Zip code 87825: Magdalena, New Mexico
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 87825
87825 is a rural zip code in Magdalena, New Mexico (Socorro County), covering 2,349 sq mi of land. About 1,489 people live here. The median resident is 63.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $30,596 a year, about 38% of the national median of $80,734. 25.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $104,000, or 3.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 79% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $833 a month.
13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 18.6 minutes each way, and 36% of workers work from home; working from home is more common than any single way of commuting. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare, management and education. 56% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.
How 87825 compares
- Median age63.199thU.S. 38.9 · NM 39.444th of 314 in NM
- Housing vacancy43.2%99thU.S. 10.1% · NM 12.5%38th of 311 in NM
- 99thWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · NM 50.2%30th of 236 in NM
- 99thU.S. 17.2% · NM 19.3%38th of 315 in NM
- Healthcare workers30.8%99thU.S. 9.7% · NM 10.3%17th of 308 in NM
- 99thWeaknessU.S. 0.483 · NM 0.4775th of 307 in NM
- Work from home36.1%98thU.S. 15.1% · NM 12.2%30th of 307 in NM
- Per capita income$75,25194thStrengthU.S. $44,673 · NM $36,2186th of 312 in NM
- Poverty rate25.7%93rdWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · NM 17.8%94th of 311 in NM
- Government workers21.8%89thU.S. 14.5% · NM 23.4%179th of 308 in NM
- 87thU.S. 10% · NM 10.2%104th of 308 in NM
- Diversity index63.780thU.S. 61.4 · NM 62.721st of 315 in NM
- Uninsured rate11.1%76thU.S. 8.4% · NM 9.6%114th of 312 in NM
- Homeownership rate78.7%75thU.S. 65.2% · NM 70%177th of 311 in NM
- Veterans3.2%17thU.S. 6.2% · NM 7.9%242nd of 315 in NM
- 9thU.S. $1,413 · NM $1,067107th of 173 in NM
- Average commute18.6 min8thStrengthU.S. 26.4 min · NM 23.5 min197th of 235 in NM
- Median earnings per worker$34,8728thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · NM $41,758164th of 278 in NM
- 6thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · NM 31%212th of 315 in NM
- Median home value$104,0003rdU.S. $332,700 · NM $248,100204th of 250 in NM
- Population1,4892ndU.S. 334,922,499 · NM 2,120,246148th of 315 in NM
- Population density1/sq mi1stU.S. 95/sq mi · NM 18/sq mi299th of 315 in NM
- Median household income$30,5961stWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · NM $64,059239th of 256 in NM
- 1stStrengthU.S. 5.2% · NM 6%292nd of 309 in NM
- 1stWeaknessU.S. 91% · NM 86.5%282nd of 311 in NM
- 1stU.S. 14.1% · NM 9.4%301st of 315 in NM
- 1stU.S. 22% · NM 21.7%310th of 315 in NM
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · NM 2.7%283rd of 308 in NM
| Measure | 87825 | Socorro | NM | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in NM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 63.1 | 40.3 | 39.4 | 38.9 | 44th of 314 | |
| Housing vacancy | 43.2% | 31.5% | 12.5% | 10.1% | 38th of 311 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 90.4% | 62.7% | 50.2% | 51.1% | 30th of 236 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 46.1% | 21% | 19.3% | 17.2% | 38th of 315 | |
| Healthcare workers | 30.8% | 5.5% | 10.3% | 9.7% | 17th of 308 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Weakness | 0.687 | 0.554 | 0.477 | 0.483 | 5th of 307 | |
| Work from home | 36.1% | 18% | 12.2% | 15.1% | 30th of 307 | |
| Per capita incomeStrength | $75,251 | $26,858 | $36,218 | $44,673 | 6th of 312 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 25.7% | 33.2% | 17.8% | 12.5% | 94th of 311 | |
| Government workers | 21.8% | 31.3% | 23.4% | 14.5% | 179th of 308 | |
| Self-employed workers | 13.9% | 14.6% | 10.2% | 10% | 104th of 308 | |
| Diversity index | 63.7 | 62.6 | 62.7 | 61.4 | 21st of 315 | |
| Uninsured rate | 11.1% | 9.4% | 9.6% | 8.4% | 114th of 312 | |
| Homeownership rate | 78.7% | 75.1% | 70% | 65.2% | 177th of 311 | |
| Veterans | 3.2% | 7.1% | 7.9% | 6.2% | 242nd of 315 | |
| Median gross rent | $833 | $691 | $1,067 | $1,413 | 107th of 173 | |
| Average commuteStrength | 18.6 min | 16.2 min | 23.5 min | 26.4 min | 197th of 235 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $34,872 | $31,656 | $41,758 | $49,666 | 164th of 278 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 13.3% | 19% | 31% | 35.7% | 212th of 315 | |
| Median home value | $104,000 | $137,500 | $248,100 | $332,700 | 204th of 250 | |
| Population | 1,489 | 16,200 | 2,120,246 | 334,922,499 | 148th of 315 | |
| Population density | 1/sq mi | 2/sq mi | 18/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 299th of 315 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $30,596 | $36,570 | $64,059 | $80,734 | 239th of 256 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 0% | 1.3% | 6% | 5.2% | 292nd of 309 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 52% | 63% | 86.5% | 91% | 282nd of 311 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0% | 4.2% | 9.4% | 14.1% | 301st of 315 | |
| Residents under 18 | 0% | 24% | 21.7% | 22% | 310th of 315 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 3.8% | 283rd of 308 |
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
- White47%
- Black0%
- Hispanic29%
- Asian0%
- Native American24%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial0%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 844
- Average household size
- 1.8
- Family households
- 48.3%
- Married couples
- 38.6%
- Living alone
- 51.7%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 3.2%
- Male / female
- 39% / 61%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 1,485
- Owner-occupied
- 78.7%
- Vacant
- 43.2%
- Median year built
- 1980
- Median rooms
- 4.1
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 90.4%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 15.4%
- Home value to income
- 3.4× (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 | 87825 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $53,150 | $74,888 |
| Service | $28,274 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | — | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | — | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | — | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 87%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.3%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 3.2%
- Households with broadband
- 52%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 19.2%
- No internet access
- 46.1%
- Without health insurance
- 11.1%
- Limited-English households
- 6.3%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Magdalena
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Socorro County
- Center point
- 33.9492° N, 107.6555° W
- Land area
- 2,349 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.9 sq mi
- Time zone
- Mountain Time (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
87825 spans 2 counties
- Socorro County68% of land
- Catron County33% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Alamo (unincorporated)2% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 87825
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87821 | Datil, NM | 24 mi | $83,890 |
| 87801 | Socorro, NM | 33 mi | $46,525 |
| 87943 | Winston, NM | 35 mi | — |
| 87827 | Pie Town, NM | 40 mi | — |
| 87823 | Lemitar, NM | 43 mi | — |
| 87939 | Monticello, NM | 44 mi | — |
| 87828 | Polvadera, NM | 46 mi | — |
| 87832 | San Antonio, NM | 48 mi | — |
| 87831 | San Acacia, NM | 50 mi | $12,397 |
| 87820 | Aragon, NM | 53 mi | — |
| 87935 | Elephant Butte, NM | 54 mi | $51,033 |
| 87028 | La Joya, NM | 57 mi | — |
Zip codes like 87825 elsewhere
Questions about 87825
What city is zip code 87825?
87825 is assigned to Magdalena, New Mexico. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 87825 in?
87825 is mostly in Socorro County, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 87825?
About 1,489 people live in 87825, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 87825 in?
87825 is in Mountain Time.
What is the median household income in 87825?
The median household income in 87825 is $30,596.
What zip codes are near 87825?
The closest zip codes to 87825 are 87821, 87801, 87943, 87827, 87823.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 87825, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.