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ZIP Code 87124
Rio Rancho Estates, NM, Sandoval County
Population
58,499
Land area
77.9sq mi
People per sq mi
750
City
Rio Rancho Estates
ZIP 87124 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 87124 at a glance
- ZIP 87124 (Rio Rancho Estates) is about 43 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- The median household income is $86,555, 35% above the New Mexico median of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $298,000 (20% above New Mexico) and median rent is $1,434 a month.
Local data for ZIP 87124
Counts from official public data
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools15
- Colleges1
- Libraries2
- Banks11
- Parks19
- Grocery Stores11
- Restaurants120
- Home Health Agencies3
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers2
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers3
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment5
- Private Schools3
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities2
Housing and community stats
ZIP 87124, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$86,555
Poverty rate
7.5%
Median home value
$298,000
Prices +1.8% in a year
Median rent
$1,434/mo
Homeownership
79.1%
Bachelor's or higher
33.7%
Median age
40.9
Average commute
27.7 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
979
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
16,067
$927M annual payroll
PPP loans
$40.69M
791 loans
Campaign donations
$206K
38% D, 24% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 87124, 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 ZIP 87124, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.8%
U.S. 33.3% -1.5 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
10.6%
U.S. 12.8% -2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.7%
U.S. 11.1% +0.6 pts
Cities in ZIP 87124
ZIP codes near 87124
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 87144Rio Rancho | 6.7 mi | 100.4 |
| 87114Albuquerque | 10 mi | 20.9 |
| 87120Albuquerque | 11 mi | 57.6 |
| 87048Corrales | 12 mi | 11 |
| 87107Albuquerque | 14 mi | 14.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 87124?
- ZIP code 87124 is in Rio Rancho Estates, NM (Sandoval County).
- What county is ZIP code 87124 in?
- ZIP code 87124 is mostly in Sandoval County, New Mexico.
- How many people live in ZIP code 87124?
- About 58,499 people live in the 87124 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.