| ZIP Code | 87043 |
| ZIP Code Name | Placitas |
| Primary County | Sandoval County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 3,863 |
| Area Code(s) | 505 |
| Current Time | MDT |
87043 is a United States ZIP Code located in Placitas New Mexico. Portions of 87043 are also in Placitas (Sandoval County) and La Madera (Sandoval County) and Santa Ana Pueblo and Bernalillo. 87043 is entirely within Sandoval County. 87043 is within the Albuquerque-Santa Fe Area.
87043 can be classified socioeconically as a Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in New Mexico based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 87043 have at least a Bachelor Degree. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 87043 is White. The current unemployment level in 87043 is 6.3%.
| Population | 3,863 |
| Population Growth Rate | -18.73% |
| Population Density | 53 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,417 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 10.3% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $89,809 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $118,120 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (August 2023) | 6.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 80.77% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,410 | 80.77% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 604 | 14.31% |
| Asian | 59 | 1.4% |
| Native American | 149 | 3.53% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 166 | 3.78% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,159 | 26.42% |
| High School Diploma | 518 | 11.81% |
| No High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| GED or Alternate | 49 | 1.12% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 771 | 17.58% |
| Associates Degree | 424 | 9.67% |
| Masters Degree | 767 | 17.49% |
| Professional Degree | 361 | 8.23% |
| Doctorate Degree | 167 | 3.81% |
| Coordinates | 35.29731750,-106.43465424 |
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| Region | Albuquerque-Santa Fe Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Albuquerque, NM |
| Time Zone | Mountain Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Denver |
| Area | 73 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b: 5F to 10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 23e - Conifer Woodlands and Savannas | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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