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Polvadera, NM
Census-designated place in Socorro County, New Mexico. ZIP codes: 87828.
Population
1,033
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,066
ZIP codes
1
Polvadera and its ZIP codes
Polvadera at a glance
- Polvadera is about 61 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $27,158 a year, 58% less than the New Mexico figure of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $123,700 (50% below New Mexico).
Housing and community stats
Polvadera, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$27,158
Poverty rate
88.7%
Median home value
$123,700
Homeownership
82.7%
Bachelor's or higher
7.8%
Median age
6.2
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (269).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Socorro County. PPP loans are for Polvadera.
Unemployment rate
5.4%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,770
4,870 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,298
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$335M
FY 2026, $20,192 per person
PPP loans
$2,710
2 loans, 501 jobs reported
How people get to work
Polvadera, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone41.4%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home58.6%
Environment and hazard risk
Polvadera, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
669
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
144
2.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 23°F
10.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Polvadera, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
17.9%
U.S. 12.1% +5.8 pts
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
23.9%
U.S. 11.1% +12.8 pts
ZIP codes in Polvadera
1 in or overlapping Polvadera. Population shown
Cities near Polvadera
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ChamizalCensus-designated place | 1.1 mi | 0.4 |
| LemitarCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 1.4 |
| San AcaciaCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 0.7 |
| AlamilloCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 1.2 |
| EscondidaCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 0.1 |
| SocorroCity | 9.8 mi | 14.5 |
| La JoyaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| Luis LopezCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| MagdalenaVillage | 19 mi | 6.2 |
| AbeytasCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| San AntonioCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| Las NutriasCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1 |
| San AntonitoCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.7 |
| VeguitaCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.8 |
| Casa ColoradaCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 5.5 |
| MadroneCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 3.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Polvadera, NM in?
- Polvadera is in Socorro County, New Mexico.
- What ZIP codes are in Polvadera, NM?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Polvadera include 87828.
- What is the population of Polvadera, NM?
- About 1,033 people live in Polvadera, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Polvadera?
- Nearby places include Chamizal (1.1 mi), Lemitar (3.2 mi), San Acacia (3.5 mi), Alamillo (3.7 mi), Escondida (6.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023