87043 ZIP Code – Placitas, New Mexico
ZIP code 87043 is a small ZIP code located in Placitas, New Mexico, within Sandoval County with a population of approximately 4,066 residents. The median household income is $105,216 — well above the New Mexico average and above the national average. Median home values of $470,300 are well above the national average, with 93.9% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,604 — above the national figure. Housing consists of 96% single-family (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 3.0%, well below the national average. An estimated 2.0% of the population falls below the poverty line, well below the national figure. Bachelor's degree attainment is 60.2%, well above the national average. Residents have a median age of 63.2, above the U.S. median. Nearby ZIP codes include 87122, 87001, 87113.
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ZIP 87043 vs. New Mexico vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 87043 | NM Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,066 | 5,896 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $105k | $55k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $470k | $190k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,604 | $897 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 63.2 | 46.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.0% | 6.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 2.0% | 19.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 60.2% | 23.0% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 87122 – Albuquerque
- 87001 – Algodones
- 87113 – Albuquerque
- 87047 – Sandia Park
- 87008 – Cedar Crest
- 87004 – Bernalillo
- 87048 – Corrales
- 87111 – Albuquerque
- 87109 – Albuquerque
- 87112 – Albuquerque
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87122 | ALBUQUERQUE | 18,592 | $152,360 |
| 87001 | ALGODONES | 3,393 | $38,421 |
| 87113 | ALBUQUERQUE | 16,434 | $84,668 |
| 87047 | SANDIA PARK | 4,965 | $109,525 |
| 87008 | CEDAR CREST | 2,418 | $106,250 |