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Socorro, NM
City in Socorro County, New Mexico. ZIP codes: 87801.
Population
8,481
Land area
14.5sq mi
People per sq mi
587
ZIP codes
1
Socorro and its ZIP codes
Socorro at a glance
- Socorro is about 34 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- It is the 29th most populous of 495 cities and towns in New Mexico.
- Households here earn a median of $39,375 a year, 39% less than the New Mexico figure of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $152,900 (38% below New Mexico) and median rent is $711 a month.
Local data for Socorro, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Socorro, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$39,375
Poverty rate
32.6%
Median home value
$152,900
Median rent
$711/mo
Homeownership
57.3%
Bachelor's or higher
25.1%
Median age
29.6
Average commute
11.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,090), German Americans (691), Irish Americans (268).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Socorro County. PPP loans are for Socorro.
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
$5.87M
121 loans, 1,192 jobs reported
How people get to work
Socorro, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.1%
- Carpooled5.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked12.0%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home9.1%
Average one-way commute: 11.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Socorro, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone17 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Socorro, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.7%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
12.7%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
17.3%
U.S. 11.1% +6.2 pts
ZIP codes in Socorro
1 in or overlapping Socorro. Population shown
Cities near Socorro
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EscondidaCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 0.1 |
| Luis LopezCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 0.5 |
| LemitarCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 1.4 |
| PolvaderaCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 1 |
| San AntonioCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| ChamizalCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| San AntonitoCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| San AcaciaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| AlamilloCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| MagdalenaVillage | 19 mi | 6.2 |
| La JoyaCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.9 |
| AbeytasCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 1.2 |
| Las NutriasCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Socorro, NM in?
- Socorro is in Socorro County, New Mexico.
- What ZIP codes are in Socorro, NM?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Socorro include 87801.
- What is the population of Socorro, NM?
- About 8,481 people live in Socorro, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Socorro?
- Nearby places include Escondida (3 mi), Luis Lopez (4.9 mi), Lemitar (6.6 mi), Polvadera (9.8 mi), San Antonio (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023