Highest-education ZIP codes in New Mexico
Top 25 highest-education ZIP codes in New Mexico. #1 is 87122 (Sandia Heights) with about 72.7% bachelor's or higher. Compare education on US5.
These ZIP codes have the highest share of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher in New Mexico.
Highest education shares: 87122 (Sandia Heights) at about 72.7%; 87025 (Jemez Springs) at about 70.8%; 87547 (White Rock) at about 70.4%.
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Ranked ZIP codes
| # | ZIP | City | County | Bachelor's+ | Population | Income | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 87122 | Sandia Heights | Bernalillo County | 72.7% | 18,776 | $161,299 | $614,200 |
| 2 | 87025 | Jemez Springs | Sandoval County | 70.8% | 1,338 | $149,326 | $436,100 |
| 3 | 87547 | White Rock | Los Alamos County | 70.4% | 5,568 | $150,714 | $460,100 |
| 4 | 87544 | Los Alamos | Sandoval County | 67.4% | 13,806 | $135,108 | $444,700 |
| 5 | 87010 | Los Cerrillos | Santa Fe County | 62.6% | 1,147 | $45,490 | $450,000 |
| 6 | 87501 | Santa Fe | Santa Fe County | 60.8% | 15,409 | $81,229 | $649,100 |
| 7 | 87043 | Placitas | Sandoval County | 60.2% | 4,375 | $110,268 | $520,200 |
| 8 | 87111 | Albuquerque | Bernalillo County | 56.1% | 57,219 | $84,511 | $349,200 |
| 9 | 88011 | Las Cruces | Doña Ana County | 55.3% | 31,143 | $75,139 | $315,100 |
| 10 | 87505 | Santa Fe | Santa Fe County | 54.3% | 32,189 | $75,912 | $484,100 |
| 11 | 87710 | Angel Fire | Colfax County | 53.5% | 1,472 | $75,224 | $436,200 |
| 12 | 87008 | Cedar Crest | Bernalillo County | 53.2% | 2,338 | $108,523 | $352,900 |
| 13 | 87535 | La Cueva | Santa Fe County | 53.1% | 1,603 | $48,857 | $428,100 |
| 14 | 87047 | Edgewood | Sandoval County | 52.9% | 5,166 | $111,546 | $399,400 |
| 15 | 87106 | Albuquerque | Bernalillo County | 52.8% | 26,815 | $51,079 | $332,100 |
| 16 | 87558 | Red River | Taos County | 52.7% | 1,050 | $46,794 | $429,500 |
| 17 | 87113 | Albuquerque | Bernalillo County | 51.7% | 16,369 | $92,083 | $362,100 |
| 18 | 87582 | Velarde | Rio Arriba County | 50.7% | 1,003 | $154,618 | $328,200 |
| 19 | 87048 | Corrales | Sandoval County | 50.6% | 9,173 | $112,716 | $552,000 |
| 20 | 87508 | Eldorado at Santa Fe | Santa Fe County | 50.1% | 18,745 | $96,767 | $529,000 |
| 21 | 87104 | Albuquerque | Bernalillo County | 47.7% | 13,369 | $67,714 | $300,000 |
| 22 | 87506 | Tano Road | Santa Fe County | 46.6% | 16,055 | $90,504 | $523,600 |
| 23 | 87116 | Kirtland AFB | Bernalillo County | 45.5% | 3,953 | $78,877 | — |
| 24 | 87571 | Taos Pueblo | Taos County | 43.8% | 12,544 | $55,833 | $416,800 |
| 25 | 88002 | White Sands | Doña Ana County | 43.3% | 1,577 | $87,059 | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which ZIP codes in New Mexico have the highest education levels?
87122 (Sandia Heights) leads this board with about 72.7% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.
How does US5 rank ZIP codes in New Mexico?
We rank indexable ZIP codes by bachelor’s-or-higher share from high to low (population floor applies).
Where can I explore all ZIP codes in New Mexico?
Visit the New Mexico state page for the full ZIP table, demographics summary, and sortable income/housing columns.