PlainZIP

Magdalena, NM · standard

ZIP Code 87825

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

2,999
0/sq mi
$30,596
Median income
$104,000
Median home value
13.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Magdalena pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
11th pct
home value, US ZIPs
0
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 87825 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 87825 covers 7497.5 square miles in Magdalena, Socorro County, New Mexico (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,999 residents on file, a density of 0 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 87825 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $30,596 (48% below the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $75,251. Local economic indicators show a 25.7% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. Housing costs here run $104,000 for a typical home value (52% below the state average), with rent averaging $833 a month; 78.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 63.1, and the average commute is -. The state and national benchmarks above give 87825's numbers context; they should not be read in isolation.

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 →

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 87825, Magdalena, 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

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

How ZIP 87825 ranks nationally

Magdalena, NM household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$30,596 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 55.4%
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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Related Areas

Socorro County Magdalena, NM New Mexico

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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