Zip Code 87043

NM · Population: 4,066

C+
54/100
1
F
Safety
66
B
Affordability
83
A
Quality of Life
65
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 87043

Zip code 87043 is located in New Mexico and is home to approximately 4,066 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 54/100), 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 $105,216, with home values near $470,300 and rents around $1,604/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

The community is highly educated — 60.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 3%.

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
$105,216
Home Value
$470,300
Rent
$1,604/mo
Median Age
62
College Educated
60.1%
Unemployment
3%
Owner-Occupied
93.4%
Rent Burden
18.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety1FLower crime = higher score
Affordability66BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life83AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy65BLower unemployment = higher
Overall54C+Weighted 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).