ZIP Code 87048 in Corrales, NM

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Corrales, New Mexico
Counties:Sandoval County[Primary]
Bernalillo County
Timezone:Mountain (GMT -07:00)
Local Time:8:37:00 PM
Population:8,888 [See All]
Area Code:505
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:35.2399, -106.6240
Land Area:10.992 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 87048 has 8,888 residents and 3,798 households (average 2.34 persons per household). The median age is 58.2 years, significantly older than the state (39.2) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.8% male and 52.2% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.3%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (73.6%, much higher than the state average of 51.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (26.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 26.6%, which is much lower than the state average (47.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:8,888Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:9,173Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:8,042Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:808.6 people per sq mile
Average Income:$112,716Source: Census ACS
Households:3,798Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$552,000Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.34Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.73Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--8,9759,0459,0528,9458,8389,0618,9779,0739,0728,9838,7358,8399,173
Decennial Census8,682------------------8,888------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 58.2

Male Median Age: 57.5

Female Median Age: 58.6

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male124159193227164119128148182233273372436518440278146110
Female126163194228130116121160183252324469518592461312151138
Total2503223874552942352493083654855978419541,110901590297248
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:6,54666.84%
Black:900.92%
Hispanic:*2,36824.18%
Asian:1001.02%
American Indian:2042.08%
Hawaiian:40.04%
Other:4814.91%
Total:9,793100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:4,25047.82%57.5 years
Females:4,63852.18%58.6 years
Total:8,888100%58.2 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:8,53593.04%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:941.02%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:2572.80%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:2875.93%
Total Population:9,173100%
Total Native Population:8,62994.07%
Total Foreign-born Population:5445.93%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $112,716, which is much higher than the state median ($62,125), is up $21,619 (23.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $26,942. Family households earn a median of $154,313 versus $35,595 for nonfamily households (a difference of $118,718). By gender, male median income is $102,782 and female is $89,531, which is considerably higher than the state female median ($47,122), with a current gap of $13,251 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 53.0%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 6.6%, which is higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (54.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$91,097$86,882$80,739$69,159$79,792$78,148$84,188$79,162$85,774$84,398$95,750$94,479$112,716
Median Family Income$100,250$94,057$91,424$87,818$92,561$90,104$97,454$98,266$104,375$120,265$131,389$125,938$154,313
Median NonFamily Income$39,816$40,000$36,329$35,019$37,036$35,877$41,111$48,427$55,125$46,534$48,714$46,250$35,595
Median Male Income$73,042$68,531$70,986$71,358$76,016$75,541$78,682$72,257$70,813$71,098$77,377$81,915$102,782
Median Female Income$40,737$42,884$45,151$53,173$54,677$56,417$60,969$56,276$58,316$60,109$67,719$73,750$89,531
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:3,88349.48%
Unemployed:2743.49%
Not In Labor Force:3,69147.03%
Total:7,848100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:2,11154.37%
Service:68017.51%
Sales and Office:59215.25%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:2787.16%
Production, transportation, and material moving:2225.72%
Total Civilian Employed Population:3,883100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $552,000, which is much higher than the state median ($232,200), is up $105,400 (23.60%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $109,100. The median gross rent is $1,184, which is far above the state median ($1,021), is down $35 (2.87%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $90. Of occupied housing, owners make up 91.59% (57.51% with a mortgage, 42.49% free-and-clear) and renters 8.41% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 9.66%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (13.11%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$446,600$410,600$414,200$391,700$414,600$419,000$430,900$420,800$442,900$435,100$437,500$487,300$552,000
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:3812.26%
$500 to $999:299.35%
$1,000 to $1,499:13543.55%
$1,500 to $1,999:4113.23%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:6721.61%
Total:310100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$1,219$1,727$1,198$931$866$867$845$1,052$1,094$1,146$1,154$1,201$1,184
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):1,94152.67%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):1,43438.91%
Renter Occupied:3108.41%
Total Occupied Housing Units:3,685100%

Occupied Housing Units:3,68590.34%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):3949.66%
Total Housing Units:4,079100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:3,91896.05%
Multi-Family Units:130.32%
Other Units:1483.63%
Total Housing Units:4,079100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 50.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly above the state rate (30.20%), well above both the state and national averages. High school or higher is 95.70%, which is markedly above the state rate (87.70%). The uninsured rate is 4.20%, which is markedly below the state rate (9.50%). Private coverage is 67.50%, which is notably higher than the state rate (53.70%). Public coverage is 47.50%, which is well above the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 4.80%, which is markedly below the state rate (13.70%), up 1.00 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.10 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (42.16%). College enrollment is 28.43%, which is on par with the state rate (26.20%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:1041.43%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:2082.86%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):1,30417.90%
Some college, no degree:1,34418.45%
Associate's degree:6418.80%
Bachelor's degree:1,83425.18%
Graduate or professional degree:1,85025.39%
Total:7,285100%
High school or higher:6,97395.72%
Bachelor's degree or higher:3,68450.57%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:6,18456.61%
Public Insurance:4,35439.86%
No Insurance:3863.53%
Total:10,924100%
Has Health Insurance:10,53896.47%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty3.8%5.9%5.3%7.8%5.6%7.5%5.3%4.7%3.7%3.6%2.2%2.6%4.8%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:523.40%
Kindergarten:1238.04%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):64542.16%
High school (grades 9-12):27517.97%
College or graduate school:43528.43%
Total:1,530100%
Early Childhood:17511.44%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):1,04368.17%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 87048 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 203 business establishments, employing about 1,251 people with an annual payroll of $61,183,000. USPS data shows 3,437 residential mailboxes and 94 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:3,437Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:94Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:6,799Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:1,208Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:203Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$13,478,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$61,183,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:1,251Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 87048 is located in Sandoval County, New Mexico, within the Albuquerque, NM Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 10740) and New Mexico's 1st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 918,567 people, about 0.97% of whom live in ZIP Code 87048. It covers 10.992 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.164 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Albuquerque, NMSource: Census
CBSA Number:10740Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:918,567Source: Census
MSA:Albuquerque, NM MSASource: Census
Land Area:10.992 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.164 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:01Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:4600.14 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:3517960Source: Census
Place Name:Corrales village; New MexicoSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


87049 | | 87047

Schools in ZIP Code 87048


ZIP Code 87048 is in the Albuquerque Public Schools, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public schools and 3 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Corrales Elementary 200 Target Rd
Corrales, NM 87048
District: Albuquerque Public Schools
Sandia View Academy 65 Sandia View Ln
Corrales, NM 87048
District: Private School
Cottonwood Montessori School 3896 Corrales Rd
Corrales, NM 87048
District: Private School
Sandia View Christian School 24 Academy Dr
Corrales, NM 87048
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 87048


Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Rio Rancho 1001 Golf Course Road #104 & #105
Rio Rancho, NM 87124-2575
Type: Post Secondary
Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute 9169 Coors Blvd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120-3101
Type: Post Secondary
Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque West 8601 Golf Course Road Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
Type: Post Secondary
Carrington College-Albuquerque 1001 Menaul Blvd. N.e.
Albuquerque, NM 87107-1642
Type: Post Secondary
A Better U Beauty Barber Academy 5400 Phoenix Ave Ne Suite 105
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Type: Post Secondary
Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque 4400 Cutler Avenue Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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