ZIP Code 79837, NM
Living in 79837
Bikeability
15
Walkability
50
Commute
45
Public Transit
18
Affordability
100
Public Safety
71
Airports
22
Hospitals
32
Colleges
19
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
1
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
322
Population
-218 (2010–19)
55 y
Median Age
+4 (2010–19)
20%
College-Educated
+11% (2010–19)
48%
Family Households
-18% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years14%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over20%
Diversity
Caucasian43%
Hispanic or Latino56%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school38%
High school graduate17%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household48%
Householder living alone52%
Economy
$24k
Median Household Income
-$7k (2010–19)
64%
Above Poverty
-26% (2010–19)
29 mi
Average Commute
87%
Lived Here Last Year
-6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K55%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K5%
$100K to $124K5%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government14%
Private sector78%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance43%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office10%
Service12%
Commute
Car, truck, or van76%
Walked4%
Worked at home20%
Housing
$28k
Median Home Value
-$13k (2010–19)
6%
Built 2000 or Later
-
Median Monthly Rent
-$15 (2010–19)
28%
Owner-Occupied
-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached43%
Mobile home57%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 198920%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Home Value
Less than $50K85%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K11%
House Heating Type
Electricity13%
LP gas23%
Utility gas64%
Crime
Violent Crime in 79837
United States45
New Mexico61
Otero County51
Property Crime in 79837
United States48
New Mexico62
Otero County47
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (24%)(72%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton19%
Donald Trump69%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44 | 0 | 1 |
| Feb | 48 | 0 | 1 |
| Mar | 54 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr | 62 | 1 | 0 |
| May | 71 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 79 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 73 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 63 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 52 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec | 44 | 1 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 79837
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding98
Tornado17
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 79837, NM
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 79837, NM
St Edward School
60 miles, E
Legacy Christian Academy
60 miles, NW
Father James B Hay School
61 miles, NW
Imago Dei Academy
61 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 79837, NM
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center-El Paso
77 miles, SW
The University of Texas at El Paso
80 miles, SW
New Mexico State University-Main Campus
88 miles, W
University of the Southwest
126 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 79837, NM
Carlsbad Medical Center
59 miles, E
Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center
62 miles, NW
Artesia General Hospital
64 miles, NE
The Hospitals of Providence-East Campus
67 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 79837, NM
El Paso International Airport
73 miles, SW
Roswell Air Center
84 miles, NE
Lea County Regional Airport
122 miles, E
Midland International Air And Space Port Airport
180 miles, E