Socorro County GIS Maps
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Socorro County, New Mexico, has 16,595 residents across 28,138 parcels and covers 6,646.4 square miles. The population declined 7.1% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Socorro County is 35053.
Socorro is the county's largest population center. Socorro County also includes 10 zip codes, 6 public school districts and 12 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
Maps, GIS layers, Parcels and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.
Socorro County Trends
- Population
- 16,595▾
- Median Home Value
- $143,200▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 5,545▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Socorro County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Socorro County Parcels
Socorro County has 28,138 mapped parcels. The records carry 18,248 distinct owner names. About 51% of parcels list an owner mailing address outside New Mexico. Owner names and mailing addresses are on nearly every parcel. Browse the interactive Socorro County Parcel viewer here.
Socorro County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 28,138 | 100% |
| Owner name | 28,138 | 100% |
| Owner mailing address | 28,138 | 100% |
| Site address | 4,396 | 15.6% |
| Land use code | 0 | 0% |
| Land use description | 0 | 0% |
| Assessed value | 0 | 0% |
| Land value | 0 | 0% |
| Improvement value | 0 | 0% |
| Acreage | 0 | 0% |
| Parcel boundary | 28,138 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all Socorro County parcel records.
Socorro County Population
Socorro County had 16,595 residents in 2020. That was 7.1% lower than in 2010. Socorro County had 1,483 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 2 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Socorro, Magdalena and Veguita.
Population Trend in Socorro County NM
Socorro County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Socorro County Zip Codes
Socorro County has 10 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Socorro (87801), Magdalena (87825) and Veguita (87062). Socorro is the largest zip by population, with about 9,934 residents or 60% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 87% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Socorro County NM
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87801 | Socorro | 9,934 | ▾ -2.8% |
| 87825 | Magdalena | 2,802 | ▾ -6.6% |
| 87062 | Veguita | 1,709 | ▾ -8.6% |
| 87006 | Bosque | 705 | ▴ 0.3% |
| 87823 | Lemitar | 589 | ▾ -33.4% |
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Socorro County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Socorro County Demographics
Socorro County has a median age of 39.7, which is close to the New Mexico average. About 21.6% of residents are under 18, while 20.2% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 26% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 21% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 30.2%. The county has a more diverse population mix, with no single race or ethnicity accounting for all of the local story.
Key Demographics for Socorro County NM
Median Age
39.7
Under 18
21.6%
Age 65+
20.2%
Bachelor's+
21%
Socorro County School Districts
Socorro County is served by 6 public school districts with 5,545 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Belen Consolidated Schools, Socorro Consolidated Schools and Magdalena Municipal Schools. Those three districts account for about 92% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Socorro County NM
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belen Consolidated Schools | 3,500 | 63.1% | ▾ -1.8% |
| Socorro Consolidated Schools | 1,318 | 23.8% | ▾ -1% |
| Magdalena Municipal Schools | 297 | 5.4% | ▾ -0.7% |
| Mountainair Public Schools | 184 | 3.3% | ▾ -3.7% |
| Carrizozo Municipal Schools | 144 | 2.6% | ▾ -14.8% |
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Socorro County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Socorro County Housing & Real Estate
Socorro County has a median home value of $143,200 and a median gross rent of $653. About 74% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the New Mexico median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $289,975 and homes spent about 125 days on the market.
Socorro County Housing Mix
Socorro County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Socorro County Housing Trends
Socorro County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Socorro County, NM
Socorro County has 727 business listings across 235 categories. The largest categories in Socorro County business listings are Structure And Geography (88, 12.1%), Lake (30, 4.1%), and Churches & Religious Organizations (15, 2.1%). The full Socorro County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Socorro County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Socorro County, NM
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Structure And Geography | 88 | 12.1% |
| Lake | 30 | 4.1% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 15 | 2.1% |
| Mountain | 14 | 1.9% |
| Gas Stations | 13 | 1.8% |
| Hotels | 11 | 1.5% |
| Parks & Recreation | 11 | 1.5% |
| Convenience Stores | 11 | 1.5% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 11 | 1.5% |
| Public Service And Government | 10 | 1.4% |
Socorro County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| San Lorenzo Canyon | Active Life | Socorro |
| Home Stuff | Advertising Agency | Socorro |
| Socorro Municipal Airport | Airport | Socorro |
| Drug Rehab Socorro | Alcohol And Drug Treatment Center | Socorro |
| Ross Electric Co Inc | Altering And Remodeling Contractor | Socorro |
| El Camino Restaurant & Lounge | American Restaurants | Socorro |
| Socorro NM Animal Shelter | Animal Shelters | Socorro |
| Winton Appraisal Co. | Appraisal Services | Socorro |
| Warehouse 1-10 | Art Gallery | Magdalena |
| Wells Fargo ATM | ATMs | Socorro |
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Socorro County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Socorro County Basemaps
Socorro County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
Get the Full Socorro County Data Package
This page shows a preview of what's included in the Socorro County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for parcels, zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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