| City: | Claunch, New Mexico |
| County: | Socorro County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:22:44 AM |
| Population: | 26 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 575 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 34.0428, -106.0207 |
| Land Area: | 249.22 sq mi |
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Claunch sits in the heart of Socorro County, New Mexico, where 436 square miles of ranching country depend on a single post office. Just 26 people live within the ZIP's boundaries, scattered across 5 households. But the Claunch post office maintains 21 PO Boxes, serving ranchers and property owners across a vast territory.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the entire 436 square mile territory. Two rural routes connect the most accessible properties along State Highway 55 and State Highway 41, but most residents drive to the post office to collect their mail. General Delivery service is available for those without established boxes.
The landscape is classic central New Mexico high desert. Street names like Mesa del Gato Road, Camino Gran Quivira, and Dry Arroyo Road describe the terrain. Properties are measured in sections, not lots. With 40% of the housing units vacant or used seasonally (6 of 15 total), this is ranching and recreational property country where not everyone lives year-round.
Median age is 33.5 years. The tiny resident population works primarily in agriculture (2 workers) or federal government positions (2 workers). There are no registered business establishments within the ZIP. This isn't a town in the traditional sense. It's a service point for a region where neighbors measure distance in miles and the post office serves as the community anchor.
All mail to Claunch addresses must use either a PO Box or General Delivery:
PO Box [Number]
Claunch, NM 87011Or for General Delivery:
General Delivery
Claunch, NM 87011Street names reflect the high desert landscape and Spanish heritage of central New Mexico ranching country.
ZIP Code 87011 has 26 residents and 5 households (average 5.20 persons per household). The median age is 33.5 years, younger than the state (39.2) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 42.3% male and 57.7% female, which is much lower than the state male share (49.3%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (57.7%, higher than the state average of 51.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (42.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 42.3%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and American Indian & Alaska Native share is much higher than the national average (1.1%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 26Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 16Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 0.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 5Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 5.20Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.17Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 50 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 40 | 36 | 64 | 47 | 48 | 35 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 16 |
| Decennial Census | 84 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 26 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 33.5
Male Median Age: 52.5
Female Median Age: 16.8
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 15 | 44.12% |
| Black: | 3 | 8.82% |
| Hispanic:* | 11 | 32.35% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 3 | 8.82% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 2 | 5.88% |
| Total: | 34 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 11 | 42.31% | 52.5 years |
| Females: | 15 | 57.69% | 16.8 years |
| Total: | 26 | 100% | 33.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 16 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 16 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 16 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $20,909 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $45,313. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 18.8%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (100.0%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $20,909 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $50,227 | $31,964 | $45,313 | $55,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $48,542 | $48,750 | $50,682 | $52,778 | $52,679 | $56,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 3 | 18.75% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 13 | 81.25% |
| Total: | 16 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 3 | 100.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 3 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $1,000,001 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $128,100. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. The vacancy rate is 93.60%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.12%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $1,000,001 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $132,100 | $0 | $0 | $128,100 | $128,100 | $254,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 8 | 100.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 8 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 8 | 6.40% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 117 | 93.60% |
| Total Housing Units: | 125 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 121 | 96.80% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 4 | 3.20% |
| Total Housing Units: | 125 | 100% |
In 2024, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 12 | 75.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4 | 25.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 16 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 16 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 7 | 36.84% |
| Public Insurance: | 12 | 63.16% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 19 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 19 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 87011 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 267Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 87011 is located in Socorro County, New Mexico, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 87011. It covers 249.22 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 249.22 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 71739.49 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 87011 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are 0 public schools with a nearby mailing address, but we have located 5 public schools nearby. There are however 1 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.