Zip Code 87549

NM · Population: 1,166

C+
50/100
1
F
Safety
—
—
Affordability
48
C
Quality of Life
100
A+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 87549

Zip code 87549 is located in New Mexico and is home to approximately 1,166 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 50/100), 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.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 26.8% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 0%.

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
—
Home Value
$167,600
Rent
—
Median Age
59
College Educated
26.8%
Unemployment
0%
Owner-Occupied
87.8%
Rent Burden
—

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety1FLower crime = higher score
Affordability——Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life48CEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy100A+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall50C+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).