ZIP Code 87047
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Sandia Park · Bernalillo County · New Mexico
- Population
- 4,894
- Median income
- $116,630
- Median home value
- $413,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 54.5%
- Land area
- 344.6 sq mi
14/sq mi
▲ 53% vs US
higher than 89% of US ZIPs
▲ 49% vs US
higher than 81% of US ZIPs
Median age 51.3
Denver
ZIP code 87047 in Sandia Park, New Mexico has a population of 4,894. The median household income is $116,630, which is 53% above the national average. Median home value is $413,400, 49% above the US average. 54.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 87047 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 344.6 square miles in Sandia Park, Bernalillo County, New Mexico. The area is home to 4,894 residents, producing a population density of 14 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 87047 against New Mexico and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 87047 sits at $116,630 (97% above the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $60,120. The poverty rate stands at 3.3% and the unemployment rate at 1.6%. On housing, the median home value is $413,400 (92% above the state average) with median rent at $1,220 per month, and 92.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 87047 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 54.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.3, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bernalillo County, so you can benchmark 87047 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 87047
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 87047.
- Construction
Construction
21 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 8
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 6
Real estate and rental and leasing
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 6
Health care and social assistance
6 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 87047, Sandia Park, 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
4,894
Population
344.6
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 87047?
51.3
Median Age
53.0%
Male
47.0%
Female
4.1%
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?
$116,630
Median Household Income
+97% vs state
$60,120
Per Capita Income
3.3%
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
33.1 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?
2,519
Total Housing Units
2,264
Occupied Units
255
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$413,400
Median Home Value
+92% vs state
$1,220
Median Rent
1993
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
+9.3%
YoY Change (2024)
261
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+161%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 87047 have increased 9.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +161% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.5% | 173 |
| 2021 | +14.8% | 199 |
| 2022 | +14.4% | 227 |
| 2023 | +5.1% | 239 |
| 2024 | +9.3% | 261 |
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 80 business establishments in ZIP 87047, employing approximately 230 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,933,000.
80
Businesses
230
Employees
$10.9M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 21 | 26.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 16 | 20.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 10.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 7.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 7.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 6.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 5.0% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 3.8% |
| Information | 3 | 3.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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