87046 ZIP Code — Regina, NM

Sandoval County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87046 is located in Regina, New Mexico, within Sandoval County. It covers approximately 87.88 square miles and serves a population of 217 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 87046

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 $235,000.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 33% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 87046 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

217

population

87.88

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87046 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87046

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87046. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Regina	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	217
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	043

Geography
Land area	87.88 sq mi
Water area	0.16 sq mi
Latitude	36.1715
Longitude	-107.0516
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	88.8%	37.9%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	34.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	11.3%	22.6%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.4%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

217

Population

People per sq mi

42.1

Median age

Median household income

$13,824

Per capita income

$235,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

62.6%

Poverty rate

20.4%

Unemployment

229

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

25–34

35–44

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	45	20.7%
18 and over	172	79.3%
65 and over	68	31.3%
Median age	42.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 13.6%

Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

Two or more races 2.6%

Other race 2.2%

Group	Count	%
White	175	76.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	31	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	11	4.8%
Two or more races	6	2.6%
Other race	5	2.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	88.8%	37.9%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	34.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	11.3%	22.6%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.4%	4.1%

$10k–$15k 32.9%

$15k–$25k 16.5%

$35k–$50k 35.3%

$75k–$100k 15.3%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	32.9%
$15k–$25k	16.5%
$35k–$50k	35.3%
$75k–$100k	15.3%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.1%

$100k–$150k 5.9%

$200k–$300k 52.9%

$300k–$500k 15.3%

$500k–$1M 18.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$235,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	62.9%
Single-family detached	51.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	45.0%
Median rooms	4.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	11.4%
1990–1999	21.4%
1980–1989	17.0%
1970–1979	41.9%
1960–1969	5.2%
1950–1959	3.1%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	21.0%
2 bedrooms	35.4%
3 bedrooms	43.7%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	12.9%
2 vehicles	42.4%
3 or more	44.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	21.2%
Propane / LP gas	25.9%
Wood	52.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	60	70.6%
Cohabiting couple	14	16.5%
Male householder, no spouse	3	3.5%
Female householder, no spouse	8	9.4%
Households with children under 18	34	40.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	45	52.9%
Average household size	2.55

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	0.0%
Married	79.8%	75.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	9.1%
Divorced	20.2%	15.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 9.9%

HS graduate 58.1%

Some college, no degree 27.9%

Associate's degree 4.1%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.1%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	29	65.9%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	15	34.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 61.5%

Education & healthcare 28.2%

Manufacturing 10.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	28.2%
Sales & office	61.5%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	10.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	0.0%
Government	61.5%
Self-employed	38.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	38.5%
Carpool	51.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	10.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 62.6%

Under 18 years 100.0%

18 and over 55.8%

Married-couple families 51.7%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	60.0%
Retirement income	8.2%
Supplemental Security	29.4%
Cash public assistance	43.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	32.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.9%
High blood pressure	41.7%
High cholesterol	37.6%
Diabetes	17.8%
Heart disease	10.5%
Stroke	5.4%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	35.2%
Kidney disease	4.9%
Pulmonary disease	11.6%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.7%
Binge drinking	12.0%
No physical activity	29.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.0%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	24.6%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	17.1%
No health insurance	13.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.3%
Visited dentist	51.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	21.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	19	11.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	15.4%
65 and over	45.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	38.2%
Public insurance	71.4%
No insurance	9.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	217	100.0%
Spanish	71	32.7%
Other Indo-European	71	32.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	217	100.0%
Born in same state	217	100.0%
Born in different state	172	79.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	31	14.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	18	8.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.2%
Internet access	90.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87046

What city is ZIP code 87046 in?

ZIP code 87046 is primarily assigned to Regina, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87046 in?

ZIP code 87046 falls within Sandoval County, New Mexico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87046?

63% of residents in ZIP code 87046 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 87046 have a large retiree population?

60% of households in ZIP code 87046 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 87046?

Approximately 33% of households in ZIP code 87046 speak Spanish as a primary language.

Does ZIP code 87046 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 87046 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What timezone is ZIP code 87046 in?

ZIP code 87046 observes the MST timezone.