ZIP Code 87823 - Lemitar New Mexico
Overview
ZIP Code 87823 is located in Lemitar New Mexico. 87823 is entirely within Socorro County. Regionally, 87823 is located in the Albuquerque-Santa Fe Area.
ZIP Code 87823 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Lemitar |
| Primary County | Socorro County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 365 |
| Area Code(s) | 575 |
| Current Time | MDT |
ZIP Code 87823 Map
87823 Demographics
The majority race/ethnicity residing in 87823 is White. The current unemployment level in 87823 is 4.3%.
| Population | 365 |
| Population Growth Rate | -71.99% |
| Population Density | 60 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 256 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 12.9% |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $190,400 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.3% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 55.41% |
87823 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 328 | 55.41% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 257 | 43.41% |
| Asian | 7 | 1.18% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
87823 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 184 | 29.3% |
| Bachelor Degree | 63 | 10.03% |
| High School Diploma | 141 | 22.45% |
| No High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| GED or Alternate | 14 | 2.23% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 138 | 21.97% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Masters Degree | 88 | 14.01% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
87823 Schools
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87823 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b: 5F to 10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 24f - Rio Grande Floodplain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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