| City: | Luna, New Mexico |
| County: | Catron County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:25:43 AM |
| Population: | 219 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 575 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 33.9114, -108.8767 |
| Land Area: | 140.191 sq mi |
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Luna sits in the high country of western New Mexico, spanning 401 square miles of Catron County ranch land. At a median age of 60.8 years, this is a retirement and ranching community where 219 residents occupy 117 households across a vast, remote territory. The post office is the only option for receiving mail.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. Street delivery doesn't exist across the 401 square mile area. The Luna post office maintains 130 PO Boxes for 117 occupied homes, serving both local residents and surrounding ranches. One rural route and one highway contract route handle what limited delivery occurs.
Nearly half the housing stock (46%) sits vacant seasonally. Of 218 total housing units, 66 are used for seasonal or occasional purposes. Mobile homes account for 49% of all housing (106 units), typical for rural New Mexico communities. The population is 92% white, with 16% identifying as Hispanic or Latino.
Street names tell the story of ranching heritage. Bill Knight Gap Road, Double J Ranch Road, Seven Troughs Ranch Road, Old Sawmill Road, and Luna Cemetery Road map the territory. US Highway 180 runs through the area, connecting Luna to Arizona 40 miles west and Reserve (the county seat) 30 miles east. With zero business establishments recorded in Census data, this isn't a commercial center. It's a place people retire to for solitude and space.
60 distinct street names map ranching roads, old trails, and family homesteads across 401 square miles.
ZIP Code 87824 has 219 residents and 117 households (average 1.87 persons per household). The median age is 60.8 years, significantly older than the state (39.2) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 58.9% male and 41.1% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (92.2%, much higher than the state average of 51.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (13.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.2%, which is much lower than the state average (47.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 219Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 152Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 117Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.87Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.67Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 242 | 302 | 234 | 156 | 130 | 125 | 95 | 83 | 61 | 63 | 84 | 130 | 67 | 152 |
| Decennial Census | 194 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 219 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 60.8
Male Median Age: 67.3
Female Median Age: 57.5
| 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 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 22 | 25 | 14 | 5 | 6 |
| Female | 0 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| Total | 9 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 11 | 32 | 35 | 19 | 6 | 12 |
| White: | 202 | 84.87% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 29 | 12.18% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 7 | 2.94% |
| Total: | 238 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 129 | 58.90% | 67.3 years |
| Females: | 90 | 41.10% | 57.5 years |
| Total: | 219 | 100% | 60.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 152 | 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: | 152 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 152 | 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 $69,643 (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 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 19.7%, which is considerably lower 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 Service (60.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $69,643 | $71,429 | $42,115 | $19,167 | $0 | $0 | $17,147 | $56,300 | $0 | $0 | $60,870 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $69,643 | $71,429 | $82,669 | $76,719 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $60,870 | $66,087 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $17,457 | $17,014 | $17,006 | $17,202 | $17,147 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $41,382 | $43,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $41,250 | $32,065 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 30 | 19.74% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 122 | 80.26% |
| Total: | 152 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 18 | 60.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 12 | 40.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 30 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $108,800 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (0.00% with a mortgage, 100.00% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 66.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $108,800 | $117,300 | $285,200 | $276,700 | $315,100 | $320,200 | $296,300 | $179,000 | $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 | 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): | 68 | 100.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 68 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 68 | 33.50% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 135 | 66.50% |
| Total Housing Units: | 203 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 117 | 57.64% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 86 | 42.36% |
| Total Housing Units: | 203 | 100% |
In 2024, 40.80% 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%). Public coverage is 88.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). 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 | 7.89% |
| Some college, no degree: | 50 | 32.89% |
| Associate's degree: | 28 | 18.42% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 12 | 7.89% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 50 | 32.89% |
| Total: | 152 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 152 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 62 | 40.79% |
| Private Insurance: | 102 | 43.22% |
| Public Insurance: | 134 | 56.78% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 236 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 236 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 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 87824 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: | 189Source: 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 87824 is located in Catron 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 87824. It covers 140.191 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.106 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: | 140.191 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.106 sq miSource: 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: | 3545330Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Luna CDP; New MexicoSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 87824 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 February 1, 2026.