Sandoval County, New Mexico
19 ZIP codes · Avg score 73/100 · Grade B · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Sandoval County: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Based on current EPA data, Sandoval County's 19 ZIP codes maintain an above-average drinking water safety record.
How Sandoval County Compares
How Sandoval County Compares
Sandoval County scores 8 points above the New Mexico state average (65/100) and 0 points above the national average (73/100).
Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Sandoval County, New Mexico
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12 (asthma 9.7%, diabetes 11.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $967, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
53.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Sandoval County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 15 violations. Past 5 years: 32 total (32 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window - worth closer monitoring.
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $967
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
59,666 housing units in Sandoval County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Sandoval County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Sandoval County, representing a small fraction of property value.
Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Sandoval County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Sandoval County
8 community water systems serving Sandoval County.
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Show all 8 water systems
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10 total water systems serve Sandoval County.
Systems with the most violations in Sandoval County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Sandoval County
19 ZIP codes tracked in Sandoval County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 87048 | Corrales | 83 | B | 0 | $552K |
| 2 | 87124 | Rio Rancho | 81 | B | 1 (1 health) | $263K |
| 3 | 87144 | Rio Rancho | 75 | B | 7 (1 health) | $281K |
| 4 | 87004 | Bernalillo | 67 | C | 29 (15 health) | $235K |
| 5 | 87043 | Placitas | 67 | C | 28 (14 health) | $520K |
| 6 | 87052 | Santo Domingo Pueblo | 67 | C | 24 (4 health) | $145K |
| 7 | 87001 | Algodones | — | — | $225K | |
| 8 | 87013 | Cuba | — | — | $78K | |
| 9 | 87018 | Counselor | — | — | $33K | |
| 10 | 87024 | Jemez Pueblo | — | — | $186K | |
| 11 | 87025 | Jemez Springs | — | — | 0 | $436K |
| 12 | 87027 | La Jara | — | — | — | |
| 13 | 87041 | Pena Blanca | — | — | $164K | |
| 14 | 87044 | Ponderosa | — | — | — | |
| 15 | 87046 | Regina | — | — | $329K | |
| 16 | 87053 | San Ysidro | — | — | $235K | |
| 17 | 87072 | Cochiti Pueblo | — | — | $206K | |
| 18 | 87083 | Cochiti Lake | — | — | $208K | |
| 19 | 87101 | Albuquerque | — | — | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Sandoval County
Four sources - EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC - drive the match.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 53.3% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Sandoval County, New Mexico
Overview
Sandoval County in New Mexico covers 19 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (73/100) across 6 scored records.
5 of 8 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 19 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.