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Population and households in ZIP 87417
Household size in ZIP 87417
| Period | ZIP 87417 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.91 | 2.71 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.44 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.78 | 2.71 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 4.26 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +1.35 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
ZIP 87417 is a place of big households: 4.26 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.91, even as the national average fell. ZIP 87417 has the largest households of any New Mexico ZIP code with 5,000+ people.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 87417
| Period | ZIP 87417 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.8 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.6 | 38.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.8 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.6 | 40.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.7 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
ZIP 87417 is young: half of its residents are under 34.6, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 31.8, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 87417
| Period | ZIP 87417 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.4% | 14.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.2% | 14.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 17.9% | 13.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 22.5% | 14.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 87417: 22.5% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 1.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only seven of the 75 New Mexico ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 87417
Renters in ZIP 87417
| Period | ZIP 87417 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.4% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.1% | 31.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.8% | 32.3% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 26.3% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.0 pts | −0.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 87417 own their homes; 26.3% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 56.9% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the east. The renter share has risen 6.0 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 87417
| Period | ZIP 87417 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.6% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.5% | 15.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.4% | 11.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.4% of the housing in ZIP 87417, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 3.3 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 87417
| Period | ZIP 87417 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1981 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1982 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1991 | 1985 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 87417 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1991, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1985 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the center, while the southwest has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 87417
| Period | ZIP 87417 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $999 | $777 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,168 | $866 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $884 | $943 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $742 | $1,188 | $1,571 |
| Change | −$257 | +$411 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 87417 pays $742 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has fallen $257 a month since 2006–10, down 26%, even as the national median rose. Rent takes 30.0% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the south and lowest in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 87417
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 87417
| Period | ZIP 87417 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.3% | 25.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.5% | 25.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.4% | 26.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.6% | 30.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | −6.8 pts | +5.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 87417: 13.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has fallen 6.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the north.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 87417
| Period | ZIP 87417 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.6% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.7% | 83.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.2% | 85.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.2% | 87.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.6 pts | +5.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in ZIP 87417 have finished high school as nationally: 90.2%, against 89.3%. The rate is higher than in New Mexico overall (87.5%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 7.6 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 87417
| Period | ZIP 87417 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 7.3% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 6.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.4% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | +7.6 pts | −1.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 87417 runs well above the national rate: 12.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Of the 75 New Mexico ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only three have higher unemployment. Unemployment is up 7.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 87417 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 87417 | 4.26 | 34.6 | 22.5% | 26.3% | 15.4% | 1991 | $742 | 13.6% | 90.2% | 12.4% |
| ZIP 87416 | 3.23 | 39.0 | 19.6% | 18.1% | 18.6% | 1987 | $888 | 13.3% | 85.2% | 12.6% |
| ZIP 87401 | 2.77 | 37.9 | 14.1% | 34.5% | 10.9% | 1983 | $1,087 | 22.7% | 88.7% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 87421 | 2.99 | 37.4 | 22.0% | 31.3% | 25.6% | 1992 | $1,301 | 13.0% | 73.0% | 11.2% |
| ZIP 87402 | 2.96 | 39.1 | 13.1% | 26.9% | 5.3% | 1989 | $1,400 | 30.0% | 92.3% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 87415 | 3.03 | 42.1 | 9.8% | 19.2% | 21.2% | 1987 | $1,214 | 14.3% | 86.1% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 87410 | 2.88 | 42.4 | 12.5% | 23.1% | 15.0% | 1988 | $930 | 17.3% | 86.9% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 87413 | 3.01 | 36.4 | 15.9% | 25.5% | 13.7% | 1989 | $1,015 | 15.0% | 83.8% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 87420 | 3.32 | 35.7 | 23.9% | 40.6% | 17.2% | 1989 | $695 | 9.6% | 84.9% | 15.4% |
| ZIP 87412 | 2.38 | 54.6 | 7.1% | 6.7% | 20.8% | 1994 | $1,198 | 18.4% | 92.1% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 87419 | 2.18 | 58.8 | 4.7% | 1.9% | 19.7% | 1994 | $1,196 | 17.3% | 91.6% | 2.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 87417. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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