87144 can be classified socioeconomically as Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in New Mexico based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 87144 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 87144 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 87144 is 5.2%.
| Population | 48,815 |
| Population Growth Rate | 13.68% |
| Population Density | 300 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 13,046 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $77,687 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $331,530 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2025) | 5.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.4% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 58.23% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 57.85% |
87144 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 33,572 | 58.08% |
| Black | 1,187 | 2.05% |
| Hispanic | 21,513 | 37.21% |
| Asian | 651 | 1.13% |
| Native American | 734 | 1.27% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 151 | 0.26% |
87144 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,475 | 30.19% |
| Black | 195 | 2.38% |
| Hispanic | 5,027 | 61.32% |
| Asian | 93 | 1.13% |
| Native American | 400 | 4.88% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 8 | 0.1% |
87144 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,930 | 8.57% |
| Bachelor Degree | 4,786 | 21.26% |
| High School Diploma | 4,446 | 19.75% |
| No High School Diploma | 241 | 1.07% |
| GED or Alternate | 953 | 4.23% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,823 | 21.42% |
| Associates Degree | 3,134 | 13.92% |
| Masters Degree | 1,650 | 7.33% |
| Professional Degree | 291 | 1.29% |
| Doctorate Degree | 259 | 1.15% |