NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 87034

NM · Population: 2,982

C
49/100
10
F
Safety
49
C
Affordability
56
C+
Quality of Life
81
A
Jobs
Zip 87034, NM — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 87034

Zip code 87034 is located in New Mexico and is home to approximately 2,982 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 49/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are considerably above the national average. Safety is a significant concern in this area.

The median household income here is $52,667, with home values near $72,100 and rents around N/A/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 10.7% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.9%.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$52,667
Home Value
$72,100
Rent
—
Median Age
39
College Educated
10.7%
Unemployment
2.9%
Owner-Occupied
94.3%
Rent Burden
—

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety10FLower crime = higher score
Affordability49CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life56C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy81ALower unemployment = higher
Overall49CWeighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).