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Rio Rancho Estates, NM
Census-designated place in Sandoval County, New Mexico. ZIP codes: 87124, 87144.
Population
1,571
Land area
68.4sq mi
People per sq mi
23
ZIP codes
2
Rio Rancho Estates and its ZIP codes
Rio Rancho Estates at a glance
- Rio Rancho Estates is 32% denser than New Mexico as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $91,635 a year, 43% more than the New Mexico figure of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $153,500 (38% below New Mexico).
Local data for Rio Rancho Estates, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rio Rancho Estates, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$91,635
Poverty rate
19.6%
Median home value
$153,500
Homeownership
91.2%
Bachelor's or higher
16.0%
Median age
46.5
Average commute
42.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (678), German Americans (107), Irish Americans (62).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sandoval County. PPP loans are for Rio Rancho Estates.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Sep 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,469
35,867 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,016
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.3B
FY 2026, $8,945 per person
PPP loans
$40.7M
791 loans, 5,606 jobs reported
How people get to work
Rio Rancho Estates, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.4%
- Carpooled15.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home13.2%
Average one-way commute: 42.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rio Rancho Estates, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
969
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
558
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 24°F
9.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rio Rancho Estates, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.7%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
10.6%
U.S. 12.8% -2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.7%
U.S. 11.1% +4.6 pts
ZIP codes in Rio Rancho Estates
2 in or overlapping Rio Rancho Estates. Population shown
Cities near Rio Rancho Estates
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Rio RanchoCity | 7.1 mi | 103.4 |
| Paradise HillsCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 1 |
| CorralesVillage | 11 mi | 10.8 |
| Los Ranchos de AlbuquerqueVillage | 13 mi | 4.5 |
| Pueblo of Sandia VillageCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| BernalilloTown | 13 mi | 5.2 |
| Edith EnclaveCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| North ValleyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 6.9 |
| Santa Ana PuebloCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 7.4 |
| Zia PuebloCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 27 |
| San YsidroVillage | 18 mi | 2.3 |
| AlbuquerqueCity | 18 mi | 187.3 |
| AlgodonesCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 7.3 |
| PlacitasCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 29.4 |
| Sandia HeightsCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.8 |
| South ValleyCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 29 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rio Rancho Estates, NM in?
- Rio Rancho Estates is in Sandoval County, New Mexico.
- What ZIP codes are in Rio Rancho Estates, NM?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Rio Rancho Estates include 87124, 87144.
- What is the population of Rio Rancho Estates, NM?
- About 1,571 people live in Rio Rancho Estates, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rio Rancho Estates?
- Nearby places include Rio Rancho (7.1 mi), Paradise Hills (9.3 mi), Corrales (11 mi), Los Ranchos de Albuquerque (13 mi), Pueblo of Sandia Village (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023