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Socorro County
Magdalena, NM
87825
87825 ZIP Code — Magdalena, NM
Socorro County, New Mexico
ZIP code 87825 is located in
Magdalena ,
New Mexico ,
within Socorro County .
It covers approximately 2,349.05 square miles and serves a population of
2,665 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 575 .
About ZIP code 87825
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $99,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($26,920) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 54% of residents, above the national average. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 53 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 22% of workers work from home.
College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (33%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 87825 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
2,665
Population density
1,333 / sq mi
State FIPS
35
County FIPS
053
Geography
Land area
2,349.05 sq mi
Water area
0.85 sq mi
Latitude
34.0282
Longitude
-107.2665
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
575
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
76.5%
60.4%
48.8%
$50k – $100k
13.6%
23.0%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
8.3%
14.8%
17.6%
Over $200k
1.5%
1.8%
4.1%
Demographics & statistics
$26,920
Median household income
10.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 633 23.8% 18 and over 2,032 76.2% 65 and over 580 21.8% Median age 44.0 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
57.5%
Group Count % American Indian / Alaska Native 1,652 57.5% White 804 28% Hispanic or Latino 209 7.3% Two or more races 209 7.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
76.5%
60.4%
48.8%
$50k – $100k
13.6%
23.0%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
8.3%
14.8%
17.6%
Over $200k
1.5%
1.8%
4.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 17.9% $10k–$15k 8.9% $15k–$25k 14.6% $25k–$35k 21.8% $35k–$50k 4.8% $50k–$75k 7.2% $75k–$100k 8.8% $100k–$150k 11.6% $150k–$200k 1.3% $200k+ 3.1% Median income $26,920
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $99,800 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 80.2% Renter occupied 19.8% Vacant 43.4% Single-family detached 67.0% Large apartment buildings 0.8% Mobile homes 28.2% Median rooms 4.2 Avg household size (owned) 3.61
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.2% 2010–2019 6.9% 2000–2009 7.4% 1990–1999 10.0% 1980–1989 23.8% 1970–1979 12.2% 1960–1969 8.6% 1950–1959 5.2% 1940–1949 2.8% 1939 or earlier 22.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.6% 1 bedroom 14.1% 2 bedrooms 53.2% 3 bedrooms 21.8% 4 bedrooms 8.2% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 37.9% 2 vehicles 41.9% 3 or more 20.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 1.5% Electricity 12.4% Propane / LP gas 19.5% Wood 61.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 336 44.9% Cohabiting couple 38 5.1% Male householder, no spouse 98 13.1% Female householder, no spouse 277 37.0% Households with children under 18 189 25.2% Households with seniors (65+) 383 51.1% Average household size 3.56
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 45.5% 39.8% Married 36.6% 43.8% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 9.5% 7.8% Divorced 8.4% 8.6%
Education
Less than 9th grade
11.1%
Some HS, no diploma
13.6%
Some college, no degree
23.0%
Graduate / professional
5.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 75.3% Bachelor's or higher 10.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 37 7.3% Kindergarten 39 7.7% Elementary school 243 47.7% High school 150 29.5% College / grad school 40 7.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
34.7%
Agriculture & mining
15.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.5%
Professional & management
9.2%
Public administration
8.5%
Transportation & utilities
6.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 33.2% Service 34.0% Sales & office 10.7% Natural resources & construction 12.2% Production & transportation 9.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 58.7% Government 32.9% Self-employed 8.4% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 57.3% Carpool 20.7% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.3% Work from home 21.7% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 53.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
40.8%
Female-led households
43.1%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 51.3% Retirement income 13.0% Supplemental Security 17.4% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 15.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.2% High blood pressure 37.4% High cholesterol 31.2% Diabetes 17.4% Heart disease 9.3% Stroke 5.8% Asthma 13.4% Arthritis 27.8% Kidney disease 4.6% Pulmonary disease 11.8% Cancer 6.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 32.8% Binge drinking 12.7% No physical activity 32.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.0% Depression 22.5% Fair or poor health 27.7% Poor mental health 19.4% Poor physical health 18.5% No health insurance 14.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 69.4% Visited dentist 49.0% Cholesterol screening 83.6% Teeth loss 22.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 129 6.3%
Disability % Any disability 20.8% Under 18 2.7% 18–64 years 14.3% 65 and over 57.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 36.8% Public insurance 67.1% No insurance 9.6% Uninsured under 19 5.1%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,510 94.2% Spanish 415 16.5% Other Indo-European 13 0.5% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 2,665 100.0% Born in same state 2,665 100.0% Born in different state 2,343 87.9% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 193 7.2% Arab 116 4.4%
Ancestry Count % Italian 15 0.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 28.1% Internet access 61.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87825
What city is ZIP code 87825 in?
ZIP code 87825 is primarily assigned to Magdalena, New Mexico.
What county is ZIP code 87825 in?
ZIP code 87825 falls within Socorro County, New Mexico.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87825?
54% of residents in ZIP code 87825 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 87825 have a large retiree population?
51% of households in ZIP code 87825 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 87825?
11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Is ZIP code 87825 mostly owner-occupied?
80% of occupied units in ZIP code 87825 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 87825 in?
ZIP code 87825 observes the MST timezone.
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