ZIP Code 87044 - Ponderosa New Mexico
Overview
ZIP Code 87044 is located in Ponderosa New Mexico. 87044 is entirely within Sandoval County. Regionally, 87044 is located in the Albuquerque-Santa Fe Area.
ZIP Code 87044 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Ponderosa |
| Primary County | Sandoval County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 160 |
| Area Code(s) | 505 / 575 |
| Current Time | MDT |
ZIP Code 87044 Map
87044 Demographics
87044 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 87044 is White. The current unemployment level in 87044 is 4.3%.
| Population | 160 |
| Population Growth Rate | -64.6% |
| Population Density | 1 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 222 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $50,481 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $162,050 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.3% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.1% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 85.71% |
87044 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 114 | 85.71% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 19 | 14.29% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
87044 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 22 | 8.21% |
| Bachelor Degree | 30 | 11.19% |
| High School Diploma | 85 | 31.72% |
| No High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| GED or Alternate | 9 | 3.36% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 53 | 19.78% |
| Associates Degree | 40 | 14.93% |
| Masters Degree | 15 | 5.6% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 14 | 5.22% |
87044 Geography
| Coordinates | 35.70356369, -106.53993225 |
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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 | 166 Square Miles |
87044 Schools
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87044 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b: -5F to 0F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 21h - Volcanic Mid-Elevation Forests and Shrublands | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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