87828 ZIP Code — Polvadera, NM

Socorro County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87828 is located in Polvadera, New Mexico, within Socorro County. It covers approximately 3.37 square miles and serves a population of 666 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 87828

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 $160,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. Remote work is prevalent — 76% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 41%.

Overall, ZIP code 87828 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

666

population

3.37

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87828 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87828

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87828. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Polvadera	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

87823 Lemitar (7.7 mi) 87831 San Acacia (13.1 mi) 87801 Socorro (16.4 mi) 87028 La Joya (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	666
Population density	198 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	3.37 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	34.0809
Longitude	-106.8358
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	575

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	79.2%	60.4%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	14.2%	23.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	6.7%	14.8%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

666

Population

198

People per sq mi

9.9

Median age

Median household income

$8,716

Per capita income

$160,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

92.4%

Home ownership

79.9%

Poverty rate

10.1%

Unemployment

167

Housing units

23.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

25–34

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	339	50.9%
18 and over	327	49.1%
65 and over	84	12.6%
Median age	9.9 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 35%

Two or more races 35%

White 30%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	359	35%
Two or more races	359	35%
White	307	30%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	79.2%	60.4%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	14.2%	23.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	6.7%	14.8%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	4.1%

Under $10k 7.6%

$15k–$25k 51.5%

$35k–$50k 15.2%

$50k–$75k 15.9%

$100k–$150k 9.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.6%
$15k–$25k	51.5%
$35k–$50k	15.2%
$50k–$75k	15.9%
$100k–$150k	9.8%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 27.0%

$150k–$200k 62.3%

$300k–$500k 10.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$160,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	92.4%
Renter occupied	7.6%
Vacant	25.4%
Single-family detached	40.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	59.3%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	5.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	7.3%
1980–1989	53.7%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	7.3%
1950–1959	5.6%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	26.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.6%
2 bedrooms	36.7%
3 bedrooms	57.6%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.6%
1 vehicle	15.2%
2 vehicles	9.8%
3 or more	67.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Propane / LP gas	67.4%
Wood	32.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	21	15.9%
Cohabiting couple	68	51.5%
Male householder, no spouse	23	17.4%
Female householder, no spouse	20	15.2%
Households with children under 18	68	51.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	41	31.1%
Average household size	5.05

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.9%	61.8%
Married	14.9%	7.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	48.2%	10.8%
Divorced	0.0%	19.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 69.1%

Some college, no degree 3.1%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 6.1%

Graduate / professional 17.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.0%
Bachelor's or higher	23.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	104	56.2%
Elementary school	81	43.8%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Other services 76.4%

Education & healthcare 23.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.6%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	76.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	0.0%
Government	23.6%
Self-employed	76.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	0.0%
Carpool	23.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	76.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 79.9%

Under 18 years 100.0%

18 and over 59.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.1%
Retirement income	34.8%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	7.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	59.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.2%
High blood pressure	34.5%
High cholesterol	32.9%
Diabetes	15.5%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	24.8%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.2%
Binge drinking	12.3%
No physical activity	29.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.5%
Depression	17.1%
Fair or poor health	20.6%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	18.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.5%
Visited dentist	56.0%
Cholesterol screening	87.7%
Teeth loss	16.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	21	6.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	40.8%
Under 18	77.9%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	9.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	39.3%
Public insurance	86.6%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	512	76.9%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	666	100.0%
Born in same state	666	100.0%
Born in different state	617	92.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	339	50.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	8	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	19.8%
Internet access	75.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87828

What city is ZIP code 87828 in?

ZIP code 87828 is primarily assigned to Polvadera, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87828 in?

ZIP code 87828 falls within Socorro County, New Mexico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87828?

80% of residents in ZIP code 87828 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 87828 family-oriented?

51% of residents in ZIP code 87828 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 87828 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 87828 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 87828?

The median home value in ZIP code 87828 is $160,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 87828 in?

ZIP code 87828 observes the MST timezone.