County

Socorro County, NM

9 ZIP codes  ·  9 cities  ·  New Mexico

👥15,531Population
💰$48,461Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂39.9Median Age
🏠$146,912Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓26.5%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 54% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 34%Hispanic: 48.3%Black: 0.4%Asian: 3.1%Other: 4.3%Race
White34.0%
Hispanic48.3%
Black0.4%
Asian3.1%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
13%
25–44
20%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.97
Below Poverty29.5% ▲ 195% above avg
College Grads26.5% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 54% below avg
No HS Diploma372 (4.2%)
HS Graduate3,644 (41.4%)
Some College1,089 (12.4%)
Associates1,370 (15.6%)
Bachelors615 (7%)
Graduate Degree1,708 (19.4%)

Education

No HS: 4.2%HS Grad: 41.4%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 15.6%Bachelors: 7%Graduate: 19.4%Edu
No HS4.2%
HS Grad41.4%
Some College12.4%
Associates15.6%
Bachelors7.0%
Graduate19.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.8%Renter: 27.2%Tenure
Owner72.8%
Renter27.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,461 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$146,911 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$676/mo
Total Housing Units7,444
Vacant Units2,327

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Walked
10%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
68%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
55%
About Socorro County, NM

Socorro County is located in New Mexico and encompasses 9 ZIP codes spanning 9 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 15,531 residents. With a median age of 39.87, it is a middle-aged county.

Socorro County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $48,461 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.3%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 29.5% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Socorro County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $146,911 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $676. Homeownership rates are high at 72.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Socorro County are racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 48.3%. Educational attainment is moderately educated — 26.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Socorro County, NM is a working-class area in New Mexico. The 9 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 Codes in Socorro County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
87823 Lemitar 558 $90,707 $135,500 — 0.0% 32.8%
87825 Magdalena 2,550 $29,712 $110,800 — 9.5% 26.7%
87801 Socorro 9,309 $54,032 $165,700 $676 1.2% 30.4%
87062 Veguita 1,792 $33,047 $82,200 — 0.0% 17.8%

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