ZIP Code 87043 - Placitas New Mexico
Overview
ZIP Code 87043 is 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. Regionally, 87043 is located in the Albuquerque-Santa Fe Area.
ZIP Code 87043 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Placitas |
| Primary County | Sandoval County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 4,066 |
| Area Code(s) | 505 |
| Current Time | MDT |
ZIP Code 87043 Map
87043 Demographics
87043 can be classified socioeconomically as 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 87043 is White. The current unemployment level in 87043 is 4.3%.
| Population | 4,066 |
| Population Growth Rate | -18.73% |
| Population Density | 55 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,417 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 10.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $89,809 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $352,090 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.3% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.9% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 80.77% |
87043 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | 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% |
87043 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 166 | 3.79% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,159 | 26.45% |
| High School Diploma | 518 | 11.82% |
| No High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| GED or Alternate | 49 | 1.12% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 771 | 17.59% |
| Associates Degree | 424 | 9.68% |
| Masters Degree | 767 | 17.5% |
| Professional Degree | 361 | 8.24% |
| Doctorate Degree | 167 | 3.81% |
87043 Geography
| Coordinates | 35.2973175, -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 |
87043 Schools
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87043 Weather and Climate Data
| 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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