ZIP Code 87041

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Pena Blanca · Sandoval County · New Mexico

Population
881

3/sq mi

Median income
$80,662

▲ 6% vs US

higher than 63% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$220,000

▼ 21% vs US

higher than 49% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
16.2%

Median age 53.3

Land area
352.4 sq mi

Denver

ZIP code 87041 in Pena Blanca, New Mexico has a population of 881. The median household income is $80,662, which is 6% above the national average. Median home value is $220,000, 21% below the US average. 16.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 87041 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 352.4 square miles in Pena Blanca, Sandoval County, New Mexico. The area is home to 881 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 87041 against New Mexico and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 87041 sits at $80,662 (36% above the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $35,249. The poverty rate stands at 11.3% and the unemployment rate at 7.4%. On housing, the median home value is $220,000 (2% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 87.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 87041 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sandoval County, so you can benchmark 87041 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 87041, Pena Blanca, 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

881

Population

352.4

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 87041?

53.3

Median Age

53.5%

Male

46.5%

Female

4.3%

Foreign-Born

White 13.6%
African American 2.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 5.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 76.1%
Hispanic or Latino 89.1%

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?

$80,662

Median Household Income

+36% vs state

$35,249

Per Capita Income

11.3%

Poverty Rate

7.4%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.2%

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

What does housing look like?

343

Total Housing Units

301

Occupied Units

42

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.0%
Renter 13.0%

$220,000

Median Home Value

+2% vs state

1991

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 87041, employing approximately 28 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,903,000.

10

Businesses

28

Employees

$2.9M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 3 30.0%

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 87041 vs 87083 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
87083 Cochiti Lake, NM 569 2.8 mi
87072 Cochiti Pueblo, NM 660 6.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 87041 in?
ZIP code 87041 (Pena Blanca) 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 87041?
ZIP code 87041 in Pena Blanca, NM has a population of 881 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87041?
The median household income in ZIP 87041 is $80,662, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 87041?
The median home value in ZIP 87041 is $220,000, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87041?
The largest racial group in ZIP 87041 is Two or More Ethnicities at 76.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 89.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 87041?
ZIP code 87041 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 28 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 87041?
In ZIP code 87041, 59.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 87041?
In ZIP code 87041, approximately 87.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87041?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87041 is 11.3% 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 Pena Blanca, 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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