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Socorro city, NM
ZIP 87801 — Economy & Jobs
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working ClassLow Snow Area
Income, employment, industries, and economic trends
Income & Economy in Socorro city, NM (87801)
Median Income
$54,032
*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)
IRS Net Migration
+294
Wealth inflow
Population
9,309
Unemployment
1.2%
2.5pp below US avg
IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 294 for ZIP 87801 (Socorro city, 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 87801 (2020–Present)
Since 2020, population grew 0.4%, median income rose 4.0% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 3.1%.
Economy & Jobs key statistics
| Income & Jobs | |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $54,032 |
| Unemployment | 1.2% |
| Establishments | 169 |
| Employees | 2,300 |