Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.78 |
| Below Poverty | 10.4% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 44.4% ▲ 15% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.7% ▲ 16% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,093 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 23,572 (23.6%) |
| Some College | 11,365 (11.4%) |
| Associates | 18,427 (18.5%) |
| Bachelors | 11,763 (11.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 33,573 (33.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $83,281 ▲ 9% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $279,802 ≈ Avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,418/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 60,448 |
| Vacant Units | 4,200 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Sandoval County is located in New Mexico and encompasses 18 ZIP codes spanning 17 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 153,342 residents. With a median age of 41.08, it is a middle-aged county.
Sandoval County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $83,280 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.7%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 10.4% is near the national average.
Housing in Sandoval County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $279,802 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,417. Homeownership rates are high at 83.4%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Sandoval County are racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 41.3%. Educational attainment is well-educated — 44.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Sandoval County, NM is a middle-income area in New Mexico. The 18 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87001 | Algodones | 3,551 | $65,417 | $224,800 | — | 13.1% | 24.4% |
| 87004 | Bernalillo | 11,274 | $63,319 | $235,200 | $1,066 | 5.4% | 36.5% |
| 87083 | Cochiti Lake | 453 | $54,861 | $208,100 | $1,482 | 4.5% | 59.0% |
| 87072 | Cochiti Pueblo | 599 | $49,688 | $205,700 | — | 12.7% | 21.2% |
| 87048 | Corrales | 9,173 | $112,716 | $552,000 | $1,184 | 6.6% | 59.7% |
| 87018 | Counselor | 556 | $28,333 | $32,500 | — | 9.5% | 9.2% |
| 87013 | Cuba | 5,314 | $31,181 | $77,900 | $1,038 | 18.4% | 20.1% |
| 87024 | Jemez Pueblo | 2,792 | $61,992 | $185,600 | $993 | 3.3% | 34.7% |
| 87025 | Jemez Springs | 1,338 | $149,326 | $436,100 | $746 | 5.6% | 71.3% |
| 87041 | Pena Blanca | 848 | $77,847 | $164,100 | $875 | 6.0% | 19.1% |
| 87043 | Placitas | 4,375 | $110,268 | $520,200 | $1,869 | 3.0% | 67.3% |
| 87044 | Ponderosa | 252 | $49,583 | — | — | 0.0% | 19.3% |
| 87046 | Regina | 122 | $58,125 | $328,900 | — | 0.0% | 27.1% |
| 87124 | Rio Rancho | 58,402 | $82,278 | $262,800 | $1,380 | 4.5% | 43.6% |
| 87144 | Rio Rancho | 49,976 | $90,973 | $280,600 | $1,670 | 5.1% | 49.9% |
| 87053 | San Ysidro | 983 | $53,125 | $234,900 | $1,518 | 8.3% | 19.3% |
| 87052 | Santo Domingo Pueblo | 3,108 | $61,354 | $144,700 | $831 | 8.6% | 13.0% |