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Socorro, NM · standard

ZIP Code 87801

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

10,221
28/sq mi
$46,525
Median income
$165,400
Median home value
23.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Socorro pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

10th pct
household income, US ZIPs
32th pct
home value, US ZIPs
28
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 87801 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 87801 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Socorro, Socorro County, New Mexico, home to 10,221 residents across 370.3 square miles, a density of 28 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 87801 reports a modest median household income of $46,525 (22% below the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $23,147. Local economic indicators show a 30.7% poverty rate alongside 1.9% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $165,400 (23% below the state average); renters pay a median of $715 monthly, and 63.5% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.6, and the average commute is -. To put 87801 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Socorro County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 87801

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Socorro, NM

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 87801.

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 87801, Socorro, 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

10,221

Population

370.3

Area (sq mi)

28

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 87801?

32.6

Median Age

53.2%

Male

46.8%

Female

6.5%

Foreign-Born

White 34.9%
African American 0.6%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 12.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 36.9%
Hispanic or Latino 48.7%

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?

$46,525

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$23,147

Per Capita Income

30.7%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 87801 ranks nationally

Socorro, NM household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$46,525 10th percentile higher than 10% 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 55.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.8%

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

What does housing look like?

3,872

Total Housing Units

2,777

Occupied Units

1,095

Vacant Units

3.12

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.5%
Renter 36.5%

$165,400

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

$715

Median Rent

1979

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

+29.1%

YoY Change (2024)

242

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+142%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 87801 have increased 29.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +142% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.2% 148
2021 +12.8% 166
2022 +32.3% 220
2023 -14.8% 188
2024 +29.1% 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 169 business establishments in ZIP 87801, employing approximately 2,300 people with a combined annual payroll of $82,414,000.

169

Businesses

2,300

Employees

$82.4M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 32 18.9%
Accommodation and food services 30 17.8%
Retail trade 26 15.4%
Other services (except public administration) 14 8.3%
Finance and insurance 12 7.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 12 7.1%
Construction 10 5.9%
Transportation and warehousing 7 4.1%
Information 5 3.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 3.0%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 2.4%
Manufacturing 4 2.4%
Wholesale trade 3 1.8%

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 87801 vs 87828 →

ZIP 87801 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 87801 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
87828 Polvadera, NM 429 6.6 mi
87823 Lemitar, NM 884 7.3 mi
87831 San Acacia, NM 195 10.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Socorro County

87825 standard
Magdalena, NM
Pop: 2,999
87062 standard
Veguita, NM
Pop: 1,869
87823 standard
Lemitar, NM
Pop: 884
87006 standard
Bosque, NM
Pop: 703
87832 standard
San Antonio, NM
Pop: 600
87828 standard
Polvadera, NM
Pop: 429

Related Areas

Socorro County Socorro, NM New Mexico

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 87801 in? ▼
ZIP code 87801 (Socorro) is located in Socorro County, New Mexico. Socorro County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/socorro-nm.
What is the population of ZIP code 87801? ▼
ZIP code 87801 in Socorro, NM has a population of 10,221 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87801? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 87801 is $46,525, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 87801? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 87801 is $165,400, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87801? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 87801 is Two or More Ethnicities at 36.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 48.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 87801? ▼
ZIP code 87801 has 169 business establishments employing approximately 2,300 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 87801? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 87801 are: Health care and social assistance (32), Accommodation and food services (30), Retail trade (26). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 87801? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 87801 increased by 29.1% 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 87801? ▼
In ZIP code 87801, 55.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.8% 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 87801? ▼
In ZIP code 87801, approximately 63.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87801? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87801 is 30.7% 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.