NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 87508

NM · Population: 18,245

B+
70/100
57
C+
Safety
70
B+
Affordability
86
A
Quality of Life
68
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 87508

Zip code 87508 is located in New Mexico and is home to approximately 18,245 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 70/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates in this area are roughly in line with national averages.

With a median household income of $87,750 and home values around $478,800, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 47.5% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 4.5%, which is near the national average.

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
$87,750
Home Value
$478,800
Rent
$1,589/mo
Median Age
53
College Educated
47.5%
Unemployment
4.5%
Owner-Occupied
90.1%
Rent Burden
21.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety57C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability70B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life86AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy68BLower unemployment = higher
Overall70B+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).