ZIP Code 87742 - Rociada New Mexico
Overview
ZIP Code 87742 is located in Rociada New Mexico. 87742 is entirely within San Miguel County. Regionally, 87742 is located in the Albuquerque-Santa Fe Area.
ZIP Code 87742 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Rociada |
| Primary County | San Miguel County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 283 |
| Area Code(s) | 505 |
| Current Time | MDT |
ZIP Code 87742 Map
87742 Demographics
87742 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 87742 is White. The current unemployment level in 87742 is 4.3%.
| Population | 283 |
| Population Growth Rate | -29% |
| Population Density | 10 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 330 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $72,545 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $185,650 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.3% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 51.68% |
87742 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 185 | 51.68% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 169 | 47.21% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 4 | 1.12% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
87742 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 18 | 3.06% |
| Bachelor Degree | 149 | 25.3% |
| High School Diploma | 49 | 8.32% |
| No High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| GED or Alternate | 92 | 15.62% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 158 | 26.83% |
| Associates Degree | 38 | 6.45% |
| Masters Degree | 70 | 11.88% |
| Professional Degree | 15 | 2.55% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
87742 Geography
| Coordinates | 35.83918381, -105.36335754 |
| Adjacent ZIP Codes | |
| Region | Albuquerque-Santa Fe Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Las Vegas, NM |
| Time Zone | Mountain Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Denver |
| Area | 27 Square Miles |
87742 Schools
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87742 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a: -10F to -5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | September 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | June 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 21f - Sedimentary Mid-Elevation Forests and Shrublands | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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