87048 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 87048 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 87048 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 87048 is 4.3%.
| Population | 8,839 |
| Population Growth Rate | -2.70% |
| Population Density | 786 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 3,530 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 11.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $95,750 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $560,320 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.3% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 73.12% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 51.28% |
87048 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 7,108 | 73.12% |
| Black | 138 | 1.42% |
| Hispanic | 1,900 | 19.55% |
| Asian | 277 | 2.85% |
| Native American | 298 | 3.07% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
87048 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 131 | 42.95% |
| Black | 2 | 0.66% |
| Hispanic | 160 | 52.46% |
| Asian | 4 | 1.31% |
| Native American | 6 | 1.97% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.66% |
87048 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 357 | 5.35% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,735 | 26.01% |
| High School Diploma | 1,467 | 21.99% |
| No High School Diploma | 1 | 0.01% |
| GED or Alternate | 102 | 1.53% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,023 | 15.34% |
| Associates Degree | 389 | 5.83% |
| Masters Degree | 1,089 | 16.32% |
| Professional Degree | 296 | 4.44% |
| Doctorate Degree | 212 | 3.18% |