ZIP Code 87828

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Polvadera · Socorro County · New Mexico

Population
429

84/sq mi

Median home value
$116,400

▼ 58% vs US

higher than 15% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
11.5%

Median age 6.5

Land area
5.1 sq mi

Denver

ZIP code 87828 in Polvadera, New Mexico has a population of 429. Median home value is $116,400, 58% below the US average. 11.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 87828 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 5.1 square miles in Polvadera, Socorro County, New Mexico. The area is home to 429 residents, producing a population density of 84 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 87828 against New Mexico and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 87828 sits at , while per-capita income is $29,703. The poverty rate stands at 85.8% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $116,400 (46% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 84.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 87828 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 6.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Socorro County, so you can benchmark 87828 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 87828, Polvadera, 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

429

Population

5.1

Area (sq mi)

84

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 87828?

6.5

Median Age

37.6%

Male

62.4%

Female

5.4%

Foreign-Born

White 44.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 50.8%
Hispanic or Latino 75.9%

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?

$29,703

Per Capita Income

85.8%

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 81.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.5%

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

What does housing look like?

277

Total Housing Units

219

Occupied Units

58

Vacant Units

4.88

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.0%
Renter 16.0%

$116,400

Median Home Value

-46% vs state

1982

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 87828 vs 87823 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
87823 Lemitar, NM 884 2.0 mi
87831 San Acacia, NM 195 4.2 mi
87801 Socorro, NM 10,221 6.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Socorro County

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 87828 in?
ZIP code 87828 (Polvadera) 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 87828?
ZIP code 87828 in Polvadera, NM has a population of 429 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 87828?
The median home value in ZIP 87828 is $116,400, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87828?
The largest racial group in ZIP 87828 is Two or More Ethnicities at 50.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 75.9% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 87828?
In ZIP code 87828, 81.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.5% 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 87828?
In ZIP code 87828, approximately 84.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87828?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87828 is 85.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Polvadera, 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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