87044 ZIP Code — Ponderosa, NM
Sandoval County, New Mexico
ZIP code 87044 is located in Ponderosa, New Mexico, within Sandoval County. It covers approximately 42.24 square miles and serves a population of 160 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.
160
population
42.24
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
87044 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 87044
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87044. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Ponderosa | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 160 |
| Population density | 4 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 35 |
| County FIPS | 043 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 42.24 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.7149 |
| Longitude | -106.5362 |
| 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 | 55.8% | 37.9% | 48.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 5.2% | 34.1% | 29.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.6% | 22.6% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 10.4% | 5.4% | 4.1% |
Demographics & statistics
160
Population
4
People per sq mi
61.8
Median age
$55,625
Median household income
$28,384
Per capita income
$157,100
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
21.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
173
Housing units
22.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
18
35–44
14
14
45–54
10
6
55–59
5
12
60–64
9
28
65–74
22
12
75–84
10
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 160 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 72 | 45.0% |
| Median age | 61.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
63.2%
Hispanic or Latino
13.5%
Two or more races
13%
Other race
10.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 117 | 63.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 | 13.5% |
| Two or more races | 24 | 13% |
| Other race | 19 | 10.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 55.8% | 37.9% | 48.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 5.2% | 34.1% | 29.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.6% | 22.6% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 10.4% | 5.4% | 4.1% |
Under $10k
15.4%
$15k–$25k
7.7%
$25k–$35k
13.5%
$35k–$50k
10.6%
$50k–$75k
45.2%
$75k–$100k
7.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 15.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 13.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 45.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 7.7% |
| Median income | $55,625 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
17.3%
$50k–$100k
28.8%
$150k–$200k
24.0%
$200k–$300k
29.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $157,100 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 39.9% |
| Single-family detached | 81.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 18.5% |
| Median rooms | 4.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.54 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 28.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 23.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 19.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 23.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 38.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 30.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.6% |
| 3 or more | 29.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 23.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 27.9% |
| Wood | 35.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 14 | 13.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 30 | 28.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 38 | 36.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 22 | 21.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 48 | 46.2% |
| Average household size | 1.54 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 56.7% | 25.7% |
| Married | 8.9% | 25.7% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 13.3% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 21.1% | 48.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
51.3%
Some college, no degree
5.6%
Associate's degree
15.6%
Bachelor's degree
18.8%
Graduate / professional
3.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
43.3%
Information
26.9%
Other services
20.9%
Education & healthcare
9.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.8% |
| Service | 20.9% |
| Sales & office | 43.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 43.3% |
| Government | 9.0% |
| Self-employed | 47.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.1% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 26.9% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
21.3%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
21.3%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 46.2% |
| Retirement income | 43.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 17.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.9% |
| High blood pressure | 34.5% |
| High cholesterol | 34.5% |
| Diabetes | 14.5% |
| Heart disease | 7.8% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 27.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.3% |
| Cancer | 6.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.6% |
| Binge drinking | 12.8% |
| No physical activity | 23.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.9% |
| Depression | 17.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.3% |
| Poor mental health | 12.7% |
| Poor physical health | 12.1% |
| No health insurance | 12.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 67.7% |
| Visited dentist | 60.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.2% |
| Teeth loss | 12.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 18 | 11.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 24.4% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 26.1% |
| 65 and over | 22.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 38.8% |
| Public insurance | 69.4% |
| No insurance | 8.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 160 | 100.0% |
| 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) | 154 | 96.3% |
| Born in same state | 154 | 96.3% |
| Born in different state | 30 | 18.8% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 6 | 3.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 6 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 24 | 15% |
| French | 18 | 11.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 14 | 8.8% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 65.0% |
| Internet access | 78.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87044
What city is ZIP code 87044 in?
ZIP code 87044 is primarily assigned to Ponderosa, New Mexico.
What county is ZIP code 87044 in?
ZIP code 87044 falls within Sandoval County, New Mexico.
Does ZIP code 87044 have an older population?
45% of residents in ZIP code 87044 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87044?
21% of residents in ZIP code 87044 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 87044 have a large retiree population?
46% of households in ZIP code 87044 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 87044 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 87044 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 87044 in?
ZIP code 87044 observes the MST timezone.