PlainZIP

Rio Rancho, NM · standard

ZIP Code 87144

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

37,719
163/sq mi
$94,550
Median income
$321,900
Median home value
33.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Rio Rancho pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 23%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 30%
home value, US ZIPs
163
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 87144 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 87144 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rio Rancho, Sandoval County, New Mexico, with 37,719 residents across 231.0 square miles, a density of 163 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 87144 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $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%. Median home value sits at $321,900 (50% above the state average), median rent at $1,688 a month, and owner-occupancy at 86.2%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 32 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 5 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 87144, plus 6 more within Sandoval County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 87144

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rio Rancho, NM

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 87144.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 87144, Rio Rancho, 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

37,719

Population

231.0

Area (sq mi)

163

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 87144?

38.3

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

5.6%

Foreign-Born

White 52.5%
African American 3.1%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 4.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 28.5%
Hispanic or Latino 44.9%

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

How ZIP 87144 ranks nationally

Rio Rancho, NM household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$94,550 Top 23% higher than 77% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 55.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.6%

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

Owner 86.2%
Renter 13.8%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 87144 vs 87124 →

ZIP 87144 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 87144 ranks #3 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 87144 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 87144 ranks #3 of 6 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
87124 Rio Rancho, NM 51,404 5.7 mi
87114 Albuquerque, NM 61,623 8.9 mi
87004 Bernalillo, NM 10,136 7.5 mi
87048 Corrales, NM 8,682 7.9 mi
87113 Albuquerque, NM 14,477 11.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Sandoval County

87124 standard
Rio Rancho, NM
Pop: 51,404
87004 standard
Bernalillo, NM
Pop: 10,136
87048 standard
Corrales, NM
Pop: 8,682
87013 standard
Cuba, NM
Pop: 5,200
87043 standard
Placitas, NM
Pop: 5,052
87001 standard
Algodones, NM
Pop: 3,684

Related Areas

Sandoval County Rio Rancho, NM New Mexico

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 87144 in? ▼
ZIP code 87144 (Rio Rancho) 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 87144? ▼
ZIP code 87144 in Rio Rancho, NM has a population of 37,719 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87144? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 87144 is $94,550, which is 24% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 87144? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 87144 is $321,900, which is 16% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87144? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 87144 is White at 52.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 44.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 87144? ▼
ZIP code 87144 has 307 business establishments employing approximately 5,111 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 87144? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 87144 are: Construction (67), Health care and social assistance (36), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (34). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 87144? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 87144 increased by 6.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 142%. 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 87144? ▼
In ZIP code 87144, 55.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 87144? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 87144 is 32.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 87144? ▼
In ZIP code 87144, approximately 86.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87144? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87144 is 7.8% 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.