ZIP Code 87825

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Magdalena · Socorro County · New Mexico

Population
2,999

0/sq mi

Median income
$30,596

▼ 60% vs US

higher than 2% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$104,000

▼ 63% vs US

higher than 11% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
13.3%

Median age 63.1

Land area
7497.5 sq mi

Denver

ZIP code 87825 in Magdalena, New Mexico has a population of 2,999. The median household income is $30,596, which is 60% below the national average. Median home value is $104,000, 63% below the US average. 13.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 87825 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 7497.5 square miles in Magdalena, Socorro County, New Mexico. The area is home to 2,999 residents, producing a population density of 0 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 87825 against New Mexico and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 87825 sits at $30,596 (48% below the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $75,251. The poverty rate stands at 25.7% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $104,000 (52% below the state average) with median rent at $833 per month, and 78.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 87825 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 63.1, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 87825 sits relative to New Mexico and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 →

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 87825, Magdalena, 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

2,999

Population

7497.5

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 87825?

63.1

Median Age

38.7%

Male

61.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 50.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 24.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 25.9%
Hispanic or Latino 28.8%

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?

$30,596

Median Household Income

-48% vs state

$75,251

Per Capita Income

25.7%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,485

Total Housing Units

844

Occupied Units

641

Vacant Units

1.76

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.7%
Renter 21.3%

$104,000

Median Home Value

-52% vs state

$833

Median Rent

1980

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 87825, employing approximately 284 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,959,000.

14

Businesses

284

Employees

$14.0M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 4 28.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 21.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 87825 in?
ZIP code 87825 (Magdalena) 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 87825?
ZIP code 87825 in Magdalena, NM has a population of 2,999 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87825?
The median household income in ZIP 87825 is $30,596, which is 60% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 87825?
The median home value in ZIP 87825 is $104,000, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87825?
The largest racial group in ZIP 87825 is White at 50.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 28.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 87825?
ZIP code 87825 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 284 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 87825?
In ZIP code 87825, 55.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.3% 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 87825?
In ZIP code 87825, approximately 78.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87825?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87825 is 25.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Magdalena, NM

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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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