87043 ZIP Code — Placitas, NM

Sandoval County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87043 is located in Placitas, New Mexico, within Sandoval County. It covers approximately 107.66 square miles and serves a population of 4,066 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 505.

About ZIP code 87043

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $470,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($105,216) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 54% 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 32 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 21% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 60% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 87043 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.

4,066

population

107.66

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87043 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87043

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87043. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Placitas	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

87122 Albuquerque (8.7 mi) 87047 Sandia Park (9.8 mi) 87048 Corrales (10.8 mi) 87113 Albuquerque (11.3 mi) 87111 Albuquerque (11.5 mi) 87008 Cedar Crest (11.5 mi) 87109 Albuquerque (12 mi) 87004 Bernalillo (12.6 mi) 87112 Albuquerque (13.8 mi) 87110 Albuquerque (14.6 mi) 87107 Albuquerque (15.3 mi) 87123 Albuquerque (15.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,066
Population density	38 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	043

Geography
Land area	107.66 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	35.2902
Longitude	-106.4433
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	25.2%	37.9%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	26.4%	34.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	37.2%	22.6%	17.6%
Over $200k	11.2%	5.4%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

4,066

Population

People per sq mi

62.8

Median age

$105,216

Median household income

$65,890

Per capita income

$470,300

Median home value

$1,604

Median monthly rent

93.4%

Home ownership

3.0%

Poverty rate

3.0%

Unemployment

2,100

Housing units

60.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

220

35–44

199

274

45–54

248

170

55–59

153

377

60–64

339

656

65–74

592

204

75–84

183

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	217	5.3%
18 and over	3,849	94.7%
65 and over	1,693	41.6%
Median age	62.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.5%

Hispanic or Latino 6.6%

Other race 4.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3.6%

Two or more races 3.1%

Asian 1.4%

Group	Count	%
White	3,504	80.5%
Hispanic or Latino	286	6.6%
Other race	209	4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	158	3.6%
Two or more races	134	3.1%
Asian	61	1.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	25.2%	37.9%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	26.4%	34.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	37.2%	22.6%	17.6%
Over $200k	11.2%	5.4%	4.1%

Under $10k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 3.5%

$25k–$35k 2.5%

$35k–$50k 10.8%

$50k–$75k 15.8%

$75k–$100k 12.4%

$100k–$150k 21.6%

$150k–$200k 15.3%

$200k+ 15.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	3.5%
$25k–$35k	2.5%
$35k–$50k	10.8%
$50k–$75k	15.8%
$75k–$100k	12.4%
$100k–$150k	21.6%
$150k–$200k	15.3%
$200k+	15.6%
Median income	$105,216

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.9%

$50k–$100k 2.2%

$100k–$150k 2.4%

$150k–$200k 0.5%

$200k–$300k 12.4%

$300k–$500k 39.9%

$500k–$1M 40.0%

$1M+ 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$470,300
Median rent / month	$1,604
Owner occupied	93.4%
Renter occupied	6.6%
Vacant	9.8%
Single-family detached	93.5%
Large apartment buildings	1.7%
Mobile homes	4.1%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	1.98

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	3.1%
2000–2009	33.9%
1990–1999	30.2%
1980–1989	21.2%
1970–1979	6.9%
1960–1969	0.4%
1950–1959	1.6%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	2.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.2%
2 bedrooms	11.2%
3 bedrooms	65.1%
4 bedrooms	15.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.8%
1 vehicle	21.6%
2 vehicles	46.7%
3 or more	30.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	48.0%
Electricity	15.8%
Propane / LP gas	24.9%
Fuel oil	2.0%
Wood	4.5%
Solar	3.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,365	67.7%
Cohabiting couple	188	9.3%
Male householder, no spouse	255	12.7%
Female householder, no spouse	207	10.3%
Households with children under 18	114	5.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,165	57.8%
Average household size	2.02

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.8%	13.4%
Married	70.1%	70.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.0%	4.0%
Divorced	8.0%	12.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.4%

HS graduate 14.8%

Some college, no degree 16.7%

Associate's degree 7.0%

Bachelor's degree 27.5%

Graduate / professional 32.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.6%
Bachelor's or higher	60.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	7.5%
Kindergarten	19	8.3%
Elementary school	14	6.1%
High school	82	36.0%
College / grad school	96	42.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.3%

Professional & management 24.1%

Retail trade 10.9%

Public administration 7.1%

Finance & real estate 4.7%

Construction 3.8%

Manufacturing 3.7%

Other services 3.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.4%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Information 2.0%

Agriculture & mining 1.9%

Transportation & utilities 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	67.4%
Service	7.4%
Sales & office	19.7%
Natural resources & construction	0.6%
Production & transportation	4.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.2%
Government	20.6%
Self-employed	12.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.2%
Carpool	6.6%
Public transit	1.2%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	21.3%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.0

Poverty

All people 3.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.3%
Retirement income	51.8%
Supplemental Security	1.1%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	25.6%
High blood pressure	34.1%
High cholesterol	36.8%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	28.8%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	6.0%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.6%
Binge drinking	12.9%
No physical activity	15.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.5%
Depression	17.6%
Fair or poor health	10.8%
Poor mental health	10.7%
Poor physical health	9.3%
No health insurance	6.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.6%
Visited dentist	72.6%
Cholesterol screening	94.5%
Teeth loss	7.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	439	11.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.8%
Under 18	6.9%
18–64 years	9.0%
65 and over	27.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.7%
Public insurance	55.1%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,957	97.3%
Spanish	88	2.2%
Other Indo-European	88	2.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,901	95.9%
Born in same state	3,813	93.8%
Born in different state	1,088	26.8%
Foreign born	88	2.2%
Naturalized citizen	165	4.1%
Not a US citizen	147	89.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	736	18.1%
Italian	710	17.5%
Arab	59	1.5%
German	52	1.3%
Polish	47	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	23	0.6%
English	21	0.5%
Dutch	17	0.4%
Irish	14	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.6%
Internet access	97.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87043

What city is ZIP code 87043 in?

ZIP code 87043 is primarily assigned to Placitas, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87043 in?

ZIP code 87043 falls within Sandoval County, New Mexico.

Does ZIP code 87043 have an older population?

42% of residents in ZIP code 87043 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 87043 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 87043 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 87043 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 87043 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 87043?

60% 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 87043 in?

ZIP code 87043 observes the MST timezone.