87124 ZIP Code — Rio Rancho, NM

Sandoval County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87124 is located in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, within Sandoval County. It covers approximately 77.95 square miles and serves a population of 57,239 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 505.

About ZIP code 87124

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $236,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,986. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 37% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 87124 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

57,239

population

77.95

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87124 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87124

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87124. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rio Rancho	Acceptable
Rio Rancho	Acceptable
Rio Rancho	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

87048 Corrales (7.5 mi) 87004 Bernalillo (9.3 mi) 87120 Albuquerque (11.1 mi) 87107 Albuquerque (11.2 mi) 87113 Albuquerque (11.2 mi) 87114 Albuquerque (11.3 mi) 87104 Albuquerque (13.1 mi) 87109 Albuquerque (13.5 mi) 87101 Albuquerque (14.8 mi) 87158 Albuquerque (14.8 mi) 87151 Albuquerque (14.8 mi) 87131 Albuquerque (15.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	57,239
Population density	734 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	043

Geography
Land area	77.95 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	35.2842
Longitude	-106.7461
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	39.0%	37.9%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	35.6%	34.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	21.3%	22.6%	17.6%
Over $200k	4.1%	5.4%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

57,239

Population

734

People per sq mi

40.5

Median age

$72,986

Median household income

$35,155

Per capita income

$236,100

Median home value

$1,262

Median monthly rent

78.3%

Home ownership

6.8%

Poverty rate

5.4%

Unemployment

17,814

Housing units

31.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,371

Under 5

1,378

1,836

5–9

1,845

2,005

10–14

2,016

1,958

15–19

1,968

1,521

20–24

1,529

3,674

25–34

3,693

3,679

35–44

3,697

3,314

45–54

3,331

1,654

55–59

1,663

2,078

60–64

2,089

3,310

65–74

3,326

1,527

75–84

1,535

619

85+

623

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	12,999	22.7%
18 and over	44,240	77.3%
65 and over	10,940	19.1%
Median age	40.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 57.5%

Hispanic or Latino 15.5%

Two or more races 12.5%

Other race 5.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3.4%

Black or African American 2.9%

Asian 2.1%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	38,920	57.5%
Hispanic or Latino	10,468	15.5%
Two or more races	8,475	12.5%
Other race	3,970	5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2,277	3.4%
Black or African American	1,994	2.9%
Asian	1,453	2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	150	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.0%	37.9%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	35.6%	34.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	21.3%	22.6%	17.6%
Over $200k	4.1%	5.4%	4.1%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 6.6%

$25k–$35k 6.4%

$35k–$50k 12.4%

$50k–$75k 20.6%

$75k–$100k 15.2%

$100k–$150k 19.6%

$150k–$200k 7.9%

$200k+ 6.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	6.6%
$25k–$35k	6.4%
$35k–$50k	12.4%
$50k–$75k	20.6%
$75k–$100k	15.2%
$100k–$150k	19.6%
$150k–$200k	7.9%
$200k+	6.0%
Median income	$72,986

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.1%

$50k–$100k 1.9%

$100k–$150k 10.0%

$150k–$200k 21.4%

$200k–$300k 34.1%

$300k–$500k 25.6%

$500k–$1M 4.0%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$236,100
Median rent / month	$1,262
Owner occupied	78.3%
Renter occupied	21.7%
Vacant	4.3%
Single-family detached	79.1%
Large apartment buildings	4.5%
Mobile homes	3.4%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	11.4%
2000–2009	23.5%
1990–1999	18.1%
1980–1989	27.0%
1970–1979	15.6%
1960–1969	2.6%
1950–1959	1.3%
1940–1949	0.2%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	4.2%
2 bedrooms	18.1%
3 bedrooms	54.8%
4 bedrooms	16.1%
5+ bedrooms	5.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.6%
1 vehicle	31.0%
2 vehicles	37.1%
3 or more	28.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	79.2%
Electricity	15.8%
Propane / LP gas	2.9%
Fuel oil	0.1%
Wood	1.0%
Solar	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	11,184	52.0%
Cohabiting couple	1,447	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	2,924	13.6%
Female householder, no spouse	5,965	27.7%
Households with children under 18	7,000	32.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	7,790	36.2%
Average household size	2.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.5%	25.1%
Married	53.7%	49.0%
Separated	0.7%	2.3%
Widowed	2.9%	9.0%
Divorced	10.2%	14.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 3.9%

HS graduate 25.6%

Some college, no degree 26.3%

Associate's degree 10.2%

Bachelor's degree 19.6%

Graduate / professional 12.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.9%
Bachelor's or higher	31.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	697	4.9%
Kindergarten	682	4.8%
Elementary school	5,964	42.2%
High school	3,289	23.3%
College / grad school	3,498	24.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.8%

Retail trade 13.3%

Professional & management 12.1%

Finance & real estate 8.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.9%

Construction 7.0%

Public administration 5.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.6%

Manufacturing 5.5%

Other services 5.1%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.9%
Service	15.1%
Sales & office	24.9%
Natural resources & construction	9.4%
Production & transportation	9.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.4%
Government	19.9%
Self-employed	4.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.2%
Carpool	8.8%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	12.5%
Other means	2.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.5

Poverty

All people 6.8%

Under 18 years 5.6%

18 and over 7.2%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 19.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.6%
Retirement income	30.3%
Supplemental Security	4.2%
Cash public assistance	4.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	26.2%
High blood pressure	27.3%
High cholesterol	29.5%
Diabetes	9.0%
Heart disease	5.5%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	22.1%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	5.1%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.9%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	17.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.1%
Depression	18.6%
Fair or poor health	11.5%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	8.9%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	63.8%
Visited dentist	66.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	12.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	4,398	10.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.4%
Under 18	5.0%
18–64 years	12.5%
65 and over	37.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.0%
Public insurance	44.0%
No insurance	5.7%
Uninsured under 19	3.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	54,490	95.2%
Spanish	2,351	4.3%
Other Indo-European	1,765	3.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	31	0.1%
Other languages	496	0.9%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	53,866	94.1%
Born in same state	52,768	92.2%
Born in different state	28,820	50.4%
Foreign born	1,098	1.9%
Naturalized citizen	3,373	5.9%
Not a US citizen	2,119	62.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	5,869	10.3%
Italian	4,642	8.1%
Arab	2,553	4.5%
English	484	0.8%
Polish	380	0.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	264	0.5%
German	241	0.4%
Irish	117	0.2%
Norwegian	51	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.6%
Internet access	96.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87124

What part of Rio Rancho is ZIP code 87124?

ZIP code 87124 covers a portion of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, within Sandoval County.

What county is ZIP code 87124 in?

ZIP code 87124 falls within Sandoval County, New Mexico.

Does ZIP code 87124 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 87124 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 87124 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 87124 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 87124?

ZIP code 87124 has an estimated population of 57,239 residents, with a density of 734 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 87124?

The median home value in ZIP code 87124 is $236,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 87124 in?

ZIP code 87124 observes the MST timezone.