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Sandoval County, NM

26 cities and towns and 19 ZIP codes in Sandoval County, New Mexico.

Population

153,604

Land area

3,710sq mi

People per sq mi

41

ZIP codes

19

Cities and towns in Sandoval County

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Sandoval County at a glance

  • Sandoval County is about 2.4 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
  • It is the 4th most populous of 33 counties in New Mexico.
  • Households here earn a median of $86,636 a year, 35% more than the New Mexico figure of $64,059.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $313,800 (26% above New Mexico) and median rent is $1,427 a month.
  • The biggest population centers are Rio Rancho (108,515), Bernalillo (9,086) and Corrales (8,555).

Local data for Sandoval County, NM

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Sandoval County, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$86,636

Poverty rate

10.0%

Median home value

$313,800

Prices +2.0% in a year

Median rent

$1,427/mo

Homeownership

83.5%

Bachelor's or higher

33.8%

Median age

41.3

Average commute

30.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (31,629), German Americans (17,181), Irish Americans (12,882).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans

Details

Unemployment rate

4.9%

Aug 2026, +0.6 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

$127M

2,017 loans, 16,864 jobs reported

Campaign donations

$1.4M

Itemized, 2026 cycle

EconomyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Sandoval County, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone71.2%
  • Carpooled8.3%
  • Public transit0.5%
  • Walked1.0%
  • Bicycle0.4%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
  • Worked from home16.8%

Average one-way commute: 30.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Sandoval County, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

969

Most often drought

Flood insurance policies

558

1.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

89° / 19°F

15.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Sandoval County, NM, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

32.6%

U.S. 33.3% -0.7 pts

Diabetes

11.8%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

11.2%

U.S. 12.8% -1.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

12.3%

U.S. 11.1% +1.2 pts

Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Sandoval County

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Frequently asked questions

What is the largest city in Sandoval County, NM?
Rio Rancho is the largest city or town in Sandoval County, with about 108,515 residents.
How many ZIP codes are in Sandoval County?
Sandoval County includes 19 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 87001, 87004, 87013, 87018, 87024.
What is the population of Sandoval County, NM?
About 153,604 people live in Sandoval County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What counties border Sandoval County?
Sandoval County borders Bernalillo County, Santa Fe County, San Juan County, McKinley County, Rio Arriba County, Cibola County, Los Alamos County.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023