87042 ZIP Code — Peralta, NM

Valencia County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87042 is located in Peralta, New Mexico, within Valencia County. It covers approximately 4.50 square miles and serves a population of 3,447 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 505.

About ZIP code 87042

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $242,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($57,219) 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. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 87042 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,447

population

4.50

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87042 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87042

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87042. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Peralta	Acceptable
Peralta	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

87115 Albuquerque (5.8 mi) 87116 Albuquerque (10.4 mi) 87105 Albuquerque (10.8 mi) 87031 Los Lunas (12.1 mi) 87068 Bosque Farms (13.4 mi) 87117 Kirtland Afb (13.7 mi) 87106 Albuquerque (14.4 mi) 87108 Albuquerque (14.6 mi) 87123 Albuquerque (15.1 mi) 87102 Albuquerque (15.9 mi) 87151 Albuquerque (16.4 mi) 87158 Albuquerque (16.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,447
Population density	766 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	4.50 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	34.8585
Longitude	-106.5621
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	41.8%	48.8%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	34.3%	32.7%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	13.3%	15.8%	17.6%
Over $200k	10.6%	2.7%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,447

Population

766

People per sq mi

38.9

Median age

$57,219

Median household income

$52,145

Per capita income

$242,800

Median home value

$867

Median monthly rent

79.1%

Home ownership

14.2%

Poverty rate

11.2%

Unemployment

1,210

Housing units

26.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

187

5–9

170

10–14

171

15–19

155

20–24

157

25–34

142

235

35–44

212

250

45–54

226

55–59

205

60–64

186

120

65–74

109

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	885	25.7%
18 and over	2,562	74.3%
65 and over	525	15.2%
Median age	38.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 51.8%

Hispanic or Latino 22.1%

Other race 12.1%

Two or more races 11.9%

Asian 1.3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	2,295	51.8%
Hispanic or Latino	980	22.1%
Other race	536	12.1%
Two or more races	528	11.9%
Asian	58	1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	30	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.8%	48.8%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	34.3%	32.7%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	13.3%	15.8%	17.6%
Over $200k	10.6%	2.7%	4.1%

Under $10k 6.4%

$10k–$15k 5.4%

$15k–$25k 12.3%

$25k–$35k 7.3%

$35k–$50k 15.6%

$50k–$75k 15.4%

$75k–$100k 10.9%

$100k–$150k 8.1%

$150k–$200k 11.8%

$200k+ 6.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.4%
$10k–$15k	5.4%
$15k–$25k	12.3%
$25k–$35k	7.3%
$35k–$50k	15.6%
$50k–$75k	15.4%
$75k–$100k	10.9%
$100k–$150k	8.1%
$150k–$200k	11.8%
$200k+	6.9%
Median income	$57,219

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.1%

$50k–$100k 9.8%

$100k–$150k 13.8%

$150k–$200k 7.7%

$200k–$300k 30.3%

$300k–$500k 22.8%

$500k–$1M 13.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$242,800
Median rent / month	$867
Owner occupied	79.1%
Renter occupied	20.9%
Vacant	6.8%
Single-family detached	54.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	43.3%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.0%
2000–2009	14.4%
1990–1999	13.1%
1980–1989	20.4%
1970–1979	24.6%
1960–1969	10.8%
1950–1959	10.1%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	5.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.8%
2 bedrooms	33.8%
3 bedrooms	37.3%
4 bedrooms	24.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.3%
1 vehicle	38.7%
2 vehicles	32.2%
3 or more	28.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	56.2%
Electricity	10.6%
Propane / LP gas	23.6%
Wood	3.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	639	45.6%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	314	22.4%
Female householder, no spouse	448	32.0%
Households with children under 18	386	27.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	518	37.0%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.0%	17.7%
Married	47.9%	51.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	11.0%	15.6%
Divorced	5.1%	15.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.6%

Some HS, no diploma 12.8%

HS graduate 23.9%

Some college, no degree 19.3%

Associate's degree 11.9%

Bachelor's degree 14.6%

Graduate / professional 11.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.5%
Bachelor's or higher	26.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	53	6.1%
Kindergarten	52	5.9%
Elementary school	439	50.2%
High school	218	24.9%
College / grad school	113	12.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 28.8%

Education & healthcare 24.0%

Public administration 10.3%

Transportation & utilities 8.6%

Manufacturing 6.2%

Agriculture & mining 5.5%

Construction 5.2%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Other services 2.9%

Information 1.8%

Retail trade 1.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.0%
Service	14.5%
Sales & office	18.4%
Natural resources & construction	12.5%
Production & transportation	14.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.8%
Government	22.3%
Self-employed	3.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.7%
Carpool	6.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.5%
Other means	5.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.5

Poverty

All people 14.2%

Under 18 years 13.6%

18 and over 14.4%

Married-couple families 1.3%

Female-led households 46.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.8%
Retirement income	27.8%
Supplemental Security	12.7%
Cash public assistance	4.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.5%
High blood pressure	30.6%
High cholesterol	30.5%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	24.3%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	5.4%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.0%
Binge drinking	13.9%
No physical activity	21.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	17.9%
Fair or poor health	14.7%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	13.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.0%
Visited dentist	64.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	12.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	337	13.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.5%
Under 18	3.6%
18–64 years	19.4%
65 and over	46.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.9%
Public insurance	50.6%
No insurance	5.5%
Uninsured under 19	4.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,283	95.2%
Spanish	110	3.4%
Other Indo-European	94	2.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,314	96.1%
Born in same state	3,280	95.2%
Born in different state	2,542	73.7%
Foreign born	34	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	133	3.9%
Not a US citizen	46	34.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	271	7.9%
Arab	253	7.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	119	3.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.6%
Internet access	83.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87042

What city is ZIP code 87042 in?

ZIP code 87042 is primarily assigned to Peralta, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87042 in?

ZIP code 87042 falls within Valencia County, New Mexico.

Does ZIP code 87042 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 87042 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 87042 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 87042 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 87042?

ZIP code 87042 has an estimated population of 3,447 residents, with a density of 766 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 87042?

The median household income in ZIP code 87042 is $57,219, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 87042 in?

ZIP code 87042 observes the MST timezone.