PlainZIP

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
$65,743
Median income
$251,300
Median home value
22.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $34,513. Poverty here runs at 15.0%, with unemployment measured at 6.1%. The typical home here is valued at $251,300 (17% above the state average); renters pay a median of $949 monthly, and 77.7% of units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Sandoval County, letting you compare 87004 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 87004?

44.4

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

12.1%

Foreign-Born

White 41.8%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 15.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 25.6%
Hispanic or Latino 56.6%

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

$34,513

Per Capita Income

15.0%

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Unemployment Rate

25.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 87004 ranks nationally

Bernalillo, NM household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$65,743 40th percentile higher than 40% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

4,817

Total Housing Units

4,457

Occupied Units

360

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.7%
Renter 22.3%

$251,300

Median Home Value

+17% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 87004 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 87004 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
87048 Corrales, NM 8,682 8.7 mi
87144 Rio Rancho, NM 37,719 7.5 mi
87043 Placitas, NM 5,052 8.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Sandoval County

87124 standard
Rio Rancho, NM
Pop: 51,404
87144 standard
Rio Rancho, NM
Pop: 37,719
87048 standard
Corrales, NM
Pop: 8,682
87013 standard
Cuba, NM
Pop: 5,200
87043 standard
Placitas, NM
Pop: 5,052
87001 standard
Algodones, NM
Pop: 3,684

Related Areas

Sandoval County Bernalillo, NM New Mexico

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.