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 High-density area
- $94,550
- Median income Above-median income area
- $321,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 33.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 87144 (Rio Rancho, NM) rose +6.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 226.8 in 2023 to 242.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New Mexico ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,885. The poverty rate is 7.8%, with unemployment at 5.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $321,900 (50% above the average New Mexico ZIP), while 86.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,688.
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. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sandoval County, so 87144 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- 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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$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
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
19,099housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 87114
Albuquerque (87114)
61,623 residents
- 87124
Rio Rancho (87124)
51,404 residents
- 87144
Rio Rancho (87144)
37,719 residents
- 87113 14,477
Albuquerque (87113)
14,477 residents
- 87004 10,136
Bernalillo (87004)
10,136 residents
- 87048 8,682
Corrales (87048)
8,682 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 87144 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 87144 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 87048
Corrales (87048)
$102,004 median income
- 87113
Albuquerque (87113)
$95,922 median income
- 87144
Rio Rancho (87144)
$94,550 median income
- 87124
Rio Rancho (87124)
$86,555 median income
- 87114
Albuquerque (87114)
$84,277 median income
- 87004
Bernalillo (87004)
$65,743 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 87144, both outside NM so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (37,719 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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