| ZIP Code | 87044 |
|---|---|
| City | Ponderosa |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Sandoval County |
| Area Code | 575 |
| Elevation | 8,509 ft |
| Latitude | 35.712493 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -106.65656 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 35043 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 54.2 yrs ↑ 17% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.75 |
| Below Poverty | 38.9% ▲ 289% above avg |
| College Grads | 19.3% ▼ 50% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 129 (60.8%) |
| Some College | 22 (10.4%) |
| Associates | 20 (9.4%) |
| Bachelors | 12 (5.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 29 (13.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $49,583 ▼ 35% below avg |
|---|---|
| Total Units | 210 |
| Vacant Units | 66 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.75 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 210 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 66 |
| Owner Occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 0.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.75 |
ZIP code 87044 is located in Ponderosa, New Mexico, within Sandoval County. With a population of 252, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 54.2 years. Economically, 87044 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $49,583 is below the national average.
The population of 87044 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 45.6%. Residents are less-educated — 19.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 38.9%.
About 25% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 68%.
Overall, ZIP code 87044 in Ponderosa, NM is characterized as working-class, less-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied.