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U.S. ZIP Code · NM87801

Socorro County

Typical home value

$196,859[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+5.1%
5-year / yr
+2.7%
10-year / yr
+1.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-30.7%
vs metro
vs state
-29.6%
ZIP 87801 location in NM
Location of ZIP 87801 in NM

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 87801 is worth $196,859. Over the past year, values have risen 5.1%. The effective property tax rate is 0.6%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
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Gross yield
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Cap rate
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#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,152[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Socorro County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Very Low
Hurricane
No Rating
Tornado
Very Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
9,291[3]
Median household income
$46,525[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Socorro County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-68[5]
Moved in
376
Moved out
444

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
4
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
1
  • SOCORRO HIGH

    High · Grades 9–12 · SOCORRO

    409 students

  • PARKVIEW ELEMENTARY

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · SOCORRO

    361 students

  • R. SARRACINO MIDDLE

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · SOCORRO

    233 students

  • COTTONWOOD VALLEY CHARTER

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · SOCORRO

    170 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$995
Loan principal$157,487
Down payment$39,372
Total interest paid$200,867

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$1,256
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
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Rental yield
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Property tax
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Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 87801?
The typical home in 87801 is worth $196,859, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 87801?
Home values in 87801 are up 5.1% over the past year, and up 2.7% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 87801?
The effective property tax rate in 87801 is 0.6% — roughly $1,152 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 87801?
ZIP code 87801 has a population of 9,291 and a median household income of $46,525.

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