Median household income (1999): $22,799
Estimated median household income in 2005: $25,043
| This zip code | $25,043 | | New Mexico: | $37,492 |
Nearest zip codes: 87823, 87828, 87832, 87831, 87028, 87825.
Housing units in zip code 87801 with a mortgage: 879 (98 second mortgage, 88 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 686
Median monthly owner costs for units with a mortgage: $858
Median monthly owner costs for units without a mortgage: $242
Residents with income below the poverty level in 1999:
| This zip code: | 30.7% | | Whole state: | 18.4% |
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 1999:
| This zip code: | 14.5% | | Whole state: | 7.8% |
Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
| Here: | 5.5 | | State: | 5.6 |
Median number of rooms in apartments:
| Here: | 4.1 | | State: | 4.0 |
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Notable locations in this zip code not listed on our city pages:
Notable locations in zip code 87801: Cienega Ranch (A), Duncan Farms (B), Jacobo Sedillo Ranch (C), Kelly Ranch (D), Kelly Ranch Weather Station (E), G Coupland Ranch (F), Nogal Canyon Ranch (G), Nogal Ranch (H), Bowling Green (I), George Birner Ranch (J), Gianero Ranch (K), Pedro Armendariz Grant Number 34 (L), Ray Hunter Ranch (M), Sabino Ranch (N), San Marcial Interchange (O), Sawmill Canyon Windmill (P), Scott Ranch (Q), 179 United States 380 San Antonio Interchange (R), Hickman Ranch (S), Socorro (T). Display/hide their locations on the map
Churches in zip code 87801 include: Church of Christ (A), Church of San Miguel Historic Site (B), Church of the Epiphany Historic Site (C), Family Christian Center (D), First Presbyterian Church (E). Display/hide their locations on the map
Cemetery: San Marcial Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map
Reservoirs: Wallace Tank (A), Homestead Tank (B), Scott Tank (C), Coupland Tank (D), Beeman Tank (E), Sedillo Hill Reservoir (F), Sedillo Hill (G), Montoya Tank (H). Display/hide their locations on the map
Streams, rivers, and creeks: Rocky Arroyo (A), Rosa de Castillo, Arroyo (B), Canas, Arroyo de la (C), Salado, Rio (D), Ancha, Canada (E), Spikey Arroyo (F), Alamillo, Arroto de (G), Tinajas, Arroyo (H), Varrido, Arroyo (I). Display/hide their locations on the map
Park in zip code 87801: Langmuir Research Site (1). Display/hide its location on the map
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Year house built: |
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- 1999 to March 2000: 88
- 1995 to 1998: 246
- 1990 to 1994: 277
- 1980 to 1989: 888
- 1970 to 1979: 1,359
- 1960 to 1969: 588
- 1950 to 1959: 397
- 1940 to 1949: 257
- 1939 or earlier: 416
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Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses in Socorro, NM (87801): |
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- no bedroom: 0
- 1 bedrooms: 124
- 2 bedrooms: 638
- 3 bedrooms: 1,325
- 4 bedrooms: 329
- 5 or more bedrooms: 13
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Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments and housing units: |
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- no bedroom: 78
- 1 bedrooms: 320
- 2 bedrooms: 715
- 3 bedrooms: 345
- 4 bedrooms: 25
- 5 or more bedrooms: 0
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Vehicles available in 87801 zip code in owner-occupied houses/condos: |
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- no vehicle: 184
- 1 vehicle: 688
- 2 vehicles: 951
- 3 vehicles: 391
- 4 vehicles: 134
- 5 or more vehicles: 81
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Vehicles available in renter-occupied apartments: |
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- no vehicle: 230
- 1 vehicle: 903
- 2 vehicles: 287
- 3 vehicles: 51
- 4 vehicles: 12
- 5 or more vehicles: 0
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Estimated household income distribution in 2005:

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Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses/condos in 2005 in zip code 87801:
- $15,000 to $19,999: 9
- $20,000 to $24,999: 12
- $25,000 to $29,999: 20
- $30,000 to $34,999: 14
- $35,000 to $39,999: 34
- $40,000 to $49,999: 91
- $50,000 to $59,999: 136
- $60,000 to $69,999: 190
- $70,000 to $79,999: 188
- $80,000 to $89,999: 156
- $90,000 to $99,999: 180
- $100,000 to $124,999: 242
- $125,000 to $149,999: 99
- $150,000 to $174,999: 102
- $175,000 to $199,999: 56
- $200,000 to $249,999: 17
- $250,000 to $299,999: 11
- $300,000 to $399,999: 8
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Rent paid by renters in 2000 in zip code 87801:
- Less than $100: 90
- $100 to $149: 146
- $150 to $199: 80
- $200 to $249: 123
- $250 to $299: 375
- $300 to $349: 141
- $350 to $399: 150
- $400 to $449: 85
- $450 to $499: 70
- $500 to $549: 38
- $600 to $649: 34
- $650 to $699: 7
- $700 to $749: 18
- No cash rent: 120
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Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $82,100
Estimated median house (or condo) value in 2005 for: - White Non-Hispanic householders: $134,255
- American Indian or Alaska Native householders: $169,942
- Asian householders: $142,348
- Some other race householders: $100,293
- Two or more races householders: $77,343
- Hispanic or Latino householders: $100,293
Housing units in structures:
- One, detached: 2,369
- One, attached: 124
- Two: 166
- 3 or 4: 125
- 5 to 9: 126
- 10 to 19: 68
- 20 to 49: 76
- 50 or more: 91
- Mobile homes: 1,319
- Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 52

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Means of transportation to work
- Drove a car alone: 2,978 (69%)
- Carpooled: 550 (13%)
- Bus or trolley bus: 11 (0%)
- Motorcycle: 32 (1%)
- Bicycle: 72 (2%)
- Walked: 460 (11%)
- Other means: 78 (2%)
- Worked at home: 165 (4%)
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Travel time to work
- Less than 5 minutes: 450
- 5 to 9 minutes: 1654
- 10 to 14 minutes: 1030
- 15 to 19 minutes: 354
- 20 to 24 minutes: 77
- 25 to 29 minutes: 62
- 30 to 34 minutes: 111
- 35 to 39 minutes: 0
- 40 to 44 minutes: 69
- 45 to 59 minutes: 121
- 60 to 89 minutes: 122
- 90 or more minutes: 131
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Percentage of zip code residents living and working in this county: 93.2%
Household type by relationship
Households: 9,628
- In family households: 7,928 (1,713 male householders, 824 female householders)
1,606 spouses, 3,030 children (2,719 natural, 87 adopted, 224 stepchildren), 280 grandchildren, 17 brothers or sisters, 32 parents, 138 other relatives, 288 non-relatives
- In nonfamily households: 1,700 (704 male householders (575 living alone)), 674 female householders (558 living alone)), 322 nonrelatives
- In group quarters: 541 (85 institutionalized population)
Size of family households: 1,078 2-persons, 588 3-persons, 502 4-persons, 241 5-persons, 66 6-persons, 62 7-or-more-persons.
Size of nonfamily households: 1,133 1-person, 202 2-persons, 43 3-persons.
1,418 married couples with children.
871 single-parent households (194 men, 677 women).
61.7% of residents of 87801 zip code speak English at home.
34.3% of residents speak Spanish at home (78% very well, 14% well, 5% not well, 3% not at all).
1.9% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (97% very well, 3% not well).
1.1% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (55% very well, 39% well, 6% not well).
1.0% of residents speak other language at home (46% very well, 43% well, 11% not well).
Foreign born population: 707 (7.0%)
(28.7% of them are naturalized citizens)
| This zip code: | 7.0% | | Whole state: | 8.2% |
Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents:
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- Mexico (55%)
- China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan (12%)
- United Kingdom (5%)
- Canada (4%)
- Other Northern Africa (4%)
- Germany (4%)
- Other Caribbean (3%)
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Year of entry for the foreign-born population |
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- 1995 to March 2000: 182
- 1990 to 1994: 50
- 1985 to 1989: 191
- 1980 to 1984: 65
- 1975 to 1979: 27
- 1970 to 1974: 79
- 1970 to 1974: 24
- 1965 to 1969: 89
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First ancestries reported:
- Other groups: 5278
- German: 744
- United States or American: 726
- Irish: 382
- English: 308
- Italian: 157
- Scottish: 118
- Polish: 104
- French (except Basque): 92
- Scotch-Irish: 73
- Swedish: 54
- European: 48
- Russian: 40
- Norwegian: 31
- Canadian: 30
- Arab:: 29
- Swiss: 27
- Welsh: 25
- Dutch: 24
- British: 22
- Other Arab: 20
- French Canadian: 20
- Subsaharan African:: 19
- Austrian: 18
- West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups):: 18
- Bahamian: 18
- Yugoslavian: 17
- Guyanese: 14
- African: 11
- Iranian: 10
- Belgian: 10
- Arab/Arabic: 9
- Bulgarian: 9
- Kenyan: 8
- Slavic: 7
- Hungarian: 7
- Celtic: 6
Major facitilies with environmental interests located in this zip code:
- ANTHONY CHAVEZ FILL DIRT PIT (#57-60 NM408 in ESCONDIDA, NM)
(Integrated Compliance Information System) - ICIS-06-2005-1893, ENFORCEMENT/COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY
FORMAL ENFORCEMENT ACTION (Integrated Compliance Information System) - ICIS-06-2005-1893, ENFORCEMENT/COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NON-MAJOR (Tracking pollutant discharge elimination systems) - permit
Business SIC classification: MISCELLANEOUS NONMETALLIC MINERALS, EXCEPT FUELS
Alternative names: FILL DIRT PIT/CHAVEZ PROPERTY, MR. ANTHONY CHAVEZ
- COTTONWOOD VALLEY CH ( in SOCORRO, NM)
(National Center for Education Statistics) - STATE ID-74531003
Organizations: SOCORRO CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS (SCHOOL DISTRICT)
- EDWARD E. TORRES ELEM (239 GARFIELD AVENUE in SOCORRO, NM)
(National Center for Education Statistics) - STATE ID-74531154
Organizations: SOCORRO CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS (SCHOOL DISTRICT)
- R. S. SARRACINO MIDDLE (1425 EL CAMINO REAL in SOCORRO, NM)
(National Center for Education Statistics) - STATE ID-74531155
Organizations: SOCORRO CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS (SCHOOL DISTRICT)
- 120TPH ASPHALT PLANT (WEST OF SOCORRO in SOCORRO, NM)
AIR SYNTHETIC MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
AIR MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NON-MAJOR (Tracking pollutant discharge elimination systems) - permit
Business SIC classification: ASPHALT PAVING MIXTURES AND BLOCKS
Alternative names: A-1 QUALITY REDI MIX 120TPH ASPALT PLANT, A-1 QUALITY REDI MIX 165TPH CRUSHER NO16, A-1 QUALITY REDI MIX A1 QUALITY REDI MIX, A-1 READY MIX 165 TPH CRUSHER, A1 QUALITY REDI MIX, INC., ADOBE SAND & GRAVEL
- SALOME SCRAP YARD (310 CHURCH ST in SOCORRO, NM)
(Integrated Compliance Information System) - ICIS-06-2000-0640, FORMAL ENFORCEMENT ACTION
Business SIC classification: SCRAP AND WASTE MATERIALS
- EAGLE-PICHER INDUSTRIES INC. (EXIT 152 I-25 in SOCORRO, NM)
SUPERFUND (Superfund database)
COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY (Tracking inspections of insecticide, fungicide, and rodenticide, and toxic substances)
TSD (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
TRI REPORTER (Tracking of toxic chemicals releasing facilities)
Business SIC classification: STORAGE BATTERIES
Organizations: EGALE PRICHER (CONTACT/OPERATOR)
, EAGLE PICHER IND INC (CONTACT/OWNER)
Alternative names: EAGLE PICHER CAREFREE BATTERIES
- AEROJET ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS DIV (1100 BULLOCK AVE in SOCORRO, NM)
(Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
Organizations: AEROJECT GENERAL CORP (CONTACT/OWNER)
- AUTOMATIC AUTOMOTIVE (1227 W MAIN ST in SOCORRO, NM)
(Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
Organizations: TY R ZIMMERMAN (CONTACT/OWNER)
- BURLINGTON NORTHERN & SANTA FE (CALIFORNIA & MANZANERAS in SOCORRO, NM)
(Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
- CHEVRON 75865 (1101 NW CALIFORNIA in SOCORRO, NM)
(Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
Organizations: EVERREADY OIL CO (CONTACT/OWNER)
Alternative names: CHEVRON STATION #75865, TONY'S CHEVRON, TONY'S CHEVRON
- CHEVRON USA INC SOCORRO BULK PLANT (701 PARK in SOCORRO, NM)
(Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
- GULF MINERAL RESOURCES CO IRON MT (IRON MOUNTAIN PROJECT SITE in SOCORRO, NM)
(Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
Median worth of mobile homes: $33,200
Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 3%
Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 2%
Most commonly used house heating fuel: |
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- Utility gas (53%)
- Bottled, tank, or LP gas (23%)
- Electricity (13%)
- Wood (10%)
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Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:
- This state: 6117
- Northeast: 428
- Midwest: 755
- South: 1063
- West: 1043
55% of the 87801 zip code residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
Out of people who lived in different houses, 47% lived in this county.
Out of people who lived in different counties, 48% lived in New Mexico.
Population in 1990: 9,663. Population change in the 1990s: +482 (+5.0%).
Year Householders Moved Into Unit:
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Private vs. public school enrollment:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 18
| Here: | 1.5% | | New Mexico: | 8.2% |
Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 0
| Here: | 0.0% | | New Mexico: | 7.8% |
Students in private undergraduate colleges: 85
| Here: | 7.1% | | New Mexico: | 11.9% |
School Enrollment by Level of School
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Companies with federal contracts located in this zip code (SOCORRO, NM):
- PHYSICS MATHEMATICS AND COMPUT (1222 APACHE DRIVE; small business): $4,393,060 in 50 contracts from 2000 to 2006
Contracts for Engineering -- Advanced Development (R&D), ADP Systems Development Services, Defense Ships -- Advanced Development (R&D), Programming Services, and more by Navy Signed by year: 2000: $532,144; 2001: $449,975; 2002: $412,110; 2003: $970,866; 2004: $697,046; 2005: $1,217,674; 2006: $113,245.
Biggest contracts:
$588,127 with Navy for Engineering -- Advanced Development (R&D). Signed on 2005-09-02. Completion date: 2007-09-30.
$319,134, same as above. Signed on 2005-08-01. Completion date: 2007-07-31.
$305,573 with Navy for ADP Systems Development Services. Signed on 2003-09-15. Completion date: 2004-12-14.
$302,991 with Navy for Engineering -- Advanced Development (R&D). Signed on 2004-08-20. Completion date: 2005-09-30.
- MAGDALENA RIDGE OBSERVATORY CO (801 LEROY PLACE): $300,000 in 3 contracts from 2000 to 2001
$1,250,000 with Army for Defense Missile and Space Systems -- Advanced Development (R&D). Signed on 2001-03-09. Completion date: 2001-10-19.
$200,000, same as above. Signed on 2000-10-27. Completion date: 2001-10-19.
$-1,150,000, same as above. Signed on 2001-07-30. Completion date: 2001-10-19.
- LAYNE'S AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE (RT 2, BOX 7; small business): $137,601 in 27 contracts from 2003 to 2005
Contracts for Maintenance, Repair and Rebuilding of Equipment -- Vehicular Equipment Components, Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Shop Specialized Equipment by Army Signed by year: 2000: $0; 2001: $0; 2002: $0; 2003: $10,000; 2004: $62,268; 2005: $65,333; 2006: $0.
Biggest contracts:
$18,651 with Army for Maintenance, Repair and Rebuilding of Equipment -- Vehicular Equipment Components. Signed on 2005-05-11. Completion date: 2004-12-31.
$15,000, same as above. Signed on 2005-09-30. Completion date: 2004-12-31.
$12,622 with Army for Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Shop Specialized Equipment. Signed on 2004-08-16. Completion date: 2004-12-31.
$12,000, same as above. Signed on 2004-06-22. Completion date: 2004-12-31.
- SOCORRO JANITORIAL INC (812 GRANADA ST; small business): $86,651 in 5 contracts from 2003 to 2006
Contracts for Custodial Janitorial Services by Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Department of Defense Signed by year: 2000: $0; 2001: $0; 2002: $0; 2003: $21,331; 2004: $21,331; 2005: $21,331; 2006: $22,658.
Biggest contracts:
$22,444 with Defense Threat Reduction Agency for Custodial Janitorial Services. Signed on 2006-05-22. Completion date: 2007-07-06.
$21,331 with Department of Defense for Custodial Janitorial Services. Signed on 2005-07-20. Completion date: 2004-07-06.
$21,331 with Defense Threat Reduction Agency for Custodial Janitorial Services. Signed on 2004-07-29. Completion date: 2004-07-06.
$21,331 with Department of Defense for Custodial Janitorial Services. Signed on 2003-07-07. Completion date: 2004-07-06.
- SMA ENTERPRISES INC (W HWY 60; small business)
2 employees, $400000 revenue. Hist. Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Firm: $6,000 in 2 contracts from 2000 to 2001
$7,000 with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property -- Waste Treatment and Storage Facilities. Signed on 2000-09-15. Completion date: 2000-11-15.
$-1,000, same as above. Signed on 2001-09-15. Completion date: 2000-11-15.
- JARAMILLOS PLUMBING & HEATING (302 OTERO AVE E; small business)
$5,000 with Forest Service (disused code: now 12C2) for Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property -- Sewage and Waste Facilities. Signed on 2000-09-15. Completion date: 2000-10-15.
- LOS TORRES, INC (105 MANZANARES NW; small business)
8 employees, $900000 revenue.
$3,000 with Bureau of Land Management for Saws and Filing Machines. Signed on 2002-04-15. Completion date: 2002-05-15.
Top industries in this zip code by the number of employees in 2005:
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (250-499 employees: 1 establishment, 10-19 employees: 3 establishments, 1-4 employees: 1 establishment)
- Accommodation and Food Services: Limited-Service Restaurants (50-99: 1, 20-49: 4, 10-19: 1, 5-9: 2, 1-4: 1)
- Accommodation and Food Services: Full-Service Restaurants (20-49: 4, 10-19: 2, 1-4: 3)
- Health Care and Social Assistance: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (100-249: 1)
- Accommodation and Food Services: Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (20-49: 3, 10-19: 2, 1-4: 3)
- Health Care and Social Assistance: Nursing Care Facilities (50-99: 1)
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People in group quarters
- 453 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)
- 55 people in nursing homes
- 30 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
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