87544 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 87544 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 87544 is White. The current unemployment level in 87544 is 4.3%.
| Population | 13,661 |
| Population Growth Rate | -25.39% |
| Population Density | 61 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 7,498 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 14.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $117,408 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $328,430 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.3% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.1% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 73.16% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 55.93% |
87544 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 10,393 | 73.16% |
| Black | 163 | 1.15% |
| Hispanic | 2,562 | 18.03% |
| Asian | 949 | 6.68% |
| Native American | 139 | 0.98% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
87544 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,678 | 58.32% |
| Black | 27 | 0.94% |
| Hispanic | 979 | 34.03% |
| Asian | 147 | 5.11% |
| Native American | 45 | 1.56% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.03% |
87544 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 381 | 3.07% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,325 | 26.81% |
| High School Diploma | 1,207 | 9.73% |
| No High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| GED or Alternate | 248 | 2% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,665 | 13.43% |
| Associates Degree | 857 | 6.91% |
| Masters Degree | 2,208 | 17.81% |
| Professional Degree | 162 | 1.31% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2,347 | 18.93% |