87579 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 87579 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 87579 is 4.3%.
| Population | 2,002 |
| Population Growth Rate | 67.83% |
| Population Density | 47 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 352 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $75,440 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $124,630 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.3% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 55.15% |
87579 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 432 | 28.88% |
| Black | 7 | 0.47% |
| Hispanic | 825 | 55.15% |
| Asian | 167 | 11.16% |
| Native American | 65 | 4.34% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
87579 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 8 | 1.44% |
| Bachelor Degree | 35 | 6.32% |
| High School Diploma | 173 | 31.23% |
| No High School Diploma | 14 | 2.53% |
| GED or Alternate | 37 | 6.68% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 78 | 14.08% |
| Associates Degree | 186 | 33.57% |
| Masters Degree | 23 | 4.15% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
