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Population and households in ZIP 87501
Household size in ZIP 87501
| Period | ZIP 87501 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.93 | 2.71 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.85 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.94 | 2.71 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.73 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.20 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 87501 are small: just 1.73 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 1.93, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 87501 has the smallest 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 87501
| Period | ZIP 87501 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.2 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 53.2 | 38.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 56.6 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 58.9 | 40.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +8.6 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
ZIP 87501 skews older: half of its residents are older than 58.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 50.2 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other New Mexico ZIP code with 5,000+ people is older.
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 87501
| Period | ZIP 87501 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 14.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.1% | 14.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 13.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 14.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 87501: 7.0% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 1.5 points, as it has nationally. ZIP 87501 has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of New Mexico ZIP codes.
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 87501
Renters in ZIP 87501
| Period | ZIP 87501 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.7% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 36.7% | 31.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.1% | 32.3% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 33.0% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −0.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in ZIP 87501 is about as common as it is nationally: 33.0% of households rent, against 34.8%. Renters make up a bigger share here than in New Mexico as a whole (30.0%). About half of owners (50.0%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 3.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 87501
| Period | ZIP 87501 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.2% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.7% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 24.2% | 15.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.6% | 11.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 14.6% of the housing in ZIP 87501, 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 fallen 4.7 points, as it has nationally.
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 87501
| Period | ZIP 87501 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1969 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1981 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1972 | 1982 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1985 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 87501 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1971, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the southeast.
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 87501
| Period | ZIP 87501 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,179 | $777 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,051 | $866 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,401 | $943 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,812 | $1,188 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$633 | +$411 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 87501 runs $1,812 a month at the median, utilities included, above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $633 a month from 2006–10, a 54% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 37.3% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southwest; the highest are in the northeast.
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 87501
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 87501
| Period | ZIP 87501 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 55.7% | 25.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 57.4% | 25.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 58.1% | 26.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 63.6% | 30.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.9 pts | +5.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 87501 is highly educated: nearly two-thirds of adults 25 and older (63.6%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.9 points, in line with the national trend. Only three of the 75 New Mexico ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
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 87501
| Period | ZIP 87501 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.6% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.9% | 83.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.0% | 85.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.1% | 87.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +5.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 87501: 97.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 4.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only six of the 75 New Mexico ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 87501
| Period | ZIP 87501 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 7.3% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 6.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −1.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in ZIP 87501 than nationally: unemployment was 3.9%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 4.4 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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 87501 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 87501 | 1.73 | 58.9 | 7.0% | 33.0% | 14.6% | 1971 | $1,812 | 63.6% | 97.1% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 87505 | 1.91 | 52.5 | 5.1% | 40.3% | 11.3% | 1976 | $1,552 | 57.2% | 94.3% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 87507 | 2.63 | 40.9 | 14.6% | 32.2% | 6.5% | 1996 | $1,416 | 31.5% | 85.3% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 87508 | 2.40 | 53.6 | 6.3% | 8.9% | 6.0% | 1997 | $1,787 | 55.3% | 91.6% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 87535 | 2.20 | 46.9 | 4.8% | 28.1% | 12.8% | 1980 | $1,385 | 45.0% | 96.7% | 11.5% |
| ZIP 87573 | 3.11 | 32.4 | 3.5% | 10.9% | 57.0% | 1978 | $839 | 40.0% | 99.8% | 0.3% |
| ZIP 87552 | 2.56 | 41.7 | 5.1% | 14.1% | 32.2% | 1983 | $958 | 30.9% | 92.1% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 87083 | 2.31 | 49.3 | 9.2% | 7.5% | 16.2% | 1979 | $1,229 | 21.3% | 93.4% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 87041 | 3.31 | 40.0 | 13.1% | 12.7% | 10.8% | 1988 | $964 | 16.8% | 92.8% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 87072 | 2.31 | 49.3 | 9.2% | 7.5% | 16.2% | 1979 | $1,229 | 21.3% | 93.4% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 87052 | 5.62 | 30.5 | 33.5% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 1981 | $703 | 7.7% | 85.8% | 7.8% |
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 87501. 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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