New Mexico ZIP Codes
New Mexico ZIP code list — 259 ZIP codes across 33 counties and 222 cities. Search by city or filter by county.
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About New Mexico ZIP codes
New Mexico is served by 259 ZIP codes that stretch across 33 counties and 222 cities, ranging from 87002 in the Rio Grande Valley to 88439 in the southeastern plains. All ZIP codes in the state begin with either 87 or 88, using 13 distinct three-digit prefixes to organize mail delivery across more than 121,000 square miles of desert, mountains, and high plains. Bernalillo County, home to Albuquerque, accounts for the highest concentration of ZIP codes with 26, reflecting the state's largest urban center. Whether you're looking up a ZIP code for historic Santa Fe or the farming communities of the Mesilla Valley, New Mexico's postal geography mirrors the rich diversity of the Land of Enchantment.
New Mexico ZIP codes begin with the prefixes 870 through 884, all falling within the USPS sectional center facilities that serve the state. The 870–875 prefixes generally cover the central and northern regions of the state, including Albuquerque and Santa Fe, while the 877–879 prefixes serve the western and northwestern areas. The 880–884 prefixes are assigned to southern New Mexico, covering cities such as Las Cruces, Alamogordo, and Roswell.
Bernalillo County has the most ZIP codes in New Mexico with 26, which reflects its status as the state's most populous county and home to Albuquerque, the largest city in New Mexico.
Quick facts
- New Mexico is one of only a few states where all ZIP codes begin with a single leading digit — in this case, the number 8 — placing it in the same USPS numbering zone as Texas, Oklahoma, and Colorado.
- The ZIP code 87501, belonging to Santa Fe, covers one of the oldest continuously occupied capital cities in the United States, with a postal history dating back to Spanish colonial mail routes in the 1600s.
- New Mexico's ZIP code range spans from 87002 in the central part of the state to 88439 in the southeastern corner, covering over 121,000 square miles of diverse terrain from high desert mesas to forested mountain peaks.
Frequently asked questions
What ZIP codes are in Albuquerque, New Mexico?
Albuquerque uses a wide range of ZIP codes primarily in the 871xx prefix range. Common Albuquerque ZIP codes include 87101 through 87125 for central and downtown areas, as well as 87102, 87104, 87106, 87108, 87109, 87110, 87111, 87112, 87113, 87114, 87116, 87120, 87121, and 87122 for various neighborhoods across the city. Some surrounding communities within the metro area also carry Albuquerque-associated ZIP codes.
How many ZIP codes does New Mexico have?
New Mexico has a total of 259 ZIP codes, spanning 33 counties and 222 cities across the state. These ZIP codes range from 87002 to 88439 and provide postal coverage for the entire state.
What do New Mexico ZIP codes start with?
All New Mexico ZIP codes start with the digits 87 or 88. Specifically, the state uses 13 three-digit prefixes: 870, 871, 873, 874, 875, 877, 878, 879, 880, 881, 882, 883, and 884. The 87x prefixes generally serve central and northern New Mexico, while the 88x prefixes cover the southern portion of the state.
Which county in New Mexico has the most ZIP codes?
Bernalillo County leads New Mexico with 26 ZIP codes, largely due to the Albuquerque metropolitan area it encompasses. Dona Ana County comes in second with 17 ZIP codes, serving Las Cruces and surrounding communities, followed by Rio Arriba County with 16 ZIP codes spread across its rural communities in northern New Mexico.
Looking for a downloadable New Mexico ZIP code list? Our Gold Edition database includes all 259 NM ZIP codes with city, county, latitude, longitude, timezone, and FIPS codes — available in Excel, CSV, and Access formats.
Last updated April 2026
Demographics & statistics
2,016,939
Population
39.0
Median age
$60,762
Median household income
$33,206
Per capita income
$159,723
Median home value
$525
Median monthly rent
77.0%
Home ownership
19.4%
Poverty rate
6.4%
Unemployment
648,698
Housing units
23.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
57,863
Under 5
53,619
64,170
5–9
59,464
70,762
10–14
65,572
71,272
15–19
66,044
72,516
20–24
67,196
137,354
25–34
127,279
131,304
35–44
121,673
116,966
45–54
108,387
64,898
55–59
60,138
69,156
60–64
64,083
114,345
65–74
105,957
54,870
75–84
50,845
21,387
85+
19,819
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 452,108 | 18.4% |
| 18 and over | 1,564,831 | 81.6% |
| 65 and over | 367,223 | 27.4% |
| Median age | 39.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
48.3%
Hispanic or Latino
20.2%
Two or more races
13.4%
Other race
9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
5.8%
Black or African American
1.8%
Asian
1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,221,397 | 48.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 512,121 | 20.2% |
| Two or more races | 339,401 | 13.4% |
| Other race | 228,872 | 9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 146,673 | 5.8% |
| Black or African American | 44,508 | 1.8% |
| Asian | 34,277 | 1.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1,811 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
6.4%
$10k–$15k
7.1%
$15k–$25k
11.7%
$25k–$35k
10.2%
$35k–$50k
12.9%
$50k–$75k
17.9%
$75k–$100k
10.6%
$100k–$150k
13.2%
$150k–$200k
5.1%
$200k+
4.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 7.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 11.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.1% |
| $200k+ | 4.4% |
| Median income | $60,762 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
15.4%
$50k–$100k
14.3%
$100k–$150k
14.6%
$150k–$200k
12.2%
$200k–$300k
17.8%
$300k–$500k
14.3%
$500k–$1M
6.8%
$1M+
2.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $159,723 |
| Median rent / month | $525 |
| Owner occupied | 77.0% |
| Renter occupied | 22.7% |
| Vacant | 25.6% |
| Single-family detached | 65.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.2% |
| Mobile homes | 26.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.52 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 10.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 47.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.4% |
| 3 or more | 32.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 33.0% |
| Electricity | 20.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 20.2% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| Wood | 21.1% |
| Solar | 0.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 330,344 | 46.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 66,072 | 6.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 160,606 | 21.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 226,761 | 25.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 223,268 | 23.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 263,338 | 43.5% |
| Average household size | 2.53 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.3% | 25.8% |
| Married | 48.4% | 47.9% |
| Separated | 2.0% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 11.3% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 12.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.4%
Some HS, no diploma
7.9%
HS graduate
30.8%
Some college, no degree
25.1%
Associate's degree
7.6%
Bachelor's degree
13.3%
Graduate / professional
10.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 86.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 25,008 | 4.6% |
| Kindergarten | 23,387 | 4.2% |
| Elementary school | 206,775 | 39.8% |
| High school | 105,693 | 19.8% |
| College / grad school | 134,500 | 18.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.5%
Agriculture & mining
11.5%
Professional & management
9.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.8%
Retail trade
8.7%
Public administration
8.0%
Construction
8.0%
Transportation & utilities
6.5%
Other services
5.1%
Manufacturing
3.4%
Finance & real estate
3.1%
Wholesale trade
1.3%
Information
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.2% |
| Service | 18.3% |
| Sales & office | 18.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 14.1% |
| Production & transportation | 11.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 60.5% |
| Government | 24.3% |
| Self-employed | 13.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.6% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 69.6% |
| Carpool | 9.9% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 4.1% |
| Other means | 1.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.3 |
Poverty
All people
19.4%
Under 18 years
22.1%
18 and over
17.7%
Married-couple families
8.3%
Female-led households
22.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 45.4% |
| Retirement income | 29.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 17.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 32.7% |
| High cholesterol | 31.2% |
| Heart disease | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 25.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.9% |
| Cancer | 6.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 12.4% |
| No physical activity | 23.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.1% |
| Poor mental health | 13.5% |
| Poor physical health | 11.9% |
| No health insurance | 13.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 65.9% |
| Visited dentist | 57.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.4% |
| Teeth loss | 14.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 131,999 | 10.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 22.6% |
| Under 18 | 5.5% |
| 18–64 years | 17.5% |
| 65 and over | 41.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 52.7% |
| Public insurance | 57.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,905,457 | 95.8% |
| Spanish | 166,207 | 7.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 137,161 | 5.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 3,744 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 7,613 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,825,219 | 93.8% |
| Born in same state | 1,800,372 | 92.7% |
| Born in different state | 1,070,296 | 55.6% |
| Foreign born | 24,847 | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 191,720 | 6.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 85,452 | 33.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 153,161 | 7.6% |
| Italian | 130,456 | 6.5% |
| Arab | 83,503 | 4.1% |
| English | 14,835 | 0.7% |
| Polish | 14,749 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 6,587 | 0.3% |
| German | 5,087 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 3,597 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 1,593 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.2% |
| Internet access | 83.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.