Socorro County, NM ZIP Codes
New Mexico (NM) · 9 ZIP codes · 9 cities
9
ZIP codes
16,311
population (2021)
-8.7%
pop change since 2010
35053
FIPS code
Socorro County ZIP code map
About Socorro County
Socorro County is located in New Mexico and contains 9 ZIP codes across 9 cities and communities.
The county's population was 16,311 as of 2021,
a decrease of
8.7% from 17,866 in 2010.
The timezone is Pacific Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Socorro County is 35053.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 16,311 |
| 2010 population | 17,866 |
| Change | -8.7% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | New Mexico |
| FIPS code | 35053 |
| Timezone | Pacific |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Socorro County
ZIP codes for Socorro County, NM (9)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87011 | Claunch | Socorro | View map |
| 87028 | La Joya | Socorro | View map |
| 87062 | Veguita | Socorro | View map |
| 87801 | Socorro | Socorro | View map |
| 87823 | Lemitar | Socorro | View map |
| 87825 | Magdalena | Socorro | View map |
| 87828 | Polvadera | Socorro | View map |
| 87831 | San Acacia | Socorro | View map |
| 87832 | San Antonio | Socorro | View map |
Demographics & statistics
16,787
Population
39.6
Median age
$41,943
Median household income
$22,067
Per capita income
$127,489
Median home value
$78
Median monthly rent
88.5%
Home ownership
38.8%
Poverty rate
3.7%
Unemployment
6,409
Housing units
11.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
498
Under 5
313
863
5–9
542
543
10–14
342
968
15–19
609
695
20–24
437
878
25–34
552
1,258
35–44
790
1,190
45–54
748
574
55–59
361
770
60–64
484
1,254
65–74
788
632
75–84
398
184
85+
116
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,580 | 22.1% |
| 18 and over | 13,207 | 77.9% |
| 65 and over | 3,372 | 24.5% |
| Median age | 39.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
50.4%
Hispanic or Latino
18.1%
Two or more races
15.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
9.9%
Other race
3.8%
Asian
1.5%
Black or African American
0.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,333 | 50.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,713 | 18.1% |
| Two or more races | 3,196 | 15.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,026 | 9.9% |
| Other race | 769 | 3.8% |
| Asian | 313 | 1.5% |
| Black or African American | 150 | 0.7% |
Household income
Under $10k
7.0%
$10k–$15k
14.0%
$15k–$25k
16.6%
$25k–$35k
11.5%
$35k–$50k
14.6%
$50k–$75k
16.4%
$75k–$100k
10.3%
$100k–$150k
7.3%
$150k–$200k
0.8%
$200k+
1.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 14.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 16.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 7.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 0.8% |
| $200k+ | 1.4% |
| Median income | $41,943 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
16.5%
$50k–$100k
14.3%
$100k–$150k
24.1%
$150k–$200k
12.3%
$200k–$300k
15.7%
$300k–$500k
10.4%
$500k–$1M
5.4%
$1M+
1.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $127,489 |
| Median rent / month | $78 |
| Owner occupied | 88.5% |
| Renter occupied | 11.5% |
| Vacant | 36.3% |
| Single-family detached | 52.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.3% |
| Mobile homes | 42.2% |
| Median rooms | 4.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.25 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 22.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 20.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 45.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 31.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 8.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.9% |
| 3 or more | 30.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 9.4% |
| Electricity | 12.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 35.3% |
| Wood | 42.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,287 | 42.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 393 | 12.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,153 | 24.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,274 | 21.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,271 | 26.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,173 | 48.7% |
| Average household size | 3.25 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 39.4% | 27.8% |
| Married | 39.8% | 43.5% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 13.2% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 15.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.9%
Some HS, no diploma
12.7%
HS graduate
54.5%
Some college, no degree
10.5%
Associate's degree
5.5%
Bachelor's degree
4.8%
Graduate / professional
7.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 82.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 11.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 197 | 2.9% |
| Kindergarten | 268 | 9.9% |
| Elementary school | 1,526 | 40.2% |
| High school | 733 | 15.2% |
| College / grad school | 1,713 | 9.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.9%
Other services
21.9%
Construction
11.9%
Professional & management
9.0%
Retail trade
8.9%
Agriculture & mining
7.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.6%
Public administration
4.1%
Wholesale trade
1.8%
Transportation & utilities
1.4%
Manufacturing
1.2%
Finance & real estate
0.9%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 27.3% |
| Service | 14.0% |
| Sales & office | 12.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 27.3% |
| Production & transportation | 18.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 51.4% |
| Government | 23.0% |
| Self-employed | 24.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 1.5% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 56.3% |
| Carpool | 6.1% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 8.8% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 13.2 |
Poverty
All people
38.8%
Under 18 years
35.9%
18 and over
36.1%
Married-couple families
13.0%
Female-led households
7.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 44.9% |
| Retirement income | 14.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 10.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 19.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 35.0% |
| High cholesterol | 32.9% |
| Heart disease | 8.1% |
| Stroke | 4.0% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 25.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.7% |
| Cancer | 6.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 12.6% |
| No physical activity | 28.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 20.1% |
| Poor mental health | 14.2% |
| Poor physical health | 13.5% |
| No health insurance | 15.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.0% |
| Visited dentist | 57.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.6% |
| Teeth loss | 16.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,259 | 15.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 24.3% |
| Under 18 | 11.3% |
| 18–64 years | 10.9% |
| 65 and over | 49.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 44.1% |
| Public insurance | 66.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 15,976 | 94.8% |
| Spanish | 1,523 | 11.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,044 | 7.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 40 | 1.9% |
| Other languages | 37 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 15,857 | 97.2% |
| Born in same state | 15,714 | 96.7% |
| Born in different state | 11,636 | 76.8% |
| Foreign born | 143 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 930 | 2.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 299 | 21.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 2,641 | 15.7% |
| French | 929 | 5.5% |
| Italian | 598 | 3.6% |
| Polish | 73 | 0.4% |
| English | 31 | 0.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 18 | 0.1% |
| German | 11 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 10 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 6 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 33.7% |
| Internet access | 62.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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