| Official Zip Code Name | Rio Rancho |
| Zip Code State | New Mexico |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Sandoval |
| Area Code | 505 |
| Alternate Zip Code Names | ALBUQUERQUE |
| Unacceptable Zip Code Names | PANORAMA HEIGHTS RANCHO WEST |
| Current Population: | 51404 |
| Racial Majority: | 52.4% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | Hispanic 52.1% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 7.7% |
| Median Household Income | $58131 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $58240 |
| School Test Performance: | Above Average |
| Average Commute Time | 27.4 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Mountain Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 5194 - 6244 ft. |
| Area | 64 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 35.25464400, -106.75301500 |
The current unemployment level in 87124 is 7.7% which is higher than the current county unemployment level of 7.1% and is lower than the current state unemployment at 8.2% and higher than the current national unemployment rate at 6.0%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 87124 decreased to 51404 from 52751 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 87124 is while the majority ethnicity attending 87124 public schools is Hispanic. 46.4% of students in 87124 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 27708 | 52.4% | 28330 | -2% |
| Black Or African American | 1578 | 2.98% | 1185 | +33% |
| Hispanic | 20423 | 38.62% | 18371 | +11% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 749 | 1.42% | 1247 | -40% |
| Asian | 1226 | 2.32% | 980 | +25% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 56 | 0.11% | 56 | +0% |
| Other Race | 121 | 0.05% | 121 | -78% |
| Two Or More Races | 1114 | 2.1% | 1114 | +-0% |
| White | 36.4% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 2.7% |
| Hispanic | 52.1% |
| Asian | 1.9% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 3.2% |
| Two or More Races | 3.5% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 51404 | 52751 |
| Male Population | 48.50% | |
| Female Population | 51.50% | |
| Total Households | 19363 |
| Test Score Performance | Above Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 46.4% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 81.8% |
| Median Household Income | $58131 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 40.50% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 41.50% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 18.00% |
| 87124 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| New Mexico District 3 | Ben Ray Luj?n | Democrat |
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| 87124 New Mexico State House of Representatives Districts | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| 23 | Daymon Ely | Democrat |
| 44 | Jane Powdrell-Culbert | Republican |
| 57 | Jason Harper | Republican |
| 60 | Tim Lewis | Republican |
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| 87124 New Mexico State Senate Districts | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| 9 | John Sapien | Democrat |
| 10 | Candace Gould | Republican |
| 22 | Benny Shendo | Democrat |
| 40 | Craig Brandt | Republican |
| Related Maps: Map of All New Mexico State Senate Districts | ||
| 87144 - Rio Rancho |
| 00064 - Sandoval County |
| 87048 - Corrales |
| 87114 - Albuquerque |
| Rio Rancho, NM |
| Corrales, NM |
| Albuquerque, NM |
Zip Code 87124 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 20 | 24 | 30 | 36 | 45 | 54 | 60 | 59 | 51 | 39 | 28 | 20 | 39 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 49 | 55 | 63 | 71 | 80 | 90 | 92 | 89 | 83 | 72 | 58 | 49 | 71 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | .5 | .42 | .66 | .53 | .71 | .62 | 1.53 | 1.73 | 1.09 | 1.06 | .62 | .51 | 9.98 |
| List of High Schools in Zipcode 87124 | |
|---|---|
| Rio Rancho High School | Sandoval |
| V Sue Cleveland High School | Sandoval |
| List of Middle Schools in Zipcode 87124 | |
|---|---|
| Eagle Ridge Middle School | Sandoval |
| Lincoln Middle School | Sandoval |
| Rio Rancho Middle School | Sandoval |
| Quail Ranch |
| Seven Bar North |