City

Socorro, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  Socorro County  ·  New Mexico

👥9,309Population
💰$54,032Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂39.2Median Age
🏠$165,700Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓30.4%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊1.2%Unemployment▼ 76% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.1% Female 47.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 36%Hispanic: 51.1%Black: 0.3%Asian: 3.2%Other: 4.3%Race
White36.0%
Hispanic51.1%
Black0.3%
Asian3.2%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
13%
18–24
20%
25–44
21%
45–64
23%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.86
Below Poverty22.0% ▲ 120% above avg
College Grads30.4% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment1.2% ▼ 76% below avg
No HS Diploma336 (6.4%)
HS Graduate1,649 (31.6%)
Some College698 (13.4%)
Associates949 (18.2%)
Bachelors376 (7.2%)
Graduate Degree1,210 (23.2%)

Education

No HS: 6.4%HS Grad: 31.6%Some College: 13.4%Associates: 18.2%Bachelors: 7.2%Graduate: 23.2%Edu
No HS6.4%
HS Grad31.6%
Some College13.4%
Associates18.2%
Bachelors7.2%
Graduate23.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.9%Renter: 36.1%Tenure
Owner63.9%
Renter36.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,032 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$165,700 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$676/mo
Total Housing Units4,272
Vacant Units1,230

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Walked
13%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
83%
15–30 min
12%
30–45 min
2%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
53%
About Socorro, NM

Socorro is a city in New Mexico, located in Socorro County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,309 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.2 years.

Economically, Socorro is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,032 is below the national average. Approximately 22.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Socorro is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $165,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $676 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Socorro is moderately educated. 30.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (51.07%).

Socorro, NM offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New Mexico.

ZIP Codes in Socorro
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
87801 9,309 $54,032 $165,700 $676 1.2% 30.4% 63.9%