ZIP Code 87047

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Sandia Park · Bernalillo County · New Mexico

Population
4,894

14/sq mi

Median income
$116,630

▲ 53% vs US

higher than 89% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$413,400

▲ 49% vs US

higher than 81% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
54.5%

Median age 51.3

Land area
344.6 sq mi

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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.

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 + 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 87047?

51.3

Median Age

53.0%

Male

47.0%

Female

4.1%

Foreign-Born

White 81.4%
African American 0.4%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.7%
Hispanic or Latino 22.9%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 54.5%

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

Owner 92.8%
Renter 7.2%

$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)

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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
87008 Cedar Crest, NM 2,552 8.9 mi
87001 Algodones, NM 3,684 10.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 87047 in?
ZIP code 87047 (Sandia Park) is located in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. Bernalillo County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bernalillo-nm.
What is the population of ZIP code 87047?
ZIP code 87047 in Sandia Park, NM has a population of 4,894 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87047?
The median household income in ZIP 87047 is $116,630, which is 53% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 87047?
The median home value in ZIP 87047 is $413,400, which is 49% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87047?
The largest racial group in ZIP 87047 is White at 81.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 87047?
ZIP code 87047 has 80 business establishments employing approximately 230 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 87047?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 87047 are: Construction (21), Professional, scientific, and technical services (16), Other services (except public administration) (8). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 87047?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 87047 increased by 9.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 161%. 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 87047?
In ZIP code 87047, 65.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 54.5% 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 87047?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 87047 is 33.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 87047?
In ZIP code 87047, approximately 92.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87047?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87047 is 3.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Sandia Park, NM

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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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