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Truth or Consequences, NM
City in Sierra County, New Mexico. ZIP codes: 87935.
Population
6,019
Land area
28sq mi
People per sq mi
215
ZIP codes
1
Truth or Consequences and its ZIP codes
Truth or Consequences at a glance
- Truth or Consequences is about 12 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 40th among 495 cities and towns in New Mexico.
- The median household income is $33,788, 47% below the New Mexico median of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $124,600 (50% below New Mexico) and median rent is $714 a month.
Local data for Truth or Consequences, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Truth or Consequences, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$33,788
Poverty rate
31.7%
Median home value
$124,600
Median rent
$714/mo
Homeownership
58.2%
Bachelor's or higher
18.3%
Median age
44.6
Average commute
11.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,392), German Americans (652), Irish Americans (642).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sierra County. PPP loans are for Truth or Consequences.
Unemployment rate
5.9%
Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,691
3,641 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,569
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$150M
FY 2026, $12,997 per person
How people get to work
Truth or Consequences, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.3%
- Carpooled6.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other9.4%
- Worked from home6.7%
Average one-way commute: 11.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Truth or Consequences, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
403
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
27
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 30°F
9.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Truth or Consequences, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.5%
U.S. 33.3% +5.2 pts
Diabetes
18.5%
U.S. 12.1% +6.4 pts
Smoking
18.3%
U.S. 12.8% +5.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.1%
U.S. 11.1% +4.0 pts
ZIP codes in Truth or Consequences
1 in or overlapping Truth or Consequences. Population shown
Cities near Truth or Consequences
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Elephant ButteCity | 3 mi | 4.2 |
| Hot Springs LandingCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 0.5 |
| WilliamsburgVillage | 5.6 mi | 0.5 |
| Las PalomasCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 1.6 |
| CaballoCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1 |
| OasisCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.1 |
| WinstonCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.4 |
| ArreyCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.8 |
| HillsboroCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Truth or Consequences, NM in?
- Truth or Consequences is in Sierra County, New Mexico.
- What ZIP codes are in Truth or Consequences, NM?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Truth or Consequences include 87935.
- What is the population of Truth or Consequences, NM?
- About 6,019 people live in Truth or Consequences, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Truth or Consequences?
- Nearby places include Elephant Butte (3 mi), Hot Springs Landing (3.9 mi), Williamsburg (5.6 mi), Las Palomas (9.5 mi), Caballo (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023