NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 87547

NM · Population: 5,592

A
89/100
77
B+
Safety
98
A+
Affordability
95
A+
Quality of Life
85
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 87547

Zip code 87547 is located in New Mexico and is home to approximately 5,592 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 89/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are below the national average, suggesting a relatively safe community.

With a median household income of $144,661 and home values around $420,000, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 68.6% 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 2.3%.

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
$144,661
Home Value
$420,000
Rent
$1,356/mo
Median Age
41
College Educated
68.6%
Unemployment
2.3%
Owner-Occupied
96.8%
Rent Burden
11.2% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety77B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability98A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life95A+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy85ALower unemployment = higher
Overall89AWeighted 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).