ZIP Code 87002
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Belen · Valencia County · New Mexico
- Population
- 22,517
- Median income
- $51,961
- Median home value
- $185,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 19.3%
- Land area
- 893.5 sq mi
25/sq mi
▼ 32% vs US
higher than 17% of US ZIPs
▼ 33% vs US
higher than 39% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.6
Denver
ZIP code 87002 in Belen, New Mexico has a population of 22,517. The median household income is $51,961, which is 32% below the national average. Median home value is $185,100, 33% below the US average. 19.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 87002 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 893.5 square miles in Belen, Valencia County, New Mexico. The area is home to 22,517 residents, producing a population density of 25 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 87002 against New Mexico and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 87002 sits at $51,961 (12% below the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $28,303. The poverty rate stands at 22.2% and the unemployment rate at 7.9%. On housing, the median home value is $185,100 (14% below the state average) with median rent at $959 per month, and 82.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 87002 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.6, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Valencia County, so you can benchmark 87002 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 87002
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 87002.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
48 establishments
- Construction
Construction
40 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
35 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
25 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
24 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 87002, Belen, NM · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
22,517
Population
893.5
Area (sq mi)
25
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 87002?
41.6
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
9.6%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$51,961
Median Household Income
-12% vs state
$28,303
Per Capita Income
22.2%
Poverty Rate
7.9%
Unemployment Rate
26.2 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
9,143
Total Housing Units
7,771
Occupied Units
1,372
Vacant Units
2.72
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$185,100
Median Home Value
-14% vs state
$959
Median Rent
1985
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+10.9%
YoY Change (2024)
240
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+140%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 87002 have increased 10.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +140% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.6% | 145 |
| 2021 | +15.4% | 167 |
| 2022 | +23.3% | 206 |
| 2023 | +4.8% | 216 |
| 2024 | +10.9% | 240 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 275 business establishments in ZIP 87002, employing approximately 4,025 people with a combined annual payroll of $141,796,000.
275
Businesses
4,025
Employees
$141.8M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 48 | 17.4% |
| Construction | 40 | 14.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 35 | 12.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 25 | 9.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 24 | 8.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 6.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 14 | 5.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 13 | 4.7% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 4.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 12 | 4.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 3.3% |
| Educational services | 6 | 2.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 1.8% |
| Utilities | 4 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.4% |
| Information | 3 | 1.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 87002 vs 87023 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87023 | Jarales, NM | 665 | 5.7 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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