87124 Zip Code Profile

87124 is a rural zip code in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. The population is racially diverse, and mostly married couples. At $171,600 the average home value here is a bit higher than average for the Albuquerque metro area, so this probably isn't the place to look for housing bargains.

The average family income here is $59,008/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 87124 is $52,089.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 87124 earn an average of $36,828/year. Women earn only $22,256/year.

24,911 people in 87124 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 87124? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 27.7 minutes.

The median age here is 38. There are 24,909 men and 26,495 women. The median age for men is 36 while for women the median age is 39.

To give you a sense of the community, 23,793 people (out of the 51,404 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 21,015 homes, and 963 businesses every day. 158 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

87124 Zip code is located in the Mountain time zone at 35 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Kyoto, Japan!) and -107 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 5,519 feet above sea levell.

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• Albuquerque Northeast Farmers' & Artisans' Market
• Altura Addition
• ANNA (Academy North Neighborhood Association)
• Bear Canyon Neighborhood Association
• Bernalillo Farmers Market
• Classic Uptown Neighborhood Association
• Deer Trail
• Environmental Risk Project
• Heritage East Association of Residents (HEAR)
• Heritage Hills Neighborhood Association
• Holiday Park Neighborhood Association
• Jerry Cline Park Neighborhood Association
• Las Terrazas Neighborhood Association
• Laurelwood Neighborhood Association

• Loma Del Rey Neighborhood Association
• Los Poblanos Neighborhood Association
• Los Ranchos Growers Market
• Matheson Park Neighborhood Association
• Mossman Neighborhood Association
• Mossman South Neighborhood Association
• Once Upon A Family
• South San Pedro Neighborhood Association
• Summit Park Neighborhood Association
• Susie Rayos Marmon NA
• Torretta Oeste
• Ventana Ranch
• Vista Encatada-2700
• Winrock South Community Organization

• Demographics

• Total Population: 51,404
• White Population: 41,384
• Black Population: 1,916
• Hispanic Population: 18,371
• Asian Population: 1,523
• Hawaiian Population: 181
• Indian Population: 2,277
• Male Population: 24,909
• Female Population: 26,495
• Median Age: 38
• Median Age of Males: 36
• Median Age of Females: 39

• Geography

• Region: West
• Division: Mountain
• State: New Mexico
• CBSA Type: Metropolitan
• CBSA Name: Albuquerque NM
• County: Sandoval
• City: Rio Rancho
• Longitude: -106.7
• Latitude: 35.3
• Elevation: 5,520 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 505

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 24,133
• Drive alone: 20,913
• Carpool: 2,757
• Public transit: 110
• Ride bikes or walk: 158


• Average commute time: 27.7 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 463
•    5 - 9: 2,146
•    10 - 14: 3,049
•    15 - 19: 3,164
•    20 - 24: 2,887
•    25 - 29: 1,653
•    30 - 34: 4,088
•    35 - 39: 985
•    40 - 44: 1,500
•    45 - 59: 2,761
•    60 - 89: 902
•    90 plus: 535

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $171,600
• Average Annual Household Income: $53,782
• Businesses: 831
• Employees: 16,341
• Annual Payroll: $864,645,000
• Average Family Income: $59,008
• Median Family Income: $47,093
• Average Income for Men: $36,828
• Average Income for Women: $22,256

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 01, 03
• Congressional District Land Area: 4716.0, 47146.0
• Sr Senator: Tom Udall (D)
• Jr Senator: Martin Heinrich (D)
• US House Representative: Michelle Lujan Grisham (D)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 043
• State FIPS Code: 35

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View all schools in Rio Rancho

Primary Schools

Colinas Del Norte El

1001 23rd Avenue Ne

Rio Rancho, NM 87124

(505) 896-3378

Enchanted Hills Elementary

5400 Obregon Rd. Ne4

Rio Rancho, NM 87124

(505) 891-8526

E. S. Stapleton El

4477 Ninth Ave. Ne

Rio Rancho, NM 87124

(505) 891-8473

Mrtn L King Jr Elementary

1301 27th Street Se

Rio Rancho, NM 87124

(505) 892-2575

Puesta Del Sol Elementary

1100 Hood Road Se

Rio Rancho, NM 87124

(505) 892-6800

Rio Rancho Elementary

4601 Pepe Ortiz Se

Rio Rancho, NM 87124

(505) 892-0220

Southwest Elementary

1500 Veranda Rd. Se

Rio Rancho, NM 87124

(505) 896-0607

The Pre K Center

42 Quantum Rd. Ne

Rio Rancho, NM 87124

(505) 584-0667

Vista Grande Elementary

1600 4th Street

Rio Rancho, NM 87124

(505) 771-2366

Middle Schools

Eagle Ridge Middle

800 Fruta

Rio Rancho, NM 87124

(505) 892-6630

Lincoln Middle

2287 Lema Road Se

Rio Rancho, NM 87124

(505) 892-1100

Mountain View Mid

4101 Montreal Loop

Rio Rancho, NM 87124

(505) 891-8526

High Schools

Rio Rancho Altern

7100 Idalia Road

Rio Rancho, NM 87124

(505) 771-4922

Rio Rancho Cyber Acd

1504 Varanda Rd. Se

Rio Rancho, NM 87124

(505) 896-0667

Rio Rancho High Sch.

500 Laser Road Ne

Rio Rancho, NM 87124

(505) 896-0667

Other Schools

Rio Rancho Mid High

500 Laser Road Ne

Rio Rancho, NM 87124

(505) 891-5335