NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 87740

NM · Population: 6,928

C+
50/100
0
F
Safety
47
C
Affordability
67
B
Quality of Life
88
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 87740

Zip code 87740 is located in New Mexico and is home to approximately 6,928 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.

The median household income here is $42,030, with home values near $122,800 and rents around $666/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 16.6% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 1.6%.

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
$42,030
Home Value
$122,800
Rent
$666/mo
Median Age
45
College Educated
16.6%
Unemployment
1.6%
Owner-Occupied
71.5%
Rent Burden
19% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety0FLower crime = higher score
Affordability47CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life67BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy88ALower 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).