Rio Rancho, NM ZIP Codes
3 ZIP codes serve Rio Rancho, New Mexico: 87121, 87124 and 87144. Together they are home to 185,846 residents in 66,566 households. That is more than the 108,515 people counted inside Rio Rancho city limits, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $60,796 in 87121 to $94,550 in 87144.
Rio Rancho city limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 108,515 |
| Households | 40,323 |
| Median household income | $89,596 |
| Median home value | $310,200 |
| Median age | 39.5 |
| Median rent | $1,514 |
All 3 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 185,846 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 66,566 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $60,796 (87121) to $94,550 (87144) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $78,839 |
| Homeowners | 80.2% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 37.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.6% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 55 routes, 44,780 homes (2 of 3 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Rio Rancho: 87144 ($94,550)
- Most residents: 87121 (75,510 people)
- Highest homeownership: 87144 (86.2% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 87121 (43.6% of households)
- Most new movers: 87124 (12.9% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 87121 (32.6 years)
- Highest median home value: 87144 ($321,900)
Every ZIP code in Rio Rancho
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87121 | Albuquerque | 75,510 | 25,639 | $60,796 | $208,200 | 76.9% | 43.6% | 9.4% | — | — | 4% of its land |
| 87124 | Rio Rancho | 58,499 | 22,563 | $86,555 | $298,000 | 79.1% | 31.4% | 12.9% | 31 | 25,587 | 34% of its land; mailing city |
| 87144 | Rio Rancho | 51,837 | 18,364 | $94,550 | $321,900 | 86.2% | 36.3% | 9.7% | 24 | 20,475 | 61% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Rio Rancho when at least 10% of its land lies inside Rio Rancho city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Rio Rancho. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Rio Rancho.
Counties
- Sandoval County — 20 ZIP codes
- Bernalillo County — 27 ZIP codes
Nearby cities sharing these ZIP codes
- Albuquerque — 18 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Rio Rancho, NM?
- 87121, 87124 and 87144. A ZIP code is listed for Rio Rancho when at least 10% of its land lies inside Rio Rancho city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Rio Rancho.
- What is the population of Rio Rancho, NM?
- The Census Bureau counts 108,515 residents inside Rio Rancho city limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 3 ZIP codes that serve Rio Rancho hold 185,846 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Rio Rancho, NM?
- $89,596 inside Rio Rancho city limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $60,796 to $94,550.
- Which Rio Rancho ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 87144, at $94,550, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Rio Rancho, NM?
- For the 2 of 3 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 55 carrier routes reaching 44,780 residential and 1,278 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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