ZIP Code 87044
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Ponderosa · Sandoval County · New Mexico
- Population
- 387
- Median income
- $60,313
- Bachelor's or higher
- 19.8%
- Land area
- 36.5 sq mi
11/sq mi
▼ 21% vs US
higher than 29% of US ZIPs
Median age 57.1
Denver
ZIP code 87044 in Ponderosa, New Mexico has a population of 387. The median household income is $60,313, which is 21% below the national average. 19.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 87044 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 36.5 square miles in Ponderosa, Sandoval County, New Mexico. The area is home to 387 residents, producing a population density of 11 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 87044 against New Mexico and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 87044 sits at $60,313 (2% above the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $35,685. The poverty rate stands at 38.8% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. 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 87044 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.1, and the average commute is —. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sandoval County, so you can benchmark 87044 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 87044, Ponderosa, 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
387
Population
36.5
Area (sq mi)
11
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 87044?
57.1
Median Age
53.3%
Male
46.7%
Female
13.5%
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?
$60,313
Median Household Income
+2% vs state
$35,685
Per Capita Income
38.8%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
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?
171
Total Housing Units
141
Occupied Units
30
Vacant Units
2.05
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
1991
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 87044, employing approximately 9 people with a combined annual payroll of $195,000.
4
Businesses
9
Employees
$195K
Annual Payroll
0
Industry Sectors
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 87044 vs 87024 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87024 | Jemez Pueblo, NM | 2,214 | 5.0 mi |
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Official Data Resources for Ponderosa, 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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