ZIP code 87124
Where is ZIP code 87124?
Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Sandoval County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 87124 belongs to Rio Rancho, New Mexico in Sandoval County. 87124 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Mountain Time zone and uses area code 505. About 58,499 people live in the 87124 area, where the median household income is $86,555. The closest ZIP codes are 87048 (Corrales, 3.6 mi east), 87101 (Albuquerque, 4 mi southeast) and 87114 (Albuquerque, 4.4 mi south).
| ZIP code | 87124 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Rio Rancho |
| Also accepted | Albuquerque |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Sandoval County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 505 |
| Coordinates | 35.2493, -106.6818 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 871 |
Population and income in 87124
| Population | 58,499 · higher than 99% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 750 · higher than 92% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median age | 40.9 years · lower than 58% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $86,555 · higher than 88% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $41,374 |
| Below the poverty line | 7.5% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 34% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $298,000 · higher than 79% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,434 a month |
| Housing units | 23,482 |
| Households | 22,563 (2.56 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 79% / 21% |
| Land area | 77.95 sq mi (plus 0.01 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 87124. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 87124
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87048 | Corrales, NM | 3.6 mi E | Standard |
| 87101 | Albuquerque, NM | 4 mi SE | Standard |
| 87114 | Albuquerque, NM | 4.4 mi S | Standard |
| 87144 | Rio Rancho, NM | 5.4 mi N | Standard |
| 87113 | Albuquerque, NM | 6.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 87120 | Albuquerque, NM | 7.5 mi S | Standard |
| 87107 | Albuquerque, NM | 8.2 mi S | Standard |
| 87109 | Albuquerque, NM | 9.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 87043 | Placitas, NM | 9.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 87104 | Albuquerque, NM | 10.1 mi S | Standard |
| 87004 | Bernalillo, NM | 10.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 87122 | Albuquerque, NM | 10.8 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 87124 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 87124
123 MAIN ST
RIO RANCHO NM 87124
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts ALBUQUERQUE as the city name for 87124. Avoid Panorama Heights and Rancho West: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (87124-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Rio Rancho, NM
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 87124?
- 87124 is a Rio Rancho, New Mexico ZIP code. Albuquerque is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 87124 in?
- ZIP code 87124 is in Sandoval County, New Mexico.
- What time zone is ZIP code 87124 in?
- 87124 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 87124?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 87124 use area code 505.
- What is the population of ZIP code 87124?
- About 58,499 people live in ZIP code 87124, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 87124?
- The median household income in 87124 is $86,555 a year, higher than 88% of New Mexico ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 87124?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 87124 are 87048 (Corrales, 3.6 miles), 87101 (Albuquerque, 4 miles), 87114 (Albuquerque, 4.4 miles) and 87144 (Rio Rancho, 5.4 miles).