NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 87801

NM · Population: 9,486

C+
50/100
0
F
Safety
52
C+
Affordability
67
B
Quality of Life
80
A
Jobs
Zip 87801, NM — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 87801

Zip code 87801 is located in New Mexico and is home to approximately 9,486 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 $45,972, with home values near $145,900 and rents around $706/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 20.1% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 3.1%, 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
$45,972
Home Value
$145,900
Rent
$706/mo
Median Age
39
College Educated
20.1%
Unemployment
3.1%
Owner-Occupied
65.6%
Rent Burden
18.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety0FLower crime = higher score
Affordability52C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life67BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy80ALower 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).