Area Code 505

New Mexico (NM) • Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Farmington, Gallup, Rio Rancho, Alcalde, Algodones, Aztec • Mountain Time (MT)

What Stands Out

•Coverage: 1.3M people across 136 ZIP codes.
•Major cities: Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Farmington.
•Serves 2 states.

Spotlight: Coverage

Snapshot highlights for area code 505.

Income

49th

Home values

66th

Poverty rate

73rd

Area Code Basics

Primary State

New Mexico (NM)

States Served

New Mexico (NM), Arizona (AZ)

Major Cities

Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Farmington, Gallup, Rio Rancho, Alcalde, Algodones, Aztec

Time Zone(s)

Mountain Time (MT), Mountain Time (MST)

Est. Population

1.3M

ZIP Codes

136

Data accuracy & methodology

This report aggregates 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates and geographic overlays for orientation. Area-code service areas can cross ZIP/state boundaries and change over time; verify official assignments with NANPA for critical use.