ZIP Code 87018

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Counselor · Sandoval County · New Mexico

Population
522

2/sq mi

Median income
$30,250

▼ 60% vs US

higher than 2% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
1.6%

Median age 28.4

Land area
307.1 sq mi

Denver

ZIP code 87018 in Counselor, New Mexico has a population of 522. The median household income is $30,250, which is 60% below the national average. 1.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 87018 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 307.1 square miles in Counselor, Sandoval County, New Mexico. The area is home to 522 residents, producing a population density of 2 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 87018 against New Mexico and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 87018 sits at $30,250 (49% below the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $14,699. The poverty rate stands at 68.3% and the unemployment rate at 11.5%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 87018 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 1.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 28.4, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 87018 sits relative to New Mexico and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 87018, Counselor, NM · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

522

Population

307.1

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 87018?

28.4

Median Age

39.4%

Male

60.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 0.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 99.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

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?

$30,250

Median Household Income

-49% vs state

$14,699

Per Capita Income

68.3%

Poverty Rate

11.5%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 29.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 1.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

184

Total Housing Units

139

Occupied Units

45

Vacant Units

4.04

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

1987

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 87018 in?
ZIP code 87018 (Counselor) 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 87018?
ZIP code 87018 in Counselor, NM has a population of 522 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87018?
The median household income in ZIP 87018 is $30,250, which is 60% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87018?
The largest racial group in ZIP 87018 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 99.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 87018?
In ZIP code 87018, 29.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 1.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87018?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87018 is 68.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Counselor, NM

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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