Bernalillo, NM · standard
ZIP Code 87004
Sandoval County, New Mexico - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,136
- 69/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $65,743
- Median income Near-median income area
- $251,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bernalillo pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 40th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 42%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 69
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 87004 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 87004 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bernalillo, Sandoval County, New Mexico, home to 10,136 residents across 147.8 square miles, a density of 69 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 87004 reports a modest median household income of $65,743 (11% above the average New Mexico ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,513. The poverty rate is 15.0%, with unemployment at 6.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $251,300 (17% above the average New Mexico ZIP), while 77.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $949.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sandoval County, so 87004 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 87004
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bernalillo, NM
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 87004.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
42 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
39 establishments
- Construction
Construction
23 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
20 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
20 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 87004, Bernalillo, NM · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
10,136
Population
147.8
Area (sq mi)
69
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 87004?
44.4
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
12.1%
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?
$65,743
Median Household Income
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$34,513
Per Capita Income
15.0%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
25.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 87004 ranks among New Mexico ZIPs
Bernalillo, NM household income vs. every New Mexico ZIP code
Median household income among 265 reporting New Mexico ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$65,743 Top 32% higher than 68% of 265 New Mexico ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
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?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,817housing units
4,817
Total Housing Units
4,457
Occupied Units
360
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$251,300
Median Home Value
+17% vs state ZIP avg
$949
Median Rent
1990
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
-3.4%
YoY Change (2023)
222
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+122%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 87004 have decreased 3.4% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +122% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | -3.1% | 143 |
| 2020 | +3.6% | 148 |
| 2021 | +14.6% | 169 |
| 2022 | +35.6% | 230 |
| 2023 | -3.4% | 222 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 217 business establishments in ZIP 87004, employing approximately 3,804 people with a combined annual payroll of $143,741,000.
217
Businesses
3,804
Employees
$143.7M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 42 | 19.4% |
| Retail trade | 39 | 18.0% |
| Construction | 23 | 10.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 20 | 9.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 20 | 9.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 17 | 7.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 6.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 4.6% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 4.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 3.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.4% |
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 87004 vs 87048 →
ZIP 87004 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 87144
Rio Rancho (87144)
37,719 residents
- 87004 10,136
Bernalillo (87004)
10,136 residents
- 87048 8,682
Corrales (87048)
8,682 residents
- 87043 5,052
Placitas (87043)
5,052 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 87004 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 87004 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 87043
Placitas (87043)
$109,750 median income
- 87048
Corrales (87048)
$102,004 median income
- 87144
Rio Rancho (87144)
$94,550 median income
- 87004
Bernalillo (87004)
$65,743 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 87004 ranks #4 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 87004, both outside NM so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (10,136 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 87004 in?
ZIP code 87004 (Bernalillo) is located in Sandoval County, New Mexico. Sandoval County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sandoval-nm.
What is the population of ZIP code 87004?
ZIP code 87004 in Bernalillo, NM has a population of 10,136 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87004?
The median household income in ZIP 87004 is $65,743, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 87004?
The median home value in ZIP 87004 is $251,300, which is 10% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87004?
The largest racial group in ZIP 87004 is White at 41.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 56.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 87004?
ZIP code 87004 has 217 business establishments employing approximately 3,804 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 87004?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 87004 are: Accommodation and food services (42), Retail trade (39), Construction (23). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 87004?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 87004 decreased by 3.4% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 122%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 87004?
In ZIP code 87004, 54.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 87004?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 87004 is 25.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 87004?
In ZIP code 87004, approximately 77.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87004?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87004 is 15.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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