Peralta, NM · standard
ZIP Code 87042
Valencia County, New Mexico - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,644
- 311/sq mi High-density area
- $73,057
- Median income Near-median income area
- $299,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 25.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Peralta pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 48%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 34%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 311
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 87042 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 87042 (Peralta, NM) rose +29.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 235.3 in 2023 to 303.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 87042 covers 11.7 square miles in Peralta, Valencia County, New Mexico (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,644 residents on file, a density of 311 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 87042 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,057 (23% above the average New Mexico ZIP), while per-capita income is $57,342. The poverty rate is 5.3%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $299,200 (39% above the average New Mexico ZIP), while 82.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,237.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Valencia County, so 87042 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 87042
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Peralta, NM
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 87042.
- Construction
Construction
20 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 6
Health care and social assistance
6 establishments
- Retail trade 5
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 5
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 4
Transportation and warehousing
4 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 87042, Peralta, 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
3,644
Population
11.7
Area (sq mi)
311
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 87042?
39.9
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
5.1%
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?
$73,057
Median Household Income
+23% vs state ZIP avg
$57,342
Per Capita Income
5.3%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 87042 ranks among New Mexico ZIPs
Peralta, 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)
$73,057 Top 26% higher than 74% 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
1,471housing units
1,471
Total Housing Units
1,427
Occupied Units
44
Vacant Units
2.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$299,200
Median Home Value
+39% vs state ZIP avg
$1,237
Median Rent
1980
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
+29.1%
YoY Change (2024)
304
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+204%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 87042 have increased 29.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +204% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.0% | 172 |
| 2021 | +6.5% | 183 |
| 2022 | +11.6% | 204 |
| 2023 | +15.3% | 235 |
| 2024 | +29.1% | 304 |
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 56 business establishments in ZIP 87042, employing approximately 308 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,163,000.
56
Businesses
308
Employees
$13.2M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 20 | 35.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 10.7% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 8.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 8.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 7.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 7.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 5.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 5.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 5.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 87042 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 87105
Albuquerque (87105)
57,680 residents
- 87068 4,755
Bosque Farms (87068)
4,755 residents
- 87042 3,644
Peralta (87042)
3,644 residents
- 87022 907
Isleta (87022)
907 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 87042 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 87042 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 87068
Bosque Farms (87068)
$79,602 median income
- 87042
Peralta (87042)
$73,057 median income
- 87105
Albuquerque (87105)
$55,644 median income
- 87022
Isleta (87022)
$55,329 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 87042 ranks #2 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 87042, 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 (3,644 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 87042 in?
ZIP code 87042 (Peralta) is located in Valencia County, New Mexico. Valencia County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/valencia-nm.
What is the population of ZIP code 87042?
ZIP code 87042 in Peralta, NM has a population of 3,644 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87042?
The median household income in ZIP 87042 is $73,057, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 87042?
The median home value in ZIP 87042 is $299,200, which is 8% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87042?
The largest racial group in ZIP 87042 is White at 68.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 53.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 87042?
ZIP code 87042 has 56 business establishments employing approximately 308 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 87042?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 87042 are: Construction (20), Health care and social assistance (6), Retail trade (5). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 87042?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 87042 increased by 29.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 204%. 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 87042?
In ZIP code 87042, 50.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 87042?
In ZIP code 87042, approximately 82.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87042?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87042 is 5.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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