87072 Cochiti Pueblo, NM - Serving the Cochiti Pueblo Community

ZIP Code 87072, Cochiti Pueblo

Tribal

LocationSandoval County, NM

Area48.1 sq mi

Population635

Households188

PO Boxes152 (81% adoption)

Median Age36.4 years

ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004

Key Facts

With 600 of 635 residents (94%) identifying as American Indian, this is one of New Mexico's most culturally intact pueblo communities
The post office maintains 152 PO Boxes for 188 households, an 81% adoption rate indicating most families rely on PO Box service
Extended families are common, with 3.4 people per household compared to the national average of 2.5
Government and tribal administration employ 27% of the workforce (108 of 404 workers), reflecting the pueblo's sovereign nation status
While this isn't a PO Box Only Zone, the community's layout and cultural priorities make PO Boxes the practical choice for most residents

Community Overview

Cochiti Pueblo is one of New Mexico's 19 pueblos, home to 635 residents spread across 48 square miles in Sandoval County. Nearly everyone here is Native American. Of the 635 residents, 600 (94%) identify as American Indian, making this one of the most culturally intact pueblo communities in the state. With 188 occupied homes and an average of 3.4 people per household, extended family living remains the norm.

Mail Service and PO Box Adoption

The post office maintains 152 PO Boxes for the pueblo's 188 households. That's an adoption rate of 81%, meaning most families rely on PO Box service for mail. While limited rural delivery exists (one rural carrier route covers 83 addresses), the majority of residents use PO Boxes. This isn't a PO Box Only Zone, but the pueblo's layout and addressing make boxes the practical choice for most families.

Geographic Context and Street Names

Street names tell the story of this place. S Pueblo Street and S Plaza Street anchor the community center, while roads named Roadrunner, Turquoise, Pinion, Kiva, and Coyote connect to the natural and cultural landscape. State Road 22 runs through the pueblo, linking it to nearby communities. The ZIP+4 data shows 34 distinct street names across the territory, but many aren't suited for standard carrier delivery.

Cochiti sits between the Rio Grande and Cochiti Lake, about 35 miles southwest of Santa Fe. The nearest named neighborhoods are all in La Cienega, 17 to 19 miles away. This geographic separation reinforces the pueblo's distinct identity.

Economic and Demographic Profile

Median household income is $49,688, and median home value sits at $205,700. About 26% of workers work from home, and 71% of the workforce is in education, healthcare, transportation, or government jobs.

The pueblo operates as a sovereign nation with its own government and cultural traditions. Public administration and government work employ 108 of the 404 workers (27%), many working for tribal government. Only 9.7% of adults have bachelor's degrees, compared to national averages, but the pueblo maintains its own educational and cultural priorities. The median age of 36.4 years shows a relatively young population with children and working-age adults.

Mailing to Cochiti Pueblo

Mail addressed to Cochiti Pueblo uses either street addresses for rural route delivery or PO Box numbers. The ZIP code has been in use since before 2004, serving this community for over two decades. A common misspelling, "Cochiti Publo," was added as an accepted alias in 2005 to prevent mail misrouting.

Street Name Patterns

Pueblo Center Nature Names Cultural References

Street names blend pueblo community structure (Plaza, Pueblo) with natural features (Roadrunner, Turquoise, Pinion, Kiva, Coyote) common to Southwest Native communities.

Nearby Areas

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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 87072 has 635 residents and 188 households (average 3.38 persons per household). The median age is 36.4 years, slightly younger than the state (39.2) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 46.0% male and 54.0% female, which is lower than the state male share (49.3%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (94.5%, much higher than the state average of 10.0% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2%, which is much lower than the state average (47.7%), and American Indian & Alaska Native share is much higher than both the state (10.0%) and national averages (1.1%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	635Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:	599Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:	0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	35.7 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$49,688Source: Census ACS

Households:	188Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$205,700Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	3.38Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	4.68Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	426	462	490	588	572	652	738	643	669	652	604	620	599
Decennial Census	660	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	635	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

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

Median Age: 36.4

Male Median Age: 33

Female Median Age: 39.5

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	22	14	22	32	17	26	23	14	20	15	22	4	22	13	11	8	2	5
Female	15	19	31	26	22	15	18	27	14	31	24	29	21	19	12	14	0	6
Total	37	33	53	58	39	41	41	41	34	46	46	33	43	32	23	22	2	11

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	7	1.08%
Black:	1	0.15%
Hispanic:*	33	5.08%
Asian:	0	0%
American Indian:	600	92.45%
Hawaiian:	0	0%
Other:	8	1.23%
Total:	649	100%

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.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	292	45.98%	33.0 years
Females:	343	54.02%	39.5 years
Total:	635	100%	36.4 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	593	99.00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	0	0.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	0	0.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	6	1.00%
Total Population:	599	100%
Total Native Population:	593	99.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:	6	1.00%

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 $49,688, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $19,771 (66.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $7,188. Family households earn a median of $71,250 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $71,250). By gender, male median income is $40,208 and female is $41,364, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $1,156 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 57.7%, which is tends to be lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 12.7%, which is far worse than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (36.7%).

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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)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$29,917	$37,083	$33,750	$38,333	$40,469	$45,673	$45,417	$46,000	$42,500	$57,500	$47,292	$56,250	$49,688
Median Family Income	$41,042	$43,250	$40,982	$40,833	$45,139	$47,500	$47,500	$56,875	$55,750	$66,750	$70,938	$78,500	$71,250
Median NonFamily Income	$13,250	$13,375	$13,194	$13,214	$14,167	$0	$30,313	$19,375	$13,875	$13,571	$13,250	$11,500	$0
Median Male Income	$25,625	$31,875	$36,875	$32,292	$34,375	$35,089	$35,417	$32,206	$32,063	$33,333	$34,444	$29,931	$40,208
Median Female Income	$35,250	$32,386	$35,536	$33,750	$28,750	$33,750	$32,386	$31,477	$37,727	$40,000	$44,167	$39,922	$41,364

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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

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Employment Status

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Employed:	240	50.31%
Unemployed:	35	7.34%
Not In Labor Force:	202	42.35%
Total:	477	100%

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)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	74	30.83%
Service:	88	36.67%
Sales and Office:	25	10.42%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	24	10.00%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	29	12.08%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	240	100%

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 $205,700, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $74,400 (56.66%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $110,700. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,021), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $535. Of occupied housing, owners make up 92.86% (5.13% with a mortgage, 94.87% free-and-clear) and renters 7.14% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 25.33%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$131,300	$102,400	$106,000	$102,900	$102,500	$92,100	$99,200	$107,100	$95,000	$162,500	$116,700	$214,100	$205,700

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	4	33.33%
$500 to $999:	0	0.00%
$1,000 to $1,499:	0	0.00%
$1,500 to $1,999:	0	0.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:	0	0.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	8	66.67%
Total:	12	100%

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

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$0	$833	$475	$463	$400	$525	$538	$563	$535	$536	$542	$0	$0

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	8	4.76%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	148	88.10%
Renter Occupied:	12	7.14%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	168	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	168	74.67%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	57	25.33%
Total Housing Units:	225	100%

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

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

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Single-Family Units:	208	92.44%
Multi-Family Units:	4	1.78%
Other Units:	13	5.78%
Total Housing Units:	225	100%

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

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 9.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 98.60%, which is markedly above the state rate (87.70%). The uninsured rate is 28.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 23.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 56.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 11.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 8.10 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.10 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (54.40%). College enrollment is 13.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	0	0.00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	6	1.39%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	222	51.51%
Some college, no degree:	113	26.22%
Associate's degree:	48	11.14%
Bachelor's degree:	31	7.19%
Graduate or professional degree:	11	2.55%
Total:	431	100%
High school or higher:	425	98.61%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	42	9.74%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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

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Private Insurance:	140	21.51%
Public Insurance:	338	51.92%
No Insurance:	173	26.57%
Total:	651	100%
Has Health Insurance:	478	73.43%

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

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	19.8%	22.4%	24.8%	25.8%	18.4%	14.4%	14.2%	13.9%	14.8%	11.4%	16.5%	11.8%	11.7%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	9	7.20%
Kindergarten:	0	0.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	68	54.40%
High school (grades 9-12):	31	24.80%
College or graduate school:	17	13.60%
Total:	125	100%
Early Childhood:	9	7.20%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	99	79.20%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Cochiti Pueblo, New Mexico
City Alias:	Cochiti Publo
County:	Sandoval County
Timezone:	Mountain (GMT -07:00)
Local Time:	10:23:27 PM
Population:	635 [See All]
Area Code:	505
Classification:	PO Box
Coordinates:	35.6042, -106.3839
Land Area:	17.776 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/87072/zip-code-87072.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	150Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	0Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	4Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$501,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$2,307,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	41Source: CBP

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:	17.776 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	--Source: Census

Congressional District:	03Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	44958.52 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	--Source: Census
Place Name:	--Source: Census

ZIP Code 87072 in Cochiti Pueblo, NM

87072 Cochiti Pueblo, NM - Serving the Cochiti Pueblo Community

ZIP Code 87072, Cochiti Pueblo

Key Facts

Community Overview

Mail Service and PO Box Adoption

Geographic Context and Street Names

Economic and Demographic Profile

Mailing to Cochiti Pueblo

Street Name Patterns

Nearby Areas

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

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

Average Household Income

Employment Status

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

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

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

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 87072

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 87072

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