Algodones, NM · standard
ZIP Code 87001
Sandoval County, New Mexico - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,684
- 12/sq mi Low-density area
- $68,547
- Median income Near-median income area
- $215,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 14.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Algodones pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 44th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 48th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 12
- people per sq mi
- 90%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 87001 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 87001 covers 312.2 square miles in Algodones, Sandoval County, New Mexico (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,684 residents on file, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 87001 reports a modest median household income of $68,547 (16% above the average New Mexico ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,854. The poverty rate is 17.2%, with unemployment at 5.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $215,800 (0% above the average New Mexico ZIP); 90.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sandoval County, so 87001 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 87001
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Algodones, NM
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 87001.
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 87001, Algodones, NM · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
3,684
Population
312.2
Area (sq mi)
12
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 87001?
39.4
Median Age
51.8%
Male
48.2%
Female
2.7%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$68,547
Median Household Income
+16% vs state ZIP avg
$30,854
Per Capita Income
17.2%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
26.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 87001 ranks among New Mexico ZIPs
Algodones, NM household income vs. every New Mexico ZIP code
Median household income among 265 reporting New Mexico ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$68,547 Top 31% higher than 69% of 265 New Mexico ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,118housing units
1,118
Total Housing Units
1,032
Occupied Units
86
Vacant Units
3.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$215,800
Median Home Value
+0% vs state ZIP avg
1986
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 24 business establishments in ZIP 87001, employing approximately 376 people with a combined annual payroll of $20,198,000.
24
Businesses
376
Employees
$20.2M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 7 | 29.2% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 12.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 12.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 12.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 87001 vs 87052 →
ZIP 87001 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 87043
Placitas (87043)
5,052 residents
- 87047
Sandia Park (87047)
4,894 residents
- 87001
Algodones (87001)
3,684 residents
- 87052
Santo Domingo Pueblo (87052)
3,182 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 87001 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 87001 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 87047
Sandia Park (87047)
$116,630 median income
- 87043
Placitas (87043)
$109,750 median income
- 87001
Algodones (87001)
$68,547 median income
- 87052
Santo Domingo Pueblo (87052)
$61,544 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 87001 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 87001, both outside NM so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,684 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 87001 in?
ZIP code 87001 (Algodones) is located in Sandoval County, New Mexico. Sandoval County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sandoval-nm.
What is the population of ZIP code 87001?
ZIP code 87001 in Algodones, NM has a population of 3,684 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87001?
The median household income in ZIP 87001 is $68,547, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 87001?
The median home value in ZIP 87001 is $215,800, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87001?
The largest racial group in ZIP 87001 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 58.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 30.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 87001?
ZIP code 87001 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 376 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 87001?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 87001 are: Construction (7), Retail trade (3), Transportation and warehousing (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 87001?
In ZIP code 87001, 43.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 87001?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 87001 is 26.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 87001?
In ZIP code 87001, approximately 90.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87001?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87001 is 17.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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