87042 ZIP Code – Peralta, New Mexico
ZIP code 87042 is a small ZIP code located in Peralta, New Mexico, within Valencia County with a population of approximately 3,447 residents. The median household income of $57,219 is near the New Mexico average and below the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $242,800, near the national average, with 82.6% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). . Median rent is $867, which is below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 68% single-family (increasing).
At 5.1%, the unemployment rate is near the national figure. An estimated 11.1% of the population falls below the poverty line, below the national figure. 24.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the U.S. average. Residents have a median age of 38.8, near the U.S. median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 87031, 87022, 87068.
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ZIP 87042 vs. New Mexico vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 87042 | NM Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,447 | 5,896 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $57k | $55k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $242k | $190k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $867 | $897 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 38.8 | 46.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.1% | 6.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.1% | 19.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 24.5% | 23.0% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 87031 – Los Lunas
- 87022 – Isleta
- 87068 – Bosque Farms
- 87060 – Tome
- 87105 – Albuquerque
- 87106 – Albuquerque
- 87117 – Kirtland Afb
- 87002 – Belen
- 87151 – Albuquerque
- 87121 – Albuquerque
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87031 | LOS LUNAS | 46,590 | $58,580 |
| 87022 | ISLETA | 527 | $61,000 |
| 87068 | BOSQUE FARMS | 5,450 | $67,263 |
| 87060 | TOME | Not provided | Not provided |
| 87105 | ALBUQUERQUE | 55,295 | $46,124 |