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Cochiti Lake, NM · standard

ZIP Code 87083

Sandoval County, New Mexico - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

569
166/sq mi
$57,375
Median income
$255,300
Median home value
52.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cochiti Lake pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

25th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 41%
home value, US ZIPs
166
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 87083 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 87083 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cochiti Lake, Sandoval County, New Mexico, home to just 569 residents across 3.4 square miles, a density of 166 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 87083 reports a modest median household income of $57,375 (3% below the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $42,590. 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.0%. Median home value sits at $255,300 (19% above the state average), median rent at $1,429 a month, and owner-occupancy at 91.9%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 52.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 65.2, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Sandoval County, letting you compare 87083 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 87083, Cochiti Lake, NM · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

569

Population

3.4

Area (sq mi)

166

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 87083?

65.2

Median Age

38.7%

Male

61.3%

Female

5.5%

Foreign-Born

White 55.0%
African American 0.4%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 12.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 22.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%

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?

$57,375

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$42,590

Per Capita Income

11.1%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 87083 ranks nationally

Cochiti Lake, NM household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$57,375 25th percentile higher than 25% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 52.2%

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

What does housing look like?

305

Total Housing Units

273

Occupied Units

32

Vacant Units

1.74

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.9%
Renter 8.1%

$255,300

Median Home Value

+19% vs state

$1,429

Median Rent

1985

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

+12.4%

YoY Change (2023)

227

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+127%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 87083 have increased 12.4% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +127% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 -1.3% 135
2020 +7.6% 145
2021 +21.9% 177
2022 +14.3% 202
2023 +12.4% 227

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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 87083 vs 87041 →

ZIP 87083 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 87083 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 87083 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 87083 ranks #4 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
87041 Pena Blanca, NM 881 2.8 mi
87072 Cochiti Pueblo, NM 660 3.6 mi
87052 Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM 3,182 10.1 mi

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Pop: 51,404
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Pop: 37,719
87004 standard
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Pop: 10,136
87048 standard
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Pop: 8,682
87013 standard
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Pop: 5,200
87043 standard
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Pop: 5,052

Related Areas

Sandoval County Cochiti Lake, NM New Mexico

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 87083 in? ▼
ZIP code 87083 (Cochiti Lake) 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 87083? ▼
ZIP code 87083 in Cochiti Lake, NM has a population of 569 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87083? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 87083 is $57,375, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 87083? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 87083 is $255,300, which is 8% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87083? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 87083 is White at 55.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.4% of the population.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 87083? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 87083 increased by 12.4% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 127%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 87083? ▼
In ZIP code 87083, 62.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 52.2% 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 87083? ▼
In ZIP code 87083, approximately 91.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87083? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87083 is 11.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.