ZIP Code 87801 Demographics & Data

Insights on Socorro, NM (ZIP Code 87801)

New Mexico

Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 87801

ZIP Code 87801 is associated with the U.S. city Socorro in New Mexico (Socorro County). The current population estimate for the ZIP Code is 9,373. An estimated 18.2% of residents in the 87801 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 32.5 years. In this New Mexico region, an estimated 28.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $21,120. The median household income is $43,107, while about 12% of the population is living below the poverty line.

Population in 87801

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 87801 is 9,373.

Socorro, NM

The 87801 ZIP Code is associated with Socorro, NM in Socorro County.

Area Codes associated with 87801

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 87801 include 575.

Sunrise / Sunset in 87801

Sunrise: 6:48 am
Sunset: 4:59 pm
Sunrise in 87801 6:48 am
Sunrise in 87801 4:59 pm

Weather forecast for 87801

This Afternoon's forecast for 87801: Sunny, with a high near 55. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph.

Current air quality in 87801

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 87801 Fair

Internet in 87801

An estimated 75.2% of households in ZIP Code 87801 have a computer, while about 61.4% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 87801

In ZIP Code 87801, the gender split is approximately 54.5% male and an estimated 45.5% female.

Health Insurance in 87801

Approximately 15.2% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 87801 (Socorro, NM) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 87801

The median household income in ZIP Code 87801 is $43,107, while the region's mean household income is $57,887. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $21,120. The per capita income in ZIP Code 87801 of $21,120 is approximately 22.44% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $27,230. An estimated 11.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately21.05% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.7% of the population in 87801 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 12.5% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 1.7% of 87801 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 87801. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 87801

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 12.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 8.3%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 8.2%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 11.5%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 19.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 12.3%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 9.2%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 12.5%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 4.6%
$200,000 or more per year 1.7%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 87801

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 87801, 96.1% is one race, while 3.9% are two or more races. Approximately 49.8% of 87801 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 87801 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (84.2%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (8.0%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 87801. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 87801

Industry Percent
White 84.2%
Black or African American 2.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native 8.0%
Asian 6.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 3.2%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 87801

Residents of ZIP Code 87801 are younger than average. The median age of 32.5 years in ZIP Code 87801 is approximately 14.7% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 75.6% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 18.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 12.9% of the population in 87801 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 12.1% are aged 20 to 24 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.6% of 87801 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 87801. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 87801

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 5.6%
5 to 9 years 7.5%
10 to 14 years 8.3%
15 to 19 years 7.6%
20 to 24 years 12.1%
25 to 34 years 12.9%
35 to 44 years 8.2%
45 to 54 years 10.0%
55 to 59 years 5.8%
60 to 64 years 6.5%
65 to 74 years 9.6%
75 to 84 years 3.3%
85 years and over 2.6%

Education levels in ZIP Code 87801

In ZIP Code 87801, 84.9% of the population graduated high school, while 28.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 6.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 14.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 27.0% in this Socorro County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 87801

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 6.7%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 8.4%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 27.0%
Some college, no degree 21.0%
Associate's degree 8.4%
Bachelor's degree 13.8%
Graduate or professional degree 14.7%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 87801. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 87801 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 87801. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 87801

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 87801 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 87801 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 84.8% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 87801 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 87801

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 84.8%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 87801. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 87801. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 87801

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 87801

In 87801, 49.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 11.8 minutes. Approximately 49.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 87801 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.1% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.6% of 87801 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 87801. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 87801

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 3.0%
Construction 1.5%
Manufacturing 2.6%
Wholesale trade 0.6%
Retail trade 5.5%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 1.8%
Information 1.4%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 3.1%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 14.1%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 49.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 10.4%
Other services, except public administration 1.6%
Public administration 4.8%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 87801

In ZIP Code 87801, 67.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 23.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.9% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 4.4% of homes. Lastly, 2.2% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Socorro County region.

Language Spoken in 87801

Language Spoken Percent
English only 67.6%
Spanish 23.9%
Other Indo-European languages 1.9%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 4.4%
Other languages 2.2%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 87801. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 87801

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 87801, an estimated 25.4% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 18.9% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Socorro County region.

Age of Housing in 87801

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.2%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.0%
Built between 2000 and 2009 4.1%
Built between 1990 and 1999 14.6%
Built between 1980 and 1989 25.4%
Built between 1970 and 1979 18.9%
Built between 1960 and 1969 17.6%
Built between 1950 and 1959 9.7%
Built between 1940 and 1949 4.0%
Built in 1939 or earlier 5.4%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 87801. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 87801 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 87801, checking or savings account have received the most complaints in 87801 in the past 12 months. Credit card or prepaid card received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Socorro County region was dealing with a lender or servicer.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 87801. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 87801

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Checking or savings account 1
Credit card or prepaid card 1
Credit reporting or credit repair services 1
Student loan 1
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 87801

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Dealing with your lender or servicer 1
Incorrect information on your report 1
Managing an account 1
Trouble using the card 1
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 87801. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Utilities in ZIP Code 87801 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 87801 has an average daily solar radiation level of 6.54 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 58.74% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 0.76% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 87801. This visualizes electricity rates in 87801 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 87801

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 87801 15.52¢/kWh 12.58¢/kWh 10.67¢/kWh
New Mexico 15.26¢/kWh 11.46¢/kWh 5.05¢/kWh
United States 16.63¢/kWh 13.39¢/kWh 8.72¢/kWh

Solar Power in 87801

Month ZIP Code 87801 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 6.01 1.9 5.84
Feb 6.61 3 6.31
Mar 7.17 3.65 7.02
Apr 7.21 5.13 7.3
May 6.83 5.17 7.13
Jun 6.65 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.23 6.22 6.51
Aug 6.32 6.08 6.65
Sep 6.77 5.15 7.02
Oct 6.57 3.32 6.92
Nov 6.26 2.33 5.99
Dec 5.87 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 87801. This visualizes solar power levels in 87801 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.