ZIP Code 87043
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Placitas · Sandoval County · New Mexico
- Population
- 5,052
- Median income
- $109,750
- Median home value
- $562,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 65.5%
- Land area
- 221.6 sq mi
23/sq mi
▲ 44% vs US
higher than 87% of US ZIPs
▲ 102% vs US
higher than 89% of US ZIPs
Median age 64.8
Denver
ZIP code 87043 in Placitas, New Mexico has a population of 5,052. The median household income is $109,750, which is 44% above the national average. Median home value is $562,100, 102% above the US average. 65.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 87043 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 221.6 square miles in Placitas, Sandoval County, New Mexico. The area is home to 5,052 residents, producing a population density of 23 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 87043 against New Mexico and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 87043 sits at $109,750 (85% above the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $71,431. The poverty rate stands at 3.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.5%. On housing, the median home value is $562,100 (161% above the state average) with median rent at $2,717 per month, and 93.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 87043 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 65.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 64.8, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sandoval County, so you can benchmark 87043 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 87043
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 87043.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
22 establishments
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
9 establishments
- Wholesale trade 7
Wholesale trade
7 establishments
- Retail trade 6
Retail trade
6 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 87043, Placitas, 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
5,052
Population
221.6
Area (sq mi)
23
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 87043?
64.8
Median Age
54.5%
Male
45.5%
Female
6.0%
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?
$109,750
Median Household Income
+85% vs state
$71,431
Per Capita Income
3.2%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
31.4 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
2,383
Total Housing Units
2,160
Occupied Units
223
Vacant Units
1.96
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$562,100
Median Home Value
+161% vs state
$2,717
Median Rent
2000
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+6.4%
YoY Change (2024)
213
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+113%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 87043 have increased 6.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +113% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.7% | 152 |
| 2021 | +11.4% | 170 |
| 2022 | +12.9% | 192 |
| 2023 | +4.6% | 200 |
| 2024 | +6.4% | 213 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 92 business establishments in ZIP 87043, employing approximately 389 people with a combined annual payroll of $24,333,000.
92
Businesses
389
Employees
$24.3M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 22 | 23.9% |
| Construction | 14 | 15.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 9.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 7.6% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 6.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 6.5% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 4.3% |
| Educational services | 4 | 4.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 4.3% |
| Information | 3 | 3.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 3.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 3.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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