| City: | Torreon, New Mexico |
| County: | Torrance County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:23:11 PM |
| Population: | 295 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 505 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 34.7431, -106.3763 |
| Land Area: | 90.953 sq mi |
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Torreon sits in the foothills of central New Mexico's Manzano Mountains, 101 square miles of high desert and pine forest terrain in Torrance County. With just 295 residents spread across this vast area, it's one of New Mexico's most sparsely populated communities. The median age of 55.1 years reflects a retirement and rural homestead character.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the territory. The Torreon post office maintains 175 PO Boxes for 124 occupied homes, a 1.41 adoption rate that indicates the post office serves not just local residents but surrounding ranches and mountain properties beyond the ZIP's boundaries. Rural carrier route delivery serves some areas, but most residents rely on PO Boxes as their primary mailing address.
Street names tell an unusual story. Spanish heritage appears in names like Camino de las Palas, Calle Rosa Elena, and El Torreon. But woven through the community is a whimsical Robin Hood theme: Robin Hood Drive, Sherwood Forest Drive, King Arthur Drive, Lancelot Drive, Nottingham Drive, and Long Bow Loop. This suggests a planned subdivision with a medieval English motif, an unexpected cultural counterpoint in rural New Mexico.
Housing stock includes a significant number of mobile homes (71 of 194 total units, or 36%), typical of rural New Mexico communities where manufactured housing offers affordable options. Homeownership is high, with 106 owner-occupied units versus just 18 rentals. Median home value sits at $161,900. About 23% of housing units (44 of 194) are seasonal or occasional use, indicating some vacation or part-time residents drawn to the mountain setting.
The community sits along State Highway 55 and Forest Road 55, mountain routes that connect to the Cibola National Forest. Geographic isolation defines daily life here. The nearest recognized neighborhoods are 13 miles away in the Albuquerque metro periphery. Median household income is $44,008, and the population is 25% Hispanic (75 of 295 residents).
All mail should be addressed to PO Boxes:
Recipient Name
PO Box [number]
Torreon, NM 87061Street names blend Spanish heritage with a whimsical Robin Hood theme (Robin Hood Dr, Sherwood Forest Dr, King Arthur Dr, Lancelot Dr, Nottingham Dr).
ZIP Code 87061 has 295 residents and 124 households (average 2.38 persons per household). The median age is 55.1 years, significantly older than the state (39.2) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.5% male and 52.5% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.3%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (60.0%) and White (56.3%, lower than the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 60.0%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than the national average (8.4%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 295Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 285Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 3.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $44,008Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 124Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $161,900Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.38Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.71Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 223 | 282 | 282 | 382 | 260 | 244 | 264 | 373 | 320 | 293 | 258 | 232 | 285 |
| Decennial Census | 371 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 295 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 55.1
Male Median Age: 49.5
Female Median Age: 61.2
| 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 | 5 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 6 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 1 |
| Female | 7 | 6 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 14 | 29 | 10 | 13 | 6 | 6 |
| Total | 12 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 26 | 20 | 42 | 22 | 19 | 12 | 7 |
| White: | 166 | 40.59% |
| Black: | 4 | 0.98% |
| Hispanic:* | 177 | 43.28% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 7 | 1.71% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 55 | 13.45% |
| Total: | 409 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 140 | 47.46% | 49.5 years |
| Females: | 155 | 52.54% | 61.2 years |
| Total: | 295 | 100% | 55.1 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 285 | 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: | 285 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 285 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $44,008, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $31,531 (252.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $19,204. Family households earn a median of $48,990 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $48,990). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($47,122), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 70.3%, which is considerably higher than the state rate (57.8%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is far lower than the state rate (5.9%). The largest occupation group is Service (40.4%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $12,477 | $65,182 | $66,755 | $67,594 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $23,583 | $24,804 | $24,915 | $29,167 | $38,060 | $44,008 |
| Median Family Income | $66,533 | $66,568 | $67,115 | $68,420 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $38,060 | $48,990 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $11,000 | $13,912 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $23,235 | $23,239 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $62,857 | $0 | $48,869 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $45,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 166 | 70.34% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 70 | 29.66% |
| Total: | 236 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 67 | 40.36% |
| Sales and Office: | 36 | 21.69% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 63 | 37.95% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 166 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $161,900, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $3,600 (2.27%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $161,900. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,021), is down $571 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (56.90% with a mortgage, 43.10% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 45.45%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.43%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $158,300 | $160,200 | $161,800 | $136,600 | $0 | $67,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $161,900 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $571 | $580 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 99 | 56.90% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 75 | 43.10% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 174 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 174 | 54.55% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 145 | 45.45% |
| Total Housing Units: | 319 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 181 | 56.74% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 138 | 43.26% |
| Total Housing Units: | 319 | 100% |
In 2023, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is on par with the state rate (87.70%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is on par with the state rate (9.50%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is on par with the state rate (13.70%). 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): | 81 | 34.32% |
| Some college, no degree: | 155 | 65.68% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 236 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 236 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 166 | 52.53% |
| Public Insurance: | 150 | 47.47% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 316 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 316 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 12.1% | 9.3% | 37.3% | 62.5% | 63.4% | 75.4% | 62.1% | 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 87061 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: | 187Source: 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 87061 is located in Torrance County, New Mexico, within the Albuquerque, NM Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 10740) and New Mexico's 1st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 918,567 people, about 0.03% of whom live in ZIP Code 87061. It covers 90.953 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Albuquerque, NMSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 10740Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 918,567Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 90.953 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 01Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 4600.14 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 87061 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. 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 January 1, 2026.