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Peralta town, NM

ZIP 87042 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 87042

87042 has a population of 3,456 with a median age of 38.8 yrs (47.9% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
68.6%+11% vs US avg
x
Black
0.0%
x
Asian
0.8%-86% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
47.3%+153% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
26.5%+21% vs US avg
x
18–64
53.4%-14% vs US avg
x
65+
20.1%+23% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
11.1%+0% vs US avg
x
High school
20.4%-22% vs US avg
x
Some college
44.0%+52% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
24.5%-27% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
58.0%+21% vs US avg
x
Never married
21.6%-36% vs US avg
x
Divorced
10.8%+5% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
9.6%
x
Diversity Index
31/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
11.1%-3% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
28.1%+102% vs US avg
x
Veterans
14.8%+146% vs US avg
x
Disability
20.2%+51% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.1%-49% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishGermanEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 87042

Poverty Rate
11.1%-3% vs US avg
x
Veterans
14.8%+146% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
28.1%+102% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.1%-49% vs US avg
x
Disability
20.2%+51% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
5.6%-30% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
16.5%+41% vs US avg
x
Private School
2.2%-78% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population3,456
Median age38.8
Poverty rate11.1%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White68.6%
Hispanic47.3%
Black0.0%
Asian0.8%
Foreign-born28.1%