87041 ZIP Code — Pena Blanca, NM

Sandoval County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87041 is located in Pena Blanca, New Mexico, within Sandoval County. It covers approximately 54.55 square miles and serves a population of 867 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 505.

About ZIP code 87041

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $164,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $60,703. SNAP benefit usage at 21% 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 service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 41 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 87041 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

867
population
54.55
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
87041 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 87041

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87041. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Pena Blanca Acceptable
Pena Blanca Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
87052 Santo Domingo Pueblo (5.2 mi) 87507 Santa Fe (13.6 mi) 87544 Los Alamos (16.1 mi) 87547 White Rock (16.5 mi) 87545 Los Alamos (19.2 mi) 87010 Cerrillos (19.8 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 867
Population density 16 / sq mi
State FIPS 35
County FIPS 043
Geography
Land area 54.55 sq mi
Water area 2.03 sq mi
Latitude 35.6070
Longitude -106.3452
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 57.8% 37.9% 48.8%
$50k – $100k 34.2% 34.1% 29.4%
$100k – $200k 8.0% 22.6% 17.6%
Over $200k 0.0% 5.4% 4.1%

Demographics & statistics

867
Population
16
People per sq mi
40.7
Median age
$60,703
Median household income
$27,262
Per capita income
$164,600
Median home value
$917
Median monthly rent
87.4%
Home ownership
12.9%
Poverty rate
5.4%
Unemployment
362
Housing units
13.6%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
17
Under 5
11
27
5–9
18
39
10–14
27
39
15–19
27
45
20–24
30
46
25–34
31
84
35–44
57
91
45–54
62
49
55–59
34
12
60–64
8
51
65–74
34
16
75–84
11
1
85+
0
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1819622.6%
18 and over67177.4%
65 and over11313.0%
Median age40.7 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 35.5%
Two or more races 30.5%
White 22.5%
Other race 7.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.6%
Black or African American 0.4%
GroupCount%
Hispanic or Latino47835.5%
Two or more races41030.5%
White30222.5%
Other race1027.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native483.6%
Black or African American50.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 57.8% 37.9% 48.8%
$50k – $100k 34.2% 34.1% 29.4%
$100k – $200k 8.0% 22.6% 17.6%
Over $200k 0.0% 5.4% 4.1%
Under $10k 12.6%
$10k–$15k 4.5%
$15k–$25k 14.3%
$25k–$35k 5.0%
$35k–$50k 4.2%
$50k–$75k 16.0%
$75k–$100k 16.5%
$100k–$150k 21.3%
$150k–$200k 4.2%
$200k+ 1.4%
Range% of households
Under $10k12.6%
$10k–$15k4.5%
$15k–$25k14.3%
$25k–$35k5.0%
$35k–$50k4.2%
$50k–$75k16.0%
$75k–$100k16.5%
$100k–$150k21.3%
$150k–$200k4.2%
$200k+1.4%
Median income$60,703

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.7%
$50k–$100k 12.8%
$100k–$150k 15.7%
$150k–$200k 17.3%
$200k–$300k 24.4%
$300k–$500k 3.8%
$500k–$1M 5.1%
$1M+ 6.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$164,600
Median rent / month$917
Owner occupied87.4%
Renter occupied12.6%
Vacant12.3%
Single-family detached36.9%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes60.4%
Median rooms4.8
Avg household size (owned)2.46

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20196.9%
2000–20091.2%
1990–199938.8%
1980–198916.0%
1970–197916.2%
1960–19697.4%
1950–19593.2%
1940–19490.0%
1939 or earlier10.3%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.0%
1 bedroom3.4%
2 bedrooms15.7%
3 bedrooms58.2%
4 bedrooms20.9%
5+ bedrooms0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.6%
1 vehicle17.9%
2 vehicles35.6%
3 or more45.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas51.0%
Electricity10.4%
Propane / LP gas16.5%
Fuel oil0.6%
Wood19.9%
Solar0.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family17248.2%
Cohabiting couple257.0%
Male householder, no spouse9827.5%
Female householder, no spouse6217.4%
Households with children under 1812033.6%
Households with seniors (65+)9626.9%
Average household size2.43

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married50.2%28.7%
Married42.8%54.0%
Separated2.8%1.3%
Widowed1.2%9.0%
Divorced3.0%7.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%
Some HS, no diploma 4.9%
HS graduate 48.2%
Some college, no degree 26.9%
Associate's degree 3.4%
Bachelor's degree 8.0%
Graduate / professional 5.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher92.2%
Bachelor's or higher13.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool31.3%
Kindergarten135.7%
Elementary school9240.5%
High school6327.8%
College / grad school5624.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.8%
Construction 14.6%
Public administration 13.9%
Retail trade 9.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 9.1%
Transportation & utilities 7.1%
Professional & management 6.6%
Finance & real estate 4.3%
Other services 4.1%
Wholesale trade 3.0%
Manufacturing 1.8%
Agriculture & mining 0.2%
Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts18.7%
Service29.0%
Sales & office20.8%
Natural resources & construction17.8%
Production & transportation13.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector52.5%
Government45.0%
Self-employed2.5%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone75.9%
Carpool9.7%
Public transit0.5%
Walk1.2%
Work from home12.7%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)41.2

Poverty

All people 12.9%
Under 18 years 10.2%
18 and over 13.7%
Married-couple families 1.7%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security37.8%
Retirement income12.6%
Supplemental Security12.3%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP21.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity33.5%
High blood pressure31.2%
High cholesterol30.4%
Diabetes14.3%
Heart disease6.6%
Stroke3.3%
Asthma10.4%
Arthritis22.9%
Kidney disease3.6%
Pulmonary disease5.8%
Cancer4.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking20.2%
Binge drinking14.2%
No physical activity26.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep33.5%
Depression18.2%
Fair or poor health19.8%
Poor mental health14.6%
Poor physical health12.6%
No health insurance17.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)64.0%
Visited dentist53.2%
Cholesterol screening86.8%
Teeth loss15.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans609.0%
Disability%
Any disability13.9%
Under 184.6%
18–64 years9.7%
65 and over50.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance46.5%
Public insurance49.8%
No insurance7.8%
Uninsured under 191.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only83996.8%
Spanish404.8%
Other Indo-European404.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)82895.5%
Born in same state79892.0%
Born in different state68078.4%
Foreign born303.5%
Naturalized citizen394.5%
Not a US citizen1435.9%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian586.7%
French91%
English30.3%
AncestryCount%
Polish30.3%
Arab30.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access41.2%
Internet access84.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87041

What city is ZIP code 87041 in?

ZIP code 87041 is primarily assigned to Pena Blanca, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87041 in?

ZIP code 87041 falls within Sandoval County, New Mexico.

Is ZIP code 87041 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 87041 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 87041?

14% 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 87041 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 87041 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 87041?

The median home value in ZIP code 87041 is $164,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 87041 in?

ZIP code 87041 observes the MST timezone.

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