NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 87747

NM · Population: 1,682

C+
51/100
10
F
Safety
71
B+
Affordability
54
C+
Quality of Life
70
B+
Jobs
Zip 87747, NM — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 87747

Zip code 87747 is located in New Mexico and is home to approximately 1,682 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 51/100), 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.

With a median household income of $52,813 and home values around $108,500, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 15.9% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 4.2%, 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
$52,813
Home Value
$108,500
Rent
$568/mo
Median Age
54
College Educated
15.9%
Unemployment
4.2%
Owner-Occupied
75.8%
Rent Burden
12.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety10FLower crime = higher score
Affordability71B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life54C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy70B+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall51C+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).