87043 ZIP Code, Placitas, NM
87043 is a ZIP code in Placitas, New Mexico in Sandoval County. It covers 108 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 87122, 87047 and 87008. 4,223 people live here in 2,160 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (94%). Median household income is $109,750, well above the New Mexico median of $64,059; the median age is 64.8, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Placitas, NM
- County: Sandoval County
- Land area: 108 sq mi
- Population: 4,223
- Median household income: $109,750
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 4,223 |
| Households | 2,160 |
| Median household income | $109,750 |
| Income per person | $71,431 |
| Median age | 64.8 |
| Homeowners | 93.9% |
| Median home value | $562,100 |
| Median rent | $2,717 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 65.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 31.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 5.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 4.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.2% |
| Broadband internet | 93.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 10.8% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.6% |
| $10–15K | 1.0% |
| $15–25K | 1.7% |
| $25–35K | 4.3% |
| $35–50K | 11.3% |
| $50–75K | 11.5% |
| $75–100K | 11.9% |
| $100–150K | 16.3% |
| $150–200K | 17.2% |
| $200K+ | 22.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 4.5% |
| 10–19 | 1.0% |
| 20–24 | 0.7% |
| 25–34 | 2.2% |
| 35–44 | 11.8% |
| 45–54 | 10.0% |
| 55–64 | 20.3% |
| 65–74 | 30.5% |
| 75+ | 19.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 49.9% |
| Owned outright | 35.3% |
| Rented | 5.5% |
| Vacant | 9.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 96.6% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.6% |
| Mobile / other | 2.8% |
Businesses in 87043
92 business establishments with 389 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 22
- Construction: 14
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 9
- Wholesale Trade: 7
- Retail Trade: 6
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 6
- Manufacturing: 4
- Educational Services: 4
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 87122 — Sandia Heights CDP, NM (7.2 mi)
- 87047 — Edgewood town, NM (8.3 mi)
- 87008 — Cedar Crest CDP, NM (9.1 mi)
- 87001 — San Felipe Pueblo CDP, NM (9.7 mi)
- 87113 — Albuquerque city, NM (9.9 mi)
- 87111 — Albuquerque city, NM (10.6 mi)
- 87004 — Santa Ana Pueblo CDP, NM (11.2 mi)
- 87048 — Corrales village, NM (11.4 mi)
Areas that include 87043
- Placitas, NM ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Santa Ana Pueblo, NM ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Sandoval County ZIP codes — 20 ZIP codes
- New Mexico ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 12: highest median household income in Sandoval County
- No. 2 of 12: highest median home value in Sandoval County
- No. 1 of 12: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Sandoval County
- No. 1 of 12: highest median age in Sandoval County
Mail every home in 87043
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 87043, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 87043 in?
- 87043 is a Placitas, NM mailing address. By land area, 27% lies inside Placitas and 1% lies inside Santa Ana Pueblo; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 87043 in?
- 87043 is in Sandoval County.
- What is the population of 87043?
- About 4,223 people (±491), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 5,090.
- What is the median household income in 87043?
- $109,750 (±$27,393), compared with $64,059 for New Mexico as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 87043?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 87043 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 87043?
- The closest, measured center to center: 87122 (7.2 mi, Sandia Heights), 87047 (8.3 mi, Edgewood), 87008 (9.1 mi, Cedar Crest), 87001 (9.7 mi, San Felipe Pueblo), 87113 (9.9 mi, Albuquerque) and 87111 (10.6 mi, Albuquerque).
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