87001 ZIP Code — Algodones, NM

Sandoval County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87001 is located in Algodones, New Mexico, within Sandoval County. It covers approximately 99.58 square miles and serves a population of 3,393 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 505.

About ZIP code 87001

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $217,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

The gap between median ($38,421) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (32%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 30% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 87001 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,393

population

99.58

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87001 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87001

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87001. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Algodones	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,393
Population density	34 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	043

Geography
Land area	99.58 sq mi
Water area	0.40 sq mi
Latitude	35.3606
Longitude	-106.3742
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	505

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.5%	37.9%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	25.4%	34.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	14.9%	22.6%	17.6%
Over $200k	4.2%	5.4%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,393

Population

People per sq mi

40.5

Median age

$38,421

Median household income

$25,261

Per capita income

$217,900

Median home value

$818

Median monthly rent

65.1%

Home ownership

26.7%

Poverty rate

15.3%

Unemployment

785

Housing units

13.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

139

5–9

129

122

10–14

113

116

15–19

108

136

20–24

126

197

25–34

182

226

35–44

210

216

45–54

201

106

55–59

100

60–64

233

65–74

216

75–84

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	775	22.8%
18 and over	2,618	77.2%
65 and over	606	17.9%
Median age	40.5 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 59.2%

White 15.4%

Hispanic or Latino 12.3%

Two or more races 9.1%

Other race 3.2%

Asian 0.9%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2,291	59.2%
White	595	15.4%
Hispanic or Latino	474	12.3%
Two or more races	351	9.1%
Other race	123	3.2%
Asian	33	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.5%	37.9%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	25.4%	34.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	14.9%	22.6%	17.6%
Over $200k	4.2%	5.4%	4.1%

Under $10k 20.5%

$10k–$15k 4.6%

$15k–$25k 7.3%

$25k–$35k 14.9%

$35k–$50k 10.4%

$50k–$75k 10.2%

$75k–$100k 13.8%

$100k–$150k 8.9%

$150k–$200k 5.7%

$200k+ 3.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	20.5%
$10k–$15k	4.6%
$15k–$25k	7.3%
$25k–$35k	14.9%
$35k–$50k	10.4%
$50k–$75k	10.2%
$75k–$100k	13.8%
$100k–$150k	8.9%
$150k–$200k	5.7%
$200k+	3.7%
Median income	$38,421

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.8%

$50k–$100k 16.5%

$100k–$150k 6.7%

$150k–$200k 15.7%

$200k–$300k 16.9%

$300k–$500k 22.0%

$500k–$1M 10.6%

$1M+ 3.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$217,900
Median rent / month	$818
Owner occupied	65.1%
Renter occupied	34.9%
Vacant	10.3%
Single-family detached	73.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.1%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.87

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.3%
2000–2009	15.6%
1990–1999	12.7%
1980–1989	19.2%
1970–1979	16.9%
1960–1969	18.2%
1950–1959	2.2%
1940–1949	4.2%
1939 or earlier	5.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	3.9%
2 bedrooms	21.4%
3 bedrooms	42.3%
4 bedrooms	25.3%
5+ bedrooms	6.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.7%
1 vehicle	31.5%
2 vehicles	30.0%
3 or more	29.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	54.2%
Electricity	5.5%
Propane / LP gas	24.8%
Wood	11.1%
Solar	1.0%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	412	40.2%
Cohabiting couple	114	11.1%
Male householder, no spouse	177	17.3%
Female householder, no spouse	321	31.3%
Households with children under 18	338	33.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	457	44.6%
Average household size	3.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	48.9%	46.0%
Married	38.1%	31.9%
Separated	2.2%	0.9%
Widowed	2.7%	8.8%
Divorced	8.1%	12.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.7%

Some HS, no diploma 19.3%

HS graduate 35.2%

Some college, no degree 22.5%

Associate's degree 5.1%

Bachelor's degree 10.6%

Graduate / professional 2.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	76.0%
Bachelor's or higher	13.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	32	3.9%
Kindergarten	29	3.5%
Elementary school	451	55.1%
High school	169	20.7%
College / grad school	137	16.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 26.1%

Education & healthcare 16.3%

Public administration 13.4%

Retail trade 13.1%

Transportation & utilities 11.2%

Professional & management 7.7%

Construction 5.8%

Manufacturing 2.1%

Information 1.5%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Other services 0.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Finance & real estate 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.4%
Service	32.4%
Sales & office	16.5%
Natural resources & construction	9.3%
Production & transportation	17.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	56.1%
Government	24.2%
Self-employed	19.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.6%
Carpool	15.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	13.1%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.8

Poverty

All people 26.7%

Under 18 years 19.7%

18 and over 28.8%

Married-couple families 23.5%

Female-led households 33.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.7%
Retirement income	23.0%
Supplemental Security	13.7%
Cash public assistance	5.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.8%
High blood pressure	31.2%
High cholesterol	25.9%
Diabetes	13.8%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	13.7%
Arthritis	23.6%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	4.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	32.0%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	26.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.2%
Depression	23.4%
Fair or poor health	22.0%
Poor mental health	20.0%
Poor physical health	14.8%
No health insurance	13.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	63.8%
Visited dentist	48.8%
Cholesterol screening	82.8%
Teeth loss	25.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	110	4.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.3%
Under 18	2.2%
18–64 years	17.6%
65 and over	46.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	32.7%
Public insurance	65.1%
No insurance	14.1%
Uninsured under 19	5.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,225	95.0%
Spanish	969	30.0%
Other Indo-European	109	3.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,335	98.3%
Born in same state	3,335	98.3%
Born in different state	3,057	90.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	58	1.7%
Not a US citizen	35	60.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	106	3.1%
French	92	2.7%
English	16	0.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	12	0.4%
Polish	6	0.2%
Dutch	5	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.2%
Internet access	60.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87001

What city is ZIP code 87001 in?

ZIP code 87001 is primarily assigned to Algodones, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87001 in?

ZIP code 87001 falls within Sandoval County, New Mexico.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 87001?

Approximately 30% of households in ZIP code 87001 speak Spanish as a primary language.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87001?

27% of residents in ZIP code 87001 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 87001?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 87001 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 87001 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 87001 in?

ZIP code 87001 observes the MST timezone.