ZIP Code 87144
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Rio Rancho · Sandoval County · New Mexico
- Population
- 37,719
- Median income
- $94,550
- Median home value
- $321,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 33.6%
- Land area
- 231.0 sq mi
163/sq mi
▲ 24% vs US
higher than 77% of US ZIPs
▲ 16% vs US
higher than 70% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.3
Denver
ZIP code 87144 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico has a population of 37,719. The median household income is $94,550, which is 24% above the national average. Median home value is $321,900, 16% above the US average. 33.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 87144 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 231.0 square miles in Rio Rancho, Sandoval County, New Mexico. The area is home to 37,719 residents, producing a population density of 163 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 87144 against New Mexico and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 87144 sits at $94,550 (59% above the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $40,885. The poverty rate stands at 7.8% and the unemployment rate at 5.0%. On housing, the median home value is $321,900 (50% above the state average) with median rent at $1,688 per month, and 86.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 87144 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sandoval County, so you can benchmark 87144 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 87144
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 87144.
- Construction
Construction
67 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
36 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
34 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
31 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
27 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 87144, Rio Rancho, 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
37,719
Population
231.0
Area (sq mi)
163
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 87144?
38.3
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
5.6%
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?
$94,550
Median Household Income
+59% vs state
$40,885
Per Capita Income
7.8%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
32.4 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?
19,099
Total Housing Units
18,364
Occupied Units
735
Vacant Units
2.82
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$321,900
Median Home Value
+50% vs state
$1,688
Median Rent
2004
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
+6.7%
YoY Change (2024)
242
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+142%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 87144 have increased 6.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +142% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.5% | 157 |
| 2021 | +13.8% | 179 |
| 2022 | +17.1% | 209 |
| 2023 | +8.4% | 227 |
| 2024 | +6.7% | 242 |
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 307 business establishments in ZIP 87144, employing approximately 5,111 people with a combined annual payroll of $285,886,000.
307
Businesses
5,111
Employees
$285.9M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 67 | 21.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 36 | 11.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 34 | 11.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 31 | 10.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 27 | 8.8% |
| Retail trade | 25 | 8.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 20 | 6.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 16 | 5.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 12 | 3.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 3.6% |
| Information | 7 | 2.3% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 1.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.3% |
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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