87072 ZIP Code — Cochiti Pueblo, NM

Sandoval County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87072 is located in Cochiti Pueblo, New Mexico, within Sandoval County. It covers approximately 17.78 square miles and serves a population of 620 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 505.

About ZIP code 87072

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $214,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($56,250) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% 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 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 diabetes (15%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks. 34% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 87072 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

620

population

17.78

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87072 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87072

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City	Status
Cochiti Pueblo	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	620
Population density	35 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	043

Geography
Land area	17.78 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	35.6042
Longitude	-106.3839
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	48.9%	37.9%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	33.1%	34.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	22.6%	17.6%
Over $200k	4.5%	5.4%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

620

Population

People per sq mi

32.1

Median age

$56,250

Median household income

$27,095

Per capita income

$214,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

91.2%

Home ownership

11.1%

Poverty rate

8.7%

Unemployment

219

Housing units

12.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	150	24.2%
18 and over	470	75.8%
65 and over	100	16.1%
Median age	32.1 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 93.6%

Two or more races 4.2%

White 1.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	583	93.6%
Two or more races	26	4.2%
White	11	1.8%
Hispanic or Latino	3	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.9%	37.9%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	33.1%	34.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	22.6%	17.6%
Over $200k	4.5%	5.4%	4.1%

Under $10k 10.6%

$10k–$15k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 10.6%

$25k–$35k 8.2%

$35k–$50k 8.8%

$50k–$75k 14.1%

$75k–$100k 16.5%

$100k–$150k 12.4%

$150k–$200k 7.1%

$200k+ 7.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.6%
$10k–$15k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	10.6%
$25k–$35k	8.2%
$35k–$50k	8.8%
$50k–$75k	14.1%
$75k–$100k	16.5%
$100k–$150k	12.4%
$150k–$200k	7.1%
$200k+	7.6%
Median income	$56,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.5%

$50k–$100k 17.4%

$100k–$150k 7.7%

$150k–$200k 6.5%

$200k–$300k 21.9%

$300k–$500k 7.7%

$500k–$1M 5.8%

$1M+ 17.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$214,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	91.2%
Renter occupied	8.8%
Vacant	27.4%
Single-family detached	85.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.0%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	3.79

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	6.0%
1990–1999	29.9%
1980–1989	11.1%
1970–1979	35.9%
1960–1969	12.4%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	4.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	4.3%
2 bedrooms	15.8%
3 bedrooms	49.1%
4 bedrooms	22.6%
5+ bedrooms	6.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.3%
1 vehicle	24.7%
2 vehicles	39.4%
3 or more	30.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	71.2%
Electricity	11.8%
Propane / LP gas	4.1%
Wood	12.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	73	42.9%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	48	28.2%
Female householder, no spouse	49	28.8%
Households with children under 18	61	35.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	68	40.0%
Average household size	3.65

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	60.9%	57.0%
Married	32.6%	31.5%
Separated	0.8%	0.9%
Widowed	1.5%	6.8%
Divorced	4.2%	3.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.5%

HS graduate 44.7%

Some college, no degree 33.3%

Associate's degree 8.0%

Bachelor's degree 9.5%

Graduate / professional 3.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.5%
Bachelor's or higher	12.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	6.3%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	79	54.9%
High school	33	22.9%
College / grad school	23	16.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 36.4%

Public administration 15.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.3%

Manufacturing 8.1%

Professional & management 6.7%

Other services 6.0%

Construction 4.9%

Retail trade 3.2%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Transportation & utilities 1.4%

Agriculture & mining 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.4%
Service	31.4%
Sales & office	12.4%
Natural resources & construction	14.5%
Production & transportation	10.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	47.0%
Government	44.9%
Self-employed	8.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.5%
Carpool	9.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.5%
Work from home	13.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.3

Poverty

All people 11.1%

Under 18 years 5.3%

18 and over 13.0%

Married-couple families 13.7%

Female-led households 2.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.6%
Retirement income	15.3%
Supplemental Security	8.8%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.1%
High blood pressure	34.2%
High cholesterol	28.6%
Diabetes	15.4%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	13.6%
Arthritis	27.0%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.8%
Binge drinking	15.2%
No physical activity	22.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.6%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	19.6%
Poor mental health	18.2%
Poor physical health	14.0%
No health insurance	8.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.0%
Visited dentist	56.2%
Cholesterol screening	86.8%
Teeth loss	23.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	50	10.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.9%
65 and over	44.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	30.0%
Public insurance	46.5%
No insurance	33.7%
Uninsured under 19	26.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	575	92.7%
Spanish	63	11.0%
Other Indo-European	9	1.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	613	98.9%
Born in same state	613	98.9%
Born in different state	579	93.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	7	1.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	5	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	27.4%
Internet access	81.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87072

What city is ZIP code 87072 in?

ZIP code 87072 is primarily assigned to Cochiti Pueblo, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87072 in?

ZIP code 87072 falls within Sandoval County, New Mexico.

Is ZIP code 87072 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 87072 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 87072?

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 87072 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 87072 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 87072 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 87072 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 87072 in?

ZIP code 87072 observes the MST timezone.