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 Moderate-density area
- $46,525
- Median income Below-median income area
- $165,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 23.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 32nd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 87801 (Socorro, NM) rose +29.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 187.6 in 2023 to 242.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New Mexico ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,147. The poverty rate is 30.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $165,400 (23% below the average New Mexico ZIP), and median rent is $715; owner occupancy is 63.5%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Socorro County, so 87801 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 87801
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Socorro, NM
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 87801.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
32 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
30 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
26 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Finance and insurance 12
Finance and insurance
12 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 87801?
32.6
Median Age
53.2%
Male
46.8%
Female
6.5%
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?
$46,525
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$23,147
Per Capita Income
30.7%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 87801 ranks among New Mexico ZIPs
Socorro, NM household income vs. every New Mexico ZIP code
Median household income among 265 reporting New Mexico ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$46,525 33rd percentile higher than 33% of 265 New Mexico ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,872housing units
3,872
Total Housing Units
2,777
Occupied Units
1,095
Vacant Units
3.12
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$165,400
Median Home Value
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 87801
Socorro (87801)
10,221 residents
- 87823 884
Lemitar (87823)
884 residents
- 87828 429
Polvadera (87828)
429 residents
- 87831 195
San Acacia (87831)
195 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 87801 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 87801, 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 (10,221 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 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.
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