Zip code 87043: Placitas, New Mexico
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 87043
87043 is a rural zip code in Placitas, New Mexico (Sandoval County), covering 108 sq mi of land. About 4,223 people live here, or 39 per square mile. The median resident is 64.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $109,750 a year, 36% above the national median of $80,734. 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $562,100, or 5.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 94% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $2,717 a month.
66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 31.4 minutes each way, and 38% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare, education and management. 21% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).
How 87043 compares
- Median age64.899thU.S. 38.9 · NM 39.430th of 314 in NM
- Homeownership rate93.9%99thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · NM 70%82nd of 311 in NM
- Work from home37.7%99thU.S. 15.1% · NM 12.2%28th of 307 in NM
- 99thU.S. 17.2% · NM 19.3%31st of 315 in NM
- Healthcare workers17.1%98thU.S. 9.7% · NM 10.3%44th of 308 in NM
- 98thU.S. 10% · NM 10.2%68th of 308 in NM
- Median gross rent$2,71797thU.S. $1,413 · NM $1,0671st of 173 in NM
- Veterans13.7%97thU.S. 6.2% · NM 7.9%61st of 315 in NM
- Tech workers8.2%94thU.S. 3.8% · NM 2.7%12th of 308 in NM
- 93rdStrengthU.S. 35.7% · NM 31%12th of 315 in NM
- Per capita income$71,43192ndStrengthU.S. $44,673 · NM $36,21810th of 312 in NM
- Median earnings per worker$71,62488thStrengthU.S. $49,666 · NM $41,75819th of 278 in NM
- Government workers20.6%86thU.S. 14.5% · NM 23.4%187th of 308 in NM
- Average commute31.4 min80thWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · NM 23.5 min68th of 235 in NM
- Median household income$109,75079thU.S. $80,734 · NM $64,05911th of 256 in NM
- Median home value$562,10079thU.S. $332,700 · NM $248,1008th of 250 in NM
- Housing vacancy9.4%68thU.S. 10.1% · NM 12.5%244th of 311 in NM
- Broadband access93.7%64thU.S. 91% · NM 86.5%50th of 311 in NM
- Diversity index42.740thU.S. 61.4 · NM 62.7169th of 315 in NM
- 34thU.S. 14.1% · NM 9.4%102nd of 315 in NM
- 24thU.S. 5.2% · NM 6%176th of 309 in NM
- 18thStrengthU.S. 0.483 · NM 0.477204th of 307 in NM
- Population4,2237thU.S. 334,922,499 · NM 2,120,24683rd of 315 in NM
- Population density39/sq mi5thU.S. 95/sq mi · NM 18/sq mi98th of 315 in NM
- 5thStrengthU.S. 51.1% · NM 50.2%173rd of 236 in NM
- Poverty rate3.2%3rdStrengthU.S. 12.5% · NM 17.8%270th of 311 in NM
- Uninsured rate0.8%1stStrengthU.S. 8.4% · NM 9.6%261st of 312 in NM
- 1stU.S. 22% · NM 21.7%258th of 315 in NM
| Measure | 87043 | Sandoval | NM | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in NM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 64.8 | 41.3 | 39.4 | 38.9 | 30th of 314 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 93.9% | 83.5% | 70% | 65.2% | 82nd of 311 | |
| Work from home | 37.7% | 16.8% | 12.2% | 15.1% | 28th of 307 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 49.5% | 20.1% | 19.3% | 17.2% | 31st of 315 | |
| Healthcare workers | 17.1% | 11.6% | 10.3% | 9.7% | 44th of 308 | |
| Self-employed workers | 20.6% | 8.9% | 10.2% | 10% | 68th of 308 | |
| Median gross rent | $2,717 | $1,427 | $1,067 | $1,413 | 1st of 173 | |
| Veterans | 13.7% | 10.1% | 7.9% | 6.2% | 61st of 315 | |
| Tech workers | 8.2% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 3.8% | 12th of 308 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherStrength | 65.5% | 33.8% | 31% | 35.7% | 12th of 315 | |
| Per capita incomeStrength | $71,431 | $41,150 | $36,218 | $44,673 | 10th of 312 | |
| Median earnings per workerStrength | $71,624 | $49,882 | $41,758 | $49,666 | 19th of 278 | |
| Government workers | 20.6% | 21.7% | 23.4% | 14.5% | 187th of 308 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 31.4 min | 30.3 min | 23.5 min | 26.4 min | 68th of 235 | |
| Median household income | $109,750 | $86,636 | $64,059 | $80,734 | 11th of 256 | |
| Median home value | $562,100 | $313,800 | $248,100 | $332,700 | 8th of 250 | |
| Housing vacancy | 9.4% | 6.6% | 12.5% | 10.1% | 244th of 311 | |
| Broadband access | 93.7% | 90.1% | 86.5% | 91% | 50th of 311 | |
| Diversity index | 42.7 | 65.8 | 62.7 | 61.4 | 169th of 315 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 6% | 5.6% | 9.4% | 14.1% | 102nd of 315 | |
| Unemployment rate | 3.5% | 5.2% | 6% | 5.2% | 176th of 309 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.396 | 0.422 | 0.477 | 0.483 | 204th of 307 | |
| Population | 4,223 | 153,604 | 2,120,246 | 334,922,499 | 83rd of 315 | |
| Population density | 39/sq mi | 41/sq mi | 18/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 98th of 315 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 30.3% | 50% | 50.2% | 51.1% | 173rd of 236 | |
| Poverty rateStrength | 3.2% | 10% | 17.8% | 12.5% | 270th of 311 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 0.8% | 6.5% | 9.6% | 8.4% | 261st of 312 | |
| Residents under 18 | 5.4% | 21.7% | 21.7% | 22% | 258th of 315 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White74%
- Black0.3%
- Hispanic14%
- Asian2%
- Native American7%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial3%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 2,160
- Average household size
- 2
- Family households
- 67.4%
- Married couples
- 64.8%
- Living alone
- 23.4%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 13.7%
- Male / female
- 55% / 45%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 2,383
- Owner-occupied
- 93.9%
- Vacant
- 9.4%
- Median year built
- 2000
- Median rooms
- 6.4
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 30.3%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 30.3%
- Home value to income
- 5.1× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 87043 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $76,875 | $74,888 |
| Service | under $2,500 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $61,719 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | — | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $14,286 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 98.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 65.5%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 33%
- Households with broadband
- 93.7%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 84.8%
- No internet access
- 6.3%
- Without health insurance
- 0.8%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Placitas
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Sandoval County
- Center point
- 35.2789° N, 106.4309° W
- Land area
- 108 sq mi
- Water area
- under 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Mountain Time (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Placitas (unincorporated)27% of zip
- Santa Ana Pueblo (unincorporated)1% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 87043
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87122 | Albuquerque, NM | 7.2 mi | $169,041 |
| 87047 | Sandia Park, NM | 8.3 mi | $116,630 |
| 87008 | Cedar Crest, NM | 9.1 mi | $85,673 |
| 87001 | Algodones, NM | 9.7 mi | $68,547 |
| 87113 | Albuquerque, NM | 9.9 mi | $95,922 |
| 87111 | Albuquerque, NM | 11 mi | $90,290 |
| 87004 | Bernalillo, NM | 11 mi | $65,743 |
| 87048 | Corrales, NM | 11 mi | $102,004 |
| 87109 | Albuquerque, NM | 12 mi | $58,900 |
| 87112 | Albuquerque, NM | 13 mi | $73,937 |
| 87110 | Albuquerque, NM | 14 mi | $64,892 |
| 87114 | Albuquerque, NM | 15 mi | $84,277 |
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Questions about 87043
What city is zip code 87043?
87043 is assigned to Placitas, New Mexico. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 87043 in?
87043 is in Sandoval County, New Mexico.
What is the population of 87043?
About 4,223 people live in 87043, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 87043 in?
87043 is in Mountain Time.
What is the median household income in 87043?
The median household income in 87043 is $109,750.
What zip codes are near 87043?
The closest zip codes to 87043 are 87122, 87047, 87008, 87001, 87113.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 87043, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.