87801 ZIP Code — Socorro, NM

Socorro County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87801 is located in Socorro, New Mexico, within Socorro County. It covers approximately 177.28 square miles and serves a population of 9,486 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 87801

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 $145,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

Median household income is $45,972. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% 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 10 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 87801 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

9,486

population

177.28

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87801 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87801

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87801. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Socorro	Acceptable
Socorro	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

87832 San Antonio (4.8 mi) 87828 Polvadera (16.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	9,486
Population density	54 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	177.28 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	33.9683
Longitude	-106.5847
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	55.7%	60.4%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	23.9%	23.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	18.3%	14.8%	17.6%
Over $200k	2.1%	1.8%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

9,486

Population

People per sq mi

39.0

Median age

$45,972

Median household income

$25,190

Per capita income

$145,900

Median home value

$706

Median monthly rent

65.6%

Home ownership

22.9%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

3,360

Housing units

20.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

209

Under 5

214

201

5–9

204

224

10–14

228

519

15–19

530

442

20–24

451

494

25–34

503

534

35–44

544

578

45–54

590

222

55–59

226

316

60–64

323

617

65–74

629

285

75–84

290

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,560	16.4%
18 and over	7,926	83.6%
65 and over	1,934	20.4%
Median age	39.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 55%

Hispanic or Latino 18%

Two or more races 13.9%

Other race 6.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%

Asian 2.6%

Black or African American 1.3%

Group	Count	%
White	6,365	55%
Hispanic or Latino	2,084	18%
Two or more races	1,608	13.9%
Other race	722	6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	336	2.9%
Asian	306	2.6%
Black or African American	149	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.7%	60.4%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	23.9%	23.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	18.3%	14.8%	17.6%
Over $200k	2.1%	1.8%	4.1%

Under $10k 5.5%

$10k–$15k 12.7%

$15k–$25k 13.0%

$25k–$35k 12.8%

$35k–$50k 8.9%

$50k–$75k 15.6%

$75k–$100k 11.4%

$100k–$150k 10.2%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

$200k+ 3.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.5%
$10k–$15k	12.7%
$15k–$25k	13.0%
$25k–$35k	12.8%
$35k–$50k	8.9%
$50k–$75k	15.6%
$75k–$100k	11.4%
$100k–$150k	10.2%
$150k–$200k	6.1%
$200k+	3.9%
Median income	$45,972

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.0%

$50k–$100k 21.4%

$100k–$150k 16.5%

$150k–$200k 16.8%

$200k–$300k 24.8%

$300k–$500k 6.1%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$145,900
Median rent / month	$706
Owner occupied	65.6%
Renter occupied	34.4%
Vacant	30.9%
Single-family detached	52.6%
Large apartment buildings	1.9%
Mobile homes	31.7%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.93

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.6%
2000–2009	9.0%
1990–1999	14.1%
1980–1989	24.0%
1970–1979	15.7%
1960–1969	14.9%
1950–1959	8.3%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	8.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.2%
1 bedroom	13.3%
2 bedrooms	31.3%
3 bedrooms	47.2%
4 bedrooms	4.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.5%
1 vehicle	38.0%
2 vehicles	29.6%
3 or more	25.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	67.3%
Electricity	11.2%
Propane / LP gas	12.3%
Wood	8.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,353	44.4%
Cohabiting couple	176	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	748	24.6%
Female householder, no spouse	768	25.2%
Households with children under 18	697	22.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,256	41.2%
Average household size	2.94

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	49.3%	46.1%
Married	37.3%	33.3%
Separated	1.9%	1.3%
Widowed	1.8%	8.6%
Divorced	9.8%	10.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.6%

Some HS, no diploma 4.7%

HS graduate 40.1%

Some college, no degree 20.9%

Associate's degree 5.6%

Bachelor's degree 6.8%

Graduate / professional 13.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.7%
Bachelor's or higher	20.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	110	4.0%
Kindergarten	27	1.0%
Elementary school	696	25.4%
High school	338	12.3%
College / grad school	1,567	57.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 41.3%

Professional & management 15.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.1%

Retail trade 7.0%

Public administration 6.0%

Construction 4.2%

Finance & real estate 3.0%

Other services 2.8%

Manufacturing 2.7%

Agriculture & mining 2.3%

Transportation & utilities 1.8%

Information 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	53.0%
Service	18.8%
Sales & office	14.7%
Natural resources & construction	8.1%
Production & transportation	5.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	56.1%
Government	40.1%
Self-employed	3.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	62.0%
Carpool	11.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	11.3%
Work from home	9.4%
Other means	6.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	9.9

Poverty

All people 22.9%

Under 18 years 17.8%

18 and over 23.9%

Married-couple families 9.0%

Female-led households 27.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.4%
Retirement income	28.3%
Supplemental Security	18.5%
Cash public assistance	3.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.2%
High blood pressure	29.3%
High cholesterol	29.0%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	21.1%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	5.8%
Cancer	5.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.3%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	24.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.8%
Depression	18.2%
Fair or poor health	16.8%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	14.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	66.7%
Visited dentist	59.3%
Cholesterol screening	84.4%
Teeth loss	14.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	692	8.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.2%
Under 18	4.2%
18–64 years	20.5%
65 and over	56.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.4%
Public insurance	56.6%
No insurance	3.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	9,063	95.5%
Spanish	722	8.0%
Other Indo-European	671	7.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	14	0.2%
Other languages	37	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,717	91.9%
Born in same state	8,592	90.6%
Born in different state	5,641	59.5%
Foreign born	125	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	769	8.1%
Not a US citizen	276	35.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,076	11.3%
French	664	7%
Italian	464	4.9%
Polish	73	0.8%
English	21	0.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	18	0.2%
Norwegian	10	0.1%
Irish	6	0.1%
German	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.1%
Internet access	73.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87801

What city is ZIP code 87801 in?

ZIP code 87801 is primarily assigned to Socorro, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87801 in?

ZIP code 87801 falls within Socorro County, New Mexico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87801?

23% of residents in ZIP code 87801 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 87801 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 87801 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 87801?

The median home value in ZIP code 87801 is $145,900.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 87801?

The median household income in ZIP code 87801 is $45,972, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 87801 in?

ZIP code 87801 observes the MST timezone.