87801 ZIP Code, Socorro, NM
87801 is a ZIP code in Socorro, New Mexico in Socorro County. It covers 177 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 87832, 87823 and 87828. 9,291 people live here in 2,777 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and owners and renters are mixed (64% own). Median household income is $46,525, below the New Mexico median of $64,059; 21% of residents moved in during the past year.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Socorro, NM
- County: Socorro County
- Land area: 177 sq mi
- Population: 9,291
- Median household income: $46,525
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 9,291 |
| Households | 2,777 |
| Median household income | $46,525 |
| Income per person | $23,147 |
| Median age | 32.6 |
| Homeowners | 63.5% |
| Median home value | $165,400 |
| Median rent | $715 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 12.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 20.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 21.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 30.7% |
| Broadband internet | 67.2% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 34.8% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 8.5% |
| $10–15K | 16.2% |
| $15–25K | 10.2% |
| $25–35K | 7.0% |
| $35–50K | 10.0% |
| $50–75K | 13.6% |
| $75–100K | 17.3% |
| $100–150K | 9.7% |
| $150–200K | 5.0% |
| $200K+ | 2.4% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 7.0% |
| 10–19 | 20.5% |
| 20–24 | 13.5% |
| 25–34 | 10.3% |
| 35–44 | 9.6% |
| 45–54 | 10.8% |
| 55–64 | 8.1% |
| 65–74 | 10.7% |
| 75+ | 9.5% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 13.7% |
| Owned outright | 31.8% |
| Rented | 26.2% |
| Vacant | 28.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 51.2% |
| Townhome | 1.5% |
| 2–4 units | 6.2% |
| 5–19 units | 5.0% |
| 20+ units | 4.5% |
| Mobile / other | 31.6% |
Businesses in 87801
169 business establishments with 2,300 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 32
- Accommodation and Food Services: 30
- Retail Trade: 26
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 14
- Finance and Insurance: 12
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 12
- Construction: 10
- Transportation and Warehousing: 7
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 87832 — San Antonito CDP, NM (15.1 mi)
- 87823 — Lemitar CDP, NM (18.5 mi)
- 87828 — Polvadera CDP, NM (20.8 mi)
Areas that include 87801
- Socorro, NM ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Lemitar, NM ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- San Antonio, NM ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Luis Lopez, NM ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Escondida, NM ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Socorro County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- New Mexico ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 5: highest median household income in Socorro County
- No. 2 of 5: highest median home value in Socorro County
- No. 3 of 6: highest share of households with children in Socorro County
- No. 1 of 6: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Socorro County
- No. 3 of 6: lowest median age in Socorro County
- No. 4 of 6: highest median age in Socorro County
- No. 3 of 5: fastest population growth in Socorro County
Mail every home in 87801
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 87801, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 87801 in?
- 87801 is a Socorro, NM mailing address. By land area, 8% lies inside Socorro; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 87801 in?
- 87801 is in Socorro County.
- What is the population of 87801?
- About 9,291 people (±344), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 9,934.
- What is the median household income in 87801?
- $46,525 (±$14,437), 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 87801?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 87801 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 87801?
- The closest, measured center to center: 87832 (15.1 mi, San Antonito), 87823 (18.5 mi, Lemitar) and 87828 (20.8 mi, Polvadera).
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