ZIP Code 87044

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Ponderosa · Sandoval County · New Mexico

Population
387

11/sq mi

Median income
$60,313

▼ 21% vs US

higher than 29% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
19.8%

Median age 57.1

Land area
36.5 sq mi

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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 87044?

57.1

Median Age

53.3%

Male

46.7%

Female

13.5%

Foreign-Born

White 60.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 37.0%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.8%

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

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
87024 Jemez Pueblo, NM 2,214 5.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 87044 in?
ZIP code 87044 (Ponderosa) 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 87044?
ZIP code 87044 in Ponderosa, NM has a population of 387 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87044?
The median household income in ZIP 87044 is $60,313, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87044?
The largest racial group in ZIP 87044 is White at 60.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 37.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 87044?
ZIP code 87044 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 9 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 87044?
In ZIP code 87044, 59.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.8% 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 87044?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87044 is 38.8% 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 Ponderosa, NM

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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