City

Placitas, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  Sandoval County  ·  New Mexico

👥4,375Population
💰$110,268Median HH Income▲ 45% above avg
🎂63.2Median Age
🏠$520,200Median Home Value▲ 87% above avg
🎓67.3%College Grads▲ 74% above avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 38% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.0% Female 46.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74.2%Hispanic: 15.2%Asian: 1.5%Other: 2.4%Race
White74.2%
Hispanic15.2%
Asian1.5%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
3%
18–24
1%
25–44
14%
45–64
33%
65+
21%

Key Indicators

Median Age63.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.01
Below Poverty2.0% ▼ 80% below avg
College Grads67.3% ▲ 74% above avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 38% below avg
No HS Diploma9 (0.2%)
HS Graduate557 (14.3%)
Some College147 (3.8%)
Associates563 (14.4%)
Bachelors312 (8%)
Graduate Degree2,309 (59.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 14.3%Some College: 3.8%Associates: 14.4%Bachelors: 8%Graduate: 59.3%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad14.3%
Some College3.8%
Associates14.4%
Bachelors8.0%
Graduate59.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.6%Renter: 8.4%Tenure
Owner91.6%
Renter8.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
2%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
31%
Over $500k
53%

Financials

Median HH Income$110,268 ▲ 45% above avg
Median Home Value$520,200 ▲ 87% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,869/mo
Total Housing Units2,349
Vacant Units168

Income Distribution

Under $25k
4%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
22%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
64%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
34%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
9%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
40%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
35%
2000+
53%
About Placitas, NM

Placitas is a city in New Mexico, located in Sandoval County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,375 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 63.2 years.

Economically, Placitas is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $110,268 is above the national average. Approximately 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Placitas is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $520,200, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,869 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Placitas is highly educated. 67.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (74.24%).

Placitas, NM offers residents above-average earning potential within New Mexico.

ZIP Codes in Placitas
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
87043 4,375 $110,268 $520,200 $1,869 3.0% 67.3% 91.6%