87042 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in New Mexico based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 87042 is White. The current unemployment level in 87042 is 6.7%.
| Population | 3,447 |
| Population Growth Rate | -4.37% |
| Population Density | 40 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,328 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 4.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $53,764 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $61,620 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 6.7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 55.18% |
87042 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,529 | 55.18% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1,989 | 43.4% |
| Asian | 65 | 1.42% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
87042 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 327 | 14.22% |
| Bachelor Degree | 313 | 13.61% |
| High School Diploma | 622 | 27.04% |
| No High School Diploma | 51 | 2.22% |
| GED or Alternate | 47 | 2.04% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 666 | 28.96% |
| Associates Degree | 117 | 5.09% |
| Masters Degree | 144 | 6.26% |
| Professional Degree | 13 | 0.57% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |