NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 87556

NM · Population: 2,445

C+
56/100
10
F
Safety
49
C
Affordability
72
B+
Quality of Life
92
A+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 87556

Zip code 87556 is located in New Mexico and is home to approximately 2,445 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 56/100), 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 $49,158, with home values near $191,800 and rents around $853/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 15.4% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 0.5%.

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
$49,158
Home Value
$191,800
Rent
$853/mo
Median Age
49
College Educated
15.4%
Unemployment
0.5%
Owner-Occupied
83.1%
Rent Burden
20.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety10FLower crime = higher score
Affordability49CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life72B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy92A+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall56C+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).