87124 ZIP Code
Rio Rancho, New mexico
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 87124 |
| City/Town: | Rio Rancho |
| County: | Sandoval |
| State: | New mexico |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 57,239 |
| Median Household Income: | $72,986 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,100 |
| Total Housing Units: | 22,483 |
| Median Home Value: | $236,100 |
| Land Area: | 77.9 sq miles
201.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.2699, -106.7956 |
Population Information (87124 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 57,239 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 28,548 | 49.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 28,691 | 50.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,749 | 4.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,681 | 6.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 4,021 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,926 | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,050 | 5.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,367 | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 7,376 | 12.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 6,645 | 11.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,317 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 4,167 | 7.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 6,636 | 11.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 3,062 | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,242 | 2.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (87124 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $236,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,262 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 22,483 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 21,520 | 95.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 963 | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 16,851 | 78.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,669 | 21.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (87124 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 39,812 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 880 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,553 | 3.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 10,198 | 25.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 10,458 | 26.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 4,077 | 10.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7,794 | 19.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,852 | 12.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 31.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (87124 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $72,986 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $90,822 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $85,349 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,100 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (87124 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 27,973 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 26,400 | 94.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,515 | 5.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 17,843 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 19,913 | 75.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 5,254 | 19.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,098 | 4.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 135 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (87124 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 38,920 | 68.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,994 | 3.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 2,277 | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,453 | 2.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 150 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 3,970 | 6.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 8,475 | 14.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 10,468 | 18.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 24,229 | 42.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 13,657 | 23.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 915 | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 251 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 9,406 | 16.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (87124 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 526 | 2.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 644 | 3.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,429 | 6.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,368 | 6.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,660 | 12.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 4,423 | 20.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 3,265 | 15.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 4,208 | 19.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,698 | 7.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,299 | 6.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (87124 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 19,288 | 73.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,295 | 8.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 47 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 435 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 694 | 2.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,249 | 12.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (87124 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 225 | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,850 | 7.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,463 | 5.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 497 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 3,521 | 13.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,471 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 233 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 2,226 | 8.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,190 | 12.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 6,800 | 25.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,084 | 7.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,336 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,504 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (87124 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.8% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (87124 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 53,700 | 93.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 37,559 | 65.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 25,062 | 43.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,232 | 5.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (87124 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 16,219 | 75.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 7,874 | 36.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 6,520 | 30.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 905 | 4.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 945 | 4.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,444 | 11.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (87124 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 17,791 | 79.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 867 | 3.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 30 | 0.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,217 | 5.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 553 | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 260 | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,004 | 4.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 761 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (87124 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 77 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,558 | 11.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 5,294 | 23.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 4,059 | 18.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 6,071 | 27.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,515 | 15.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 578 | 2.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 285 | 1.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 46 | 0.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 0 | 0.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (87124 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 405 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 947 | 4.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,065 | 18.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 12,329 | 54.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,612 | 16.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,125 | 5.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (87124 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 17,051 | 79.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 626 | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,395 | 15.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 19 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 212 | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 123 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 94 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (87124 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 780 | 3.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,679 | 31.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 7,992 | 37.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 6,069 | 28.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (87124 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 355 | 2.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 327 | 1.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,681 | 10.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 3,604 | 21.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 5,744 | 34.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 4,319 | 25.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 678 | 4.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 143 | 0.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (87124 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,424 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $464 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,262 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.68 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.47 | 2.38 |
Households (87124 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 21,520 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 11,184 | 52.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 4,047 | 18.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,924 | 13.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,965 | 27.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 7,000 | 32.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 7,790 | 36.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.63 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.14 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (87124 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,822 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,424 | 32.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 12,247 | 53.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 666 | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 2,326 | 10.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,007 | 26.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (87124 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 14,130 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 697 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 682 | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5,964 | 42.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3,289 | 23.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,498 | 24.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (87124 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 44,182 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 4,398 | 10.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 56,932 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 8,755 | 15.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 654 | 7.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 4,139 | 47.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 3,962 | 45.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (87124 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 48,954 | 85.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 7,573 | 13.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,895 | 38.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 4,541 | 60.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,563 | 20.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 137 | 1.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (87124 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 53,866 | 94.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,098 | 1.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,373 | 307.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,373 | 307.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,373 | 307.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 551 | 50.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 100 | 9.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 26 | 2.4% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,662 | 151.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 82 | 7.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (87124 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 54,490 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 45,624 | 83.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 8,866 | 16.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 6,832 | 12.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 326 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 874 | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 834 | 1.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (87124 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 21,520 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 20,677 | 96.1% | 89.4% |
Rio Rancho, NM87124