| City: | Rainsville, New Mexico |
| County: | Mora County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:29:19 PM |
| Population: | 269 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 575 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 35.9816, -105.1768 |
| Land Area: | 22.592 sq mi |
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Rainsville sits in Mora County, New Mexico, about 30 square miles of high desert terrain in the Sangre de Cristo foothills. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery anywhere in the area, so all 269 residents rely on the Rainsville post office.
With 102 PO Boxes serving 107 households, the adoption rate hits 95%. That's near-universal reliance on PO Box mail. The rural delivery routes that exist serve scattered addresses along county roads, but most people pick up their mail at the post office.
The housing stock tells a story of longevity and modest means. A third of the homes predate 1939, and 27% are mobile homes. Of 136 total housing units, 107 are occupied year-round. Only 10 sit vacant for seasonal use. Nearly 90% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Street names follow the county road system: A021, A023, A026, A027, A028, and A029. State Highway 442 runs through the area. A few roads carry Spanish names that echo the region's heritage: Camino Montoya, La Lomita Road, and Montoya Lane. Median age is 44.4 years, suggesting an established community of long-time residents.
Roads follow county numbering (A021-A029) with a state highway corridor and Spanish-named lanes reflecting regional heritage.
ZIP Code 87736 has 269 residents and 107 households (average 2.51 persons per household). The median age is 44.4 years, older than the state (39.2) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.7% male and 51.3% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.3%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (84.8%) and White (51.7%, much lower than the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 84.8%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 269Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 71Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 11.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 107Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.51Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 317 | 385 | 544 | 353 | 272 | 242 | 205 | 151 | 118 | 21 | 65 | 66 | 71 |
| Decennial Census | 233 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 269 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 44.4
Male Median Age: 42.2
Female Median Age: 47.8
| 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 | 5 | 10 | 3 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Female | 7 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 1 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 2 |
| Total | 12 | 17 | 11 | 25 | 8 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 20 | 11 | 25 | 16 | 24 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 2 |
| White: | 139 | 35.46% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.26% |
| Hispanic:* | 228 | 58.16% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 7 | 1.79% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 17 | 4.34% |
| Total: | 392 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 131 | 48.70% | 42.2 years |
| Females: | 138 | 51.30% | 47.8 years |
| Total: | 269 | 100% | 44.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 71 | 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: | 71 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 71 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($62,125), is down $29,844 (100.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. 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 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 0.0%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $29,844 | $29,063 | $28,654 | $28,421 | $19,483 | $0 | $0 | $61,806 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $33,438 | $35,938 | $29,872 | $29,803 | $28,589 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $2,499 | $2,499 | $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 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 71 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 71 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0% |
| Service: | 0 | 0% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 0 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($232,200), is down $91,700 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,021), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $91,700 | $76,800 | $94,700 | $96,700 | $157,300 | $123,700 | $177,100 | $0 | $0 | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 37 | 100.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 37 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 37 | 82.22% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 8 | 17.78% |
| Total Housing Units: | 45 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 8 | 17.78% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 37 | 82.22% |
| Total Housing Units: | 45 | 100% |
In 2023, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to 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%). Private coverage is 100.00%, which is markedly above the state rate (53.70%). Public coverage is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). 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): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 71 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 71 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 71 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 71 | 50.00% |
| Public Insurance: | 71 | 50.00% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 142 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 142 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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 87736 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: | 100Source: 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 87736 is located in Mora County, New Mexico, within the Las Vegas, NM Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 29780) and New Mexico's 3rd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 31,212 people, about 0.86% of whom live in ZIP Code 87736. It covers 22.592 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.022 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Las Vegas, NMSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 29780Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 31,212Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 22.592 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.022 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 03Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 44958.52 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 87736 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.