Socorro County, New Mexico
9 ZIP codes · Avg score 80/100 · Grade B
ZipCheckup grade for Socorro County: B.
This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.
In Socorro County, where this site follows 9 ZIP codes, the composite grade sits in the upper band.
How Socorro County Compares
How Socorro County Compares
Socorro County scores 14 points above the New Mexico state average (66/100) 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
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%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $917, largest modeled factor: Energy Code Gap
49% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)
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 DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $917
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).
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 mapped to Socorro County ZIP codes
2 community water systems mapped to Socorro County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
- B
- B
Systems with the most violations in Socorro County
2 water systems with violations in EPA records.
- 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
Selection follows a fixed set of rules applied to local records: signals such as PFAS detections, lead action-level exceedances on record, a large share of pre-1978 housing, EPA Radon Zone 1, or a top flood or wildfire risk each add a related guide, and when none applies, general water testing and filtration guides are shown instead.
- Best Water Testing Kits — Baseline water quality check for your ZIP
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant peace of mind
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.