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Peralta town, NM
ZIP 87042 — Economy & Jobs
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Middle ClassLow Snow Area
Income, employment, industries, and economic trends
Income & Economy in Peralta town, NM (87042)
Median Income
$61,181
*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)
IRS Net Migration
+109
Wealth inflow
Population
3,456
Unemployment
5.1%
1.4pp above US avg
IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 109 for ZIP 87042 (Peralta town, NM) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.
Historical Trends in 87042 (2020–Present)
Since 2020, population declined 4.0%, median income fell 4.4% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 19.2%.
Economy & Jobs key statistics
| Income & Jobs | |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,181 |
| Unemployment | 5.1% |
| Establishments | 56 |
| Employees | 308 |