ZIP code 87036: Mountainair, NM
87036 is a ZIP code in Mountainair, New Mexico, mainly in Torrance County, part of the Albuquerque, NM metro area. About 1,927 people live here.
- Population
- 1,927
- Median household income
- $47,132
- Typical home value
- $167,500-0.3% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $832gross, per month
- Median age
- 57
- Homeowners
- 88.6%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 87036 details
| City | Mountainair |
|---|---|
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Torrance County (also partly Socorro County) |
| Metro area | Albuquerque, NM |
| Time zone | Mountain Time (UTC−7), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 1,045.8 sq mi, plus 0.2 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 2 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.1% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 31.4 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 34.37206, -106.23921 |
ZIP codes near 87036
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87063 | Willard, NM | 23.5 mi | 265 |
| 87061 | Torreon, NM | 24.4 mi | 291 |
| 87011 | Claunch, NM | 25.2 mi | 16 |
| 87062 | Veguita, NM | 26.8 mi | 1,922 |
| 87016 | Estancia, NM | 29.4 mi | 2,421 |
| 87009 | Cedarvale, NM | 30.6 mi | — |
| 87028 | La Joya, NM | 31.0 mi | 159 |
| 87023 | Jarales, NM | 34.0 mi | 306 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 87036?
A typical home in ZIP code 87036 is worth about $167,500 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $47,132 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with New Mexico average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $167,500 homeWhat can a $47,132 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 87036
What city is ZIP code 87036?
ZIP code 87036 is in Mountainair, NM, in Torrance County.
What county is ZIP code 87036 in?
87036 is mainly in Torrance County, New Mexico, and partly in Socorro County.
What is the population of ZIP code 87036?
About 1,927 people live in ZIP code 87036, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 87036 in?
87036 is in Mountain Time (UTC−7). It observes daylight saving time.