Truth or Consequences, NM — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 87901 serves a portion of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, within Sierra County. This community is home to approximately 18,631 residents, with a median age of 44.0 years. The median household income of $32,469 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $191,567 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 44% owner-occupied and 56% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Truth or Consequences is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 107 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 22% and an unemployment rate of 5.0%, 87901 reflects the economic character of Sierra County in New Mexico.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 18,631 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 7,479 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $32,469 | ↓ 52% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $191,567 | ↓ 36% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 107 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 5.0% | ↑ 28% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 13.1% | ↑ 15% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 22% | ↓ 37% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 44.0 yrs | ↑ 15% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 44% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 56% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 8,570 | — |