87083 ZIP Code — Cochiti Lake, NM

Sandoval County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87083 is located in Cochiti Lake, New Mexico, within Sandoval County. It covers approximately 10.84 square miles and serves a population of 466 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 505.

About ZIP code 87083

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $182,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,813. 63% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 24% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 52% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 87083 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

466
population
10.84
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
87083 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 87083

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City Status
Cochiti Lake Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 466
Population density 43 / sq mi
State FIPS 35
County FIPS 043
Geography
Land area 10.84 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 35.6486
Longitude -106.3404
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 47.6% 37.9% 48.8%
$50k – $100k 35.7% 34.1% 29.4%
$100k – $200k 14.7% 22.6% 17.6%
Over $200k 2.0% 5.4% 4.1%

Demographics & statistics

466
Population
43
People per sq mi
63.5
Median age
$57,813
Median household income
$42,734
Per capita income
$182,000
Median home value
$1,417
Median monthly rent
88.5%
Home ownership
9.4%
Poverty rate
4.7%
Unemployment
292
Housing units
52.1%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
7
Under 5
11
5
5–9
8
7
10–14
12
4
15–19
7
6
20–24
9
8
25–34
14
8
35–44
12
12
45–54
20
20
55–59
33
17
60–64
28
60
65–74
97
19
75–84
31
4
85+
7
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 186113.1%
18 and over40586.9%
65 and over21846.8%
Median age63.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 53.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 16.2%
Two or more races 14.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Other race 4.4%
Black or African American 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
GroupCount%
White27653.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native8416.2%
Two or more races7714.8%
Hispanic or Latino5410.4%
Other race234.4%
Black or African American40.8%
Asian20.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 47.6% 37.9% 48.8%
$50k – $100k 35.7% 34.1% 29.4%
$100k – $200k 14.7% 22.6% 17.6%
Over $200k 2.0% 5.4% 4.1%
Under $10k 7.2%
$10k–$15k 1.8%
$15k–$25k 6.5%
$25k–$35k 10.1%
$35k–$50k 20.9%
$50k–$75k 16.5%
$75k–$100k 14.0%
$100k–$150k 13.7%
$150k–$200k 6.1%
$200k+ 3.2%
Range% of households
Under $10k7.2%
$10k–$15k1.8%
$15k–$25k6.5%
$25k–$35k10.1%
$35k–$50k20.9%
$50k–$75k16.5%
$75k–$100k14.0%
$100k–$150k13.7%
$150k–$200k6.1%
$200k+3.2%
Median income$57,813

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.6%
$50k–$100k 2.0%
$100k–$150k 15.4%
$150k–$200k 30.5%
$200k–$300k 24.4%
$300k–$500k 9.3%
$500k–$1M 2.4%
$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$182,000
Median rent / month$1,417
Owner occupied88.5%
Renter occupied11.5%
Vacant14.2%
Single-family detached74.7%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes8.3%
Median rooms5.1
Avg household size (owned)1.59

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20191.9%
2000–20096.5%
1990–199934.0%
1980–198923.8%
1970–197928.4%
1960–19694.3%
1950–19590.6%
1940–19490.0%
1939 or earlier0.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom0.6%
2 bedrooms44.1%
3 bedrooms52.8%
4 bedrooms2.5%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.7%
1 vehicle51.1%
2 vehicles36.7%
3 or more11.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas91.0%
Electricity7.9%
Wood0.7%
Solar0.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family8028.8%
Cohabiting couple269.4%
Male householder, no spouse3914.0%
Female householder, no spouse13347.8%
Households with children under 18227.9%
Households with seniors (65+)17763.7%
Average household size1.68

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married27.3%30.6%
Married49.1%32.5%
Separated1.2%0.0%
Widowed2.5%10.6%
Divorced19.9%26.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 1.5%
HS graduate 10.8%
Some college, no degree 28.7%
Associate's degree 6.9%
Bachelor's degree 23.6%
Graduate / professional 28.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher98.5%
Bachelor's or higher52.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten35.3%
Elementary school2950.9%
High school1119.3%
College / grad school1424.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.4%
Public administration 18.9%
Professional & management 11.6%
Retail trade 9.8%
Finance & real estate 9.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 7.3%
Manufacturing 6.1%
Other services 5.5%
Construction 3.0%
Information 3.0%
Transportation & utilities 1.2%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts55.5%
Service12.2%
Sales & office22.6%
Natural resources & construction3.7%
Production & transportation6.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector54.3%
Government35.4%
Self-employed10.4%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone63.4%
Carpool9.8%
Public transit2.4%
Walk0.0%
Work from home24.4%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)30.2

Poverty

All people 9.4%
Under 18 years 24.6%
18 and over 7.2%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 28.6%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security62.6%
Retirement income48.9%
Supplemental Security2.9%
Cash public assistance0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP6.5%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity30.2%
High blood pressure39.3%
High cholesterol37.0%
Diabetes14.5%
Heart disease9.4%
Stroke4.7%
Asthma11.3%
Arthritis33.6%
Kidney disease4.3%
Pulmonary disease9.6%
Cancer8.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking20.8%
Binge drinking12.3%
No physical activity22.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.6%
Depression20.3%
Fair or poor health17.8%
Poor mental health13.9%
Poor physical health13.7%
No health insurance9.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)70.0%
Visited dentist60.0%
Cholesterol screening91.5%
Teeth loss15.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans4912.1%
Disability%
Any disability21.0%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years5.9%
65 and over39.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance57.7%
Public insurance58.8%
No insurance8.4%
Uninsured under 1934.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only44896.1%
Spanish81.8%
Other Indo-European20.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)45096.6%
Born in same state44395.1%
Born in different state15733.7%
Foreign born71.5%
Naturalized citizen163.4%
Not a US citizen1275.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French7215.5%
Italian6012.9%
Arab173.6%
Polish163.4%
AncestryCount%
English81.7%
German40.9%
Irish20.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access59.7%
Internet access96.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87083

What city is ZIP code 87083 in?

ZIP code 87083 is primarily assigned to Cochiti Lake, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87083 in?

ZIP code 87083 falls within Sandoval County, New Mexico.

Does ZIP code 87083 have an older population?

47% of residents in ZIP code 87083 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 87083 have a large retiree population?

63% of households in ZIP code 87083 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 87083 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 87083 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 87083?

52% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What timezone is ZIP code 87083 in?

ZIP code 87083 observes the MST timezone.

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