:

$39,572

Salary/wage: $22,071 (reported on 72.8% of returns)
Here:

$22,071
State:

$34,237
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 164.2% for AGIs below $10k, 69.0% for AGIs $10k-25k, 69.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 63.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 68.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 40.6% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $2,362 (reported on 34.8% of returns)
This zip code:

$2,362
New Mexico:

$1,873
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 19.5% for AGIs below $10k, 4.0% for AGIs $10k-25k, 2.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 2.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 2.7% for AGIs $75k-100k, 2.8% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable dividends: $1,697 (reported on 15.9% of returns)
Here:

$1,697
State:

$3,554
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 3.9% for AGIs below $10k, 1.2% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.9% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.9% for AGIs $75k-100k, 0.3% for AGIs over 100k)

Net capital gain/loss: +$7,274 (reported on 13.5% of returns)
Here:

+$7,274
State:

+$10,425
(% of AGI for various income ranges: -3.3% for AGIs below $10k, 0.1% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 3.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 2.6% for AGIs $75k-100k, 21.1% for AGIs over 100k)

Profit/loss from business: +$3,482 (reported on 15.9% of returns)
Here:

+$3,482
State:

+$8,875
(% of AGI for various income ranges: -1.7% for AGIs below $10k, 2.3% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 2.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 5.4% for AGIs $75k-100k, 3.2% for AGIs over 100k)

IRA payment deduction: $3,224 (reported on 2.0% of returns)
87901:

$3,224
New Mexico:

$2,940

Total itemized deductions: $15,493 (30% of AGI, reported on 14.0% of returns)
Here:

$15,493
State:

$18,103

Here:

29.7% of AGI
State:

21.5% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 21.0% for AGIs below $10k, 4.8% for AGIs $10k-25k, 9.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 10.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 12.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 9.4% for AGIs over 100k)

Charity contributions deductions: $2,632 (5% of AGI, reported on 9.3% of returns)
Here:

$2,632
State:

$3,246

Here:

4.7% of AGI
State:

3.6% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.8% for AGIs below $10k, 0.5% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 2.5% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.1% for AGIs over 100k)

Total tax: $3,028 (reported on 60.5% of returns)
87901:

$3,028
State:

$6,237
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 4.3% for AGIs below $10k, 3.4% for AGIs $10k-25k, 6.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 9.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 10.7% for AGIs $75k-100k, 14.2% for AGIs over 100k)

Earned income credit: $1,733 (reported on 28.7% of returns)
Here:

$1,733
State:

$1,796

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2004 taxes: 63.7%
Here:

64%
State:

57%
(% for various income ranges: 66.6% for AGIs below $10k, 61.4% for AGIs $10k-25k, 61.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 68.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 58.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 77.1% for AGIs over 100k)

Estimated median household income in 2022:
This zip code:

$28,518
New Mexico:

$59,726
Truth or Consequences, NM (87901) map Nearest zip codes: 87935, 87942, 87931, 87939, 87933, 87936.
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Percentage of family households:
This zip code:

34.4%
New Mexico:

41.0%
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This zip code:

11.2%
New Mexico:

40.6%
Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Household received Food Stamps/SNAP in the past 12 months: 578
Household did not receive Food Stamps/SNAP in the past 12 months: 2,228


Women who had a birth in the past 12 months: 56 (69 now married, 0 unmarried)
Women who did not have a birth in the past 12 months: 1,273 (487 now married, 784 unmarried)


Housing units in zip code 87901 with a mortgage: 869 (15 second mortgage, 7 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Median monthly owner costs for units with a mortgage: $777
Median monthly owner costs for units without a mortgage: $339

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2022:
This zip code:

28.7%
Whole state:

17.6%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2022:
This zip code:

15.9%
Whole state:

9.7%
Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:

5.6
State:

5.9
Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:

3.9
State:

4.2
  • Notable locations in this zip code not listed on our city pages

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  • Notable locations in zip code 87901: Larson Windmill (A), Lava Well Ranch (B), Lopez Windmill (C), Mares Windmill (D), McLendon Ranch (E), Old Pankey Ranch (F), Parker Windmill (G), Putman Windmill (H), Reineke Windmill (I), Reno Windmill (J), Reservoir Windmill (K), Seven T X Camp (L), Slater Ranch (M), South Windmill (N), Sowell Windmill (O), Middle Well (P), Walsh Windmill (Q), L Seven Ranch (R), Engle Point (S), Aleman (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Churches in zip code 87901 include: Austin Church of God (A), Saint Johns Lutheran Missouri Synod (B), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (C), Seventh Day Adventist Church (D), Desert Springs Lutheran Church (E), Saint Pauls Epsicopal Church (F), Sierra Church of Christ (G), East Third Church of Christ (H), Church of Christ (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Cemeteries: Elephant Butte Cemetery (1), Engle Cemetery (2), Graham Cemetery (3), Cutter Cemetery (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: Jornada Lakes (A), Engle Lake (B), Mims Lake (C), Basin Tank (D), Caballo Reservoir (E), L 7 Red Tank (F), Ghost Tank (G), Cuchillo Community Allotment Reservoir (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Creeks: Indian Creek (A), Palomas Gap Creek (B), Cuchillo Negro Creek (C), Alamosa Creek (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Parks in zip code 87901 include: Geronimos Spring Historical Marker (1), Caballo Mountains Historical Marker (2), Truth or Consequences Historical Marker (3), Elephant Butte Dam Historical Marker (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Beach: Lions Beach (A). Display/hide its location on the map

    Tourist attraction (not listed on the city page) : Hazen Haven RV Park (1700 South Broadway Street) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

Year house built
  • Year house built (houses)
  • 302020 or later
  • 1262010 to 2019
  • 1622000 to 2009
  • 4971990 to 1999
  • 6751980 to 1989
  • 6871970 to 1979
  • 5601960 to 1969
  • 5751950 to 1959
  • 3161940 to 1949
  • 1301939 or earlier

Zip code 87901 satellite photo by USGS

Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in Truth or Consequences, NM (87901)
  • Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in Truth or Consequences, NM (87901)
  • 19no bedroom
  • 1531 bedroom
  • 5482 bedrooms
  • 9233 bedrooms
  • 1354 bedrooms
  • 145+ bedrooms
Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Truth or Consequences, NM (87901)
  • Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Truth or Consequences, NM (87901)
  • 21no bedroom
  • 2741 bedroom
  • 5122 bedrooms
  • 1773 bedrooms
  • 164 bedrooms
  • 05+ bedrooms
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
Cars and other vehicles available in Truth or Consequences, NM (87901) in owner-occupied houses/condos
  • Cars and other vehicles available in Truth or Consequences, NM (87901) in owner-occupied houses/condos
  • 53no vehicle
  • 7291 vehicle
  • 6722 vehicles
  • 2243 vehicles
  • 884 vehicles
  • 375+ vehicles
Cars and other vehicles available in Truth or Consequences, NM (87901) in renter-occupied apartments
  • Cars and other vehicles available in Truth or Consequences, NM (87901) in renter-occupied apartments
  • 165no vehicle
  • 3981 vehicle
  • 3582 vehicles
  • 293 vehicles
  • 124 vehicles
  • 135+ vehicles

  • Zip code 87901 household income distribution in 2022

  • Zip code 87901 household income distribution in 2022
  • 326Less than $10,000
  • 329$10,000 to $14,999
  • 261$15,000 to $19,999
  • 326$20,000 to $24,999
  • 156$25,000 to $29,999
  • 96$30,000 to $34,999
  • 78$35,000 to $39,999
  • 74$40,000 to $44,999
  • 62$45,000 to $49,999
  • 153$50,000 to $59,999
  • 199$60,000 to $74,999
  • 193$75,000 to $99,999
  • 252$100,000 to $124,999
  • 199$125,000 to $149,999
  • 61$150,000 to $199,999
  • Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses/condos in 2022 in zip code 87901

  • Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses/condos in 2022 in zip code 87901
  • 17Less than $10,000
  • 8$10,000 to $14,999
  • 7$15,000 to $19,999
  • 25$20,000 to $24,999
  • 82$25,000 to $29,999
  • 13$30,000 to $34,999
  • 103$35,000 to $39,999
  • 57$40,000 to $49,999
  • 81$50,000 to $59,999
  • 88$60,000 to $69,999
  • 109$70,000 to $79,999
  • 121$80,000 to $89,999
  • 141$90,000 to $99,999
  • 174$100,000 to $124,999
  • 59$125,000 to $149,999
  • 72$150,000 to $174,999
  • 77$175,000 to $199,999
  • 326$200,000 to $249,999
  • 52$250,000 to $299,999
  • 11$300,000 to $399,999
  • 11$500,000 to $749,999
  • Rent paid by renters in 2022 in zip code 87901

  • Rent paid by renters in 2022 in zip code 87901
  • 11Less than $100
  • 17$100 to $149
  • 52$150 to $199
  • 48$200 to $249
  • 35$250 to $299
  • 27$350 to $399
  • 82$400 to $449
  • 38$450 to $499
  • 127$500 to $549
  • 45$550 to $599
  • 59$600 to $649
  • 88$650 to $699
  • 36$700 to $749
  • 6$750 to $799
  • 28$800 to $899
  • 10$1,000 to $1,249
  • 39$1,250 to $1,499
  • 220No cash rent

Median gross rent in 2022: $674.


Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses and condos in 2022: $143,528.

Estimated median house (or condo) value in 2022 for:

  • White Non-Hispanic householders: $155,323
  • American Indian or Alaska Native householders: $81,928
  • Asian householders: $2,133,561
  • Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander householders: $240,025
  • Some other race householders: $109,878
  • Two or more races householders: $128,013
  • Hispanic or Latino householders: $115,638

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $114,572
87901:

$114,572
New Mexico:

$243,100
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $74,310 - $215,344

Mean price in 2022:

Detached houses: $193,576
Here:

$193,576
State:

$322,045

Mobile homes: $140,766
Here:

$140,766
State:

$117,675

Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $15,196
Here:

$15,196
State:

$78,635
Owners and renters by unit type in zip code 87901
Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 1,899
  • One, attached: 56
  • Two: 65
  • 3 or 4: 217
  • 5 to 9: 73
  • 10 to 19: 144
  • 20 to 49: 17
  • 50 or more: 151
  • Mobile homes: 1,244
  • Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 9

Unemployment: 1.4%

  • Means of transportation to work in zip code 87901

  • Means of transportation to work in zip code 87901
  • 70.2%1,593Drove a car alone
  • 5.9%133Carpooled
  • 3.6%81Bicycle
  • 3.5%80Walked
  • 10.9%247Other means
  • 6.8%155Worked at home
  • Travel time to work (commute) in zip code 87901

  • Travel time to work (commute) in zip code 87901
  • 356Less than 5 minutes
  • 7575 to 9 minutes
  • 44510 to 14 minutes
  • 13415 to 19 minutes
  • 17520 to 24 minutes
  • 2525 to 29 minutes
  • 5130 to 34 minutes
  • 5435 to 39 minutes
  • 5960 to 89 minutes
  • 2890 or more minutes

Percentage of zip code residents living and working in this county: 97.4%

Household type by relationship:

Households: 6,266
  • Male householders: 1,343 (617 living alone), Female householders: 1,461 (747 living alone)
  • 872 spouses (872 opposite-sex spouses), 202 unmarried partners, (202 opposite-sex unmarried partners), 1,533 children (1,406 natural, 19 adopted, 108 stepchildren), 169 grandchildren, 55 brothers or sisters, 24 parents, 90 foster children, 59 other relatives, 199 non-relatives
  • In group quarters: 266 (-1 institutionalized population)

Size of family households: 722 2-persons, 211 3-persons, 190 4-persons, 62 5-persons, 87 6-persons, 12 7-or-more-persons

Size of nonfamily households: 1,363 1-person, 166 2-persons, 10 3-persons

561 married couples with children.
622 single-parent households (189 men, 433 women).

86.4% of residents of 87901 zip code speak English at home.
14.1% of residents speak Spanish at home (80% very well, 15% well, 2% not well, 3% not at all).
0.7% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (46% very well, 54% not well).
0.2% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (8% very well, 92% well).
0.3% of residents speak other language at home (71% very well, 29% well).

Foreign born population: 132 (2.1%)
(29.5% of them are naturalized citizens)
This zip code:

2.1%
Whole state:

9.3%
Most common places of birth for foreign-born residents
  • 48%Honduras
  • 12%Malaysia
  • 10%Georgia
  • 8%France
  • 6%Belgium
Most common first ancestries reported in 87901
  • 13%English
  • 8%German
  • 5%American
  • 3%Italian
  • 3%Irish
  • 1%Polish
  • 1%Scottish
Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • 02010 or later
  • 782000 to 2009
  • 91990 to 1999
  • 85Before 1990

Public high school in in zip code 87901 not listed on the city page:

  • HOT SPRINGS HIGH (Students: 423, Location: 1200 NORTH PERSHING AVE, Grades: 9-12)

Zip code 87901 topographic map

Public elementary/middle schools in in zip code 87901 not listed on the city page:

Facilities with environmental interests located in this zip code:

  • BARTOO SAND AND GRAVEL - 250TPH CRUSHER NO0823 (1 MI N OF T OR C in TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, NM)
    AIR MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
    CRITERIA AND HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANT INVENTORY (Inventory of air pollution sources)
    (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    Business SIC and NAICS classification: CONSTRUCTION SAND AND GRAVEL
    Organizations: BARTOO SAND & GRAVEL INC (CONTACT/OWNER)
    Alternative names: BARTOO SAND & GRAVEL INC, BARTOO SAND & GRAVEL 250TPH CRSHR
  • GERONIMO TRAILS ALT. (180 NORTH DATE ST. in T OR C, NM)
    (National Center for Education Statistics) - STATE ID-73511001
    Organizations: TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES SCHOOLS (SCHOOL DISTRICT)
  • HOT SPRINGS HIGH (1800 N PERSHING AVE in T OR C, NM)
    (National Center for Education Statistics) - STATE ID-73511058
    Organizations: TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES SCHOOLS (SCHOOL DISTRICT)
  • CITY OF TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES (ANIMAL SHELTER RD/200 FT.OFF in TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, NM)
    National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System MAJOR (Tracking pollutant discharge elimination systems) - permit - ICIS-, ENFORCEMENT/COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY
    Business SIC classification: SEWERAGE SYSTEMS
    Alternative names: TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, CITY OF
  • 80TPH ASPHALT PLANT NO0790 (1.5 MI N OF T OR C in TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, NM)
    AIR MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
    CRITERIA AND HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANT INVENTORY (Inventory of air pollution sources)
    Business SIC classification: ASPHALT PAVING MIXTURES AND BLOCKS
    Business NAICS classification: ASPHALT PAVING MIXTURE AND BLOCK MANUFACTURING.
    Alternative names: BARTOO SAND & GRAVEL 80TPH ASPHLT
  • CHEVRON STATION #76135 (I-25 N INTERCHANGE in TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, NM)
    (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    Organizations: CHEVRON USA INC (CONTACT/OWNER)
  • A T & T CORP (14 MILES SE OF in TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, NM)
    Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators, less than 100 kg/month of hazardous waste (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) - notification
    Organizations: AMERICAN TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY (CONTACT/OPERATOR)
  • BARTOO SAND AND GRAVEL - 175TPH SCREENING PLANT NO2516 (PORTABLE SOURCE in PORTABLE SOURCE, NM)
    AIR MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
    Business SIC classification: CONSTRUCTION SAND AND GRAVEL
    Alternative names: BARTOO SAND & GRAVEL 175 TPH SCREENING P, BARTOO SAND AND GRAVEL BARTOO SAND AND G, BARTOO SAND & GRAVEL BARTOO SAND AND GRA
  • CONOCO INC (25M NE in TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, NM)
    (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
  • JW JONES CONSTRUCTION - STD 300TPH TRC (PORTABLE SOURCE in PORTABLE SOURCE, NM)
    AIR MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
    Business SIC classification: CONSTRUCTION SAND AND GRAVEL
    Alternative names: J.W. JONES CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, J W JONES CONSTRUCTION J W JONES CONSTRU, J.W.JONES CONST/STD 300 TPH__________REG, J W JONES CONSTRUCTION STD 300TPH, TRC, JW JONES CONSTRUCTION JW JONES CONSTRUCT, STD 300TPH, TRC
  • BORMAN MOTOR CO (2501 S BROADWAY in TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, NM)
    Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators, less than 100 kg/month of hazardous waste (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) - notification
    Organizations: COL. FRANKK BORMAN (CONTACT/OWNER)
  • CITY OF TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES LANDFILL (505 SIMS ST in TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, NM)
    CRITERIA AND HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANT INVENTORY (Inventory of air pollution sources)
    Business SIC classification: REFUSE SYSTEMS
    Business NAICS classification: SOLID WASTE LANDFILL.

Zip code 87901 marital status for males
Zip code 87901 marital status for females

Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 5.0%
Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 6.5%

Most commonly used house heating fuel
  • 56.4%Utility gas
  • 35.7%Electricity
  • 3.7%Wood
  • 3.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas

Population in 1990: 7,794. Population change in the 1990s: +93 (+1.2%).

Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 3,175
  • Northeast: 334
  • Midwest: 803
  • South: 659
  • West: 1,124

47% of the 87901 zip code residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 37% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 50% lived in New Mexico.

95% of the 87901 zip code residents lived in the same house 1 year ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 33% moved from this county.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 29% moved from different county within same state.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 33% moved from different state.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 8% moved from abroad.

Year householders moved into unit in Truth or Consequences, NM (87901)

Private vs. public school enrollment:

Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 22
Here:

4.6%
New Mexico:

10.2%
Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 384
Here:

67.2%
New Mexico:

10.0%
Students in private undergraduate colleges:
Here:

0.0%
New Mexico:

12.3%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Class of Workers in 2022
Occupation by median earnings in the past 12 months
  • Occupation by median earnings in the past 12 months ($)
  • 100,472Architecture and engineering occupations
  • 82,448Management occupations
  • 52,109Health diagnosing and treating practitioners and other technical occupations
  • 50,561Community and social service occupations
  • 44,168Transportation occupations
  • 33,188Office and administrative support occupations

Companies with federal contracts located in this zip code:

  • R-PAV CONCRETE & ASPHALT PAVEM (509 KOPRA in TRUTH OR CONSE, NM; small business) : $3,970,891 in 16 contracts from 2005 to 2006
    Contracts for Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property -- Highways, Roads, Streets, Bridges, and Railways (includes resurfacing) by Air Force
    Signed by year: 2000: $0; 2001: $0; 2002: $0; 2003: $0; 2004: $0; 2005: $2,514,910; 2006: $1,455,981.

    Biggest contracts:
    $830,836 with Air Force for Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property -- Highways, Roads, Streets, Bridges, and Railways (includes resurfacing). Signed on 2005-09-28. Completion date: 2006-01-12.
    $659,238, same as above. Signed on 2005-09-22. Completion date: 2005-12-06.
    $624,982, same as above. Signed on 2006-07-05. Completion date: 2007-01-29.
    $445,041, same as above. Signed on 2005-08-05. Completion date: 2005-11-21.
  • ST CLOUD MINING COMPANY (8 MILE SW OF WINSTON in TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCE, NM; small business)
    $95,000 with Bureau of Reclamation for Construction of Structures and Facilities -- Other Non-Building Facilities. Signed on 2001-08-15. Completion date: 2001-12-15.

Top industries in this zip code by the number of employees in 2005:

  • Health Care and Social Assistance: Home Health Care Services (250-499 employees: 1 establishment)
  • Accommodation and Food Services: Full-Service Restaurants (20-49: 4, 10-19: 2, 1-4: 4)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance: Nursing Care Facilities (100-249: 1)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (100-249: 1)
  • Accommodation and Food Services: Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (20-49: 1, 10-19: 4, 5-9: 1, 1-4: 2)
  • Accommodation and Food Services: Limited-Service Restaurants (20-49: 1, 10-19: 3, 5-9: 3)
  • Finance and Insurance: Commercial Banking (20-49: 1, 10-19: 1)

Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Noninstitutionalized Residents with Employment Disability

People in group quarters in 2010:

  • 213 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 51 people in local jails and other municipal confinement facilities

People in group quarters in 2000:

  • 220 people in nursing homes
  • 29 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 10 people in other nonhousehold living situations

Fatal accident statistics in 2014:

  • Fatal accident count: 1
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 1
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 1
  • Fatalities: 1
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 3
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0

Fatal accident statistics in 2013:

  • Fatal accident count: 1
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 2
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 0
  • Fatalities: 1
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 5
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0

2005 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2005 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 39. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 82 took place in 2008, and the least - 23 in 2011. The data has a dropping trend.
    Fire incident types in Zip Code 87901 When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (46.4%), and Structure Fires (27.9%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Zip Code 87901
    • 25146.4%Outside Fires
    • 15127.9%Structure Fires
    • 9116.8%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 488.9%Other

See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for zip code 87901, New Mexico

Most common first names in zip code 87901 among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John13974.2 years
William12777.0 years
James9574.1 years
Robert7774.1 years
Charles7473.3 years
Mary7378.5 years
George5876.6 years
Frank4778.6 years
Edward3874.6 years
Richard3770.1 years
Most common last names in zip code 87901 among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Miller3377.9 years
Johnson3272.5 years
Jones3176.1 years
Smith3074.6 years
Brown2577.7 years
Chavez2477.5 years
Garcia2376.2 years
Davis2379.7 years
Wilson2279.1 years
Clark2173.4 years
Businesses in zip code 87901
NameCountNameCount
Alco Stores1MasterBrand Cabinets1
AutoZone1McDonald's1
Chevrolet1Pizza Hut1
Circle K1SONIC Drive-In1
Dennys1Taco Bell1
FedEx2U-Haul2
H&R Block1UPS3
KFC1Walmart1
La-Z-Boy1
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