Socorro County, New Mexico
9 ZIP codes · Avg score 80/100 · Grade B · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Socorro County: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
In recent assessments, Socorro County's 9 ZIP codes record strong, consistent water safety outcomes.
How Socorro County Compares
How Socorro County Compares
Socorro County scores 15 points above the New Mexico state average (65/100) and 7 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: Socorro 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: 14.1 (asthma 10%, diabetes 15.7%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,278, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
66% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Socorro County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 4 violations. Past 5 years: 15 total (15 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: $1,278
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
7,371 housing units in Socorro 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 Socorro County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Socorro 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 Socorro County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Socorro County
2 community water systems serving Socorro County.
- B
- B
Systems with the most violations in Socorro County
2 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
- B
- B
All ZIP Codes in Socorro County
9 ZIP codes tracked in Socorro County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 87801 | Socorro | 80 | B | 7 | $166K |
| 2 | 87011 | Claunch | — | — | — | |
| 3 | 87028 | La Joya | — | — | — | |
| 4 | 87062 | Veguita | — | — | $82K | |
| 5 | 87823 | Lemitar | — | — | $136K | |
| 6 | 87825 | Magdalena | — | — | $111K | |
| 7 | 87828 | Polvadera | — | — | $180K | |
| 8 | 87831 | San Acacia | — | — | $157K | |
| 9 | 87832 | San Antonio | — | — | 7 | $215K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Socorro County
Below: editorial picks, no sponsored placements.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 66% of homes built before 1978
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Socorro County, New Mexico
Overview
Socorro County in New Mexico covers 9 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (80/100) across 1 scored records.
2 of 2 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.
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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.