Tijeras, NM · standard
ZIP Code 87059
Bernalillo County, New Mexico - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,604
- 26/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $92,315
- Median income Above-median income area
- $347,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 43.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Tijeras pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 25%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 27%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 26
- people per sq mi
- 94%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 87059 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 87059 (Tijeras, NM) rose +11.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 205.3 in 2023 to 228.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 87059 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Tijeras, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, home to 9,604 residents across 369.4 square miles, a density of 26 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 87059 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $92,315 (56% above the average New Mexico ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,667. The poverty rate is 9.7%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $347,700 (62% above the average New Mexico ZIP), while 94.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,405.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.1, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bernalillo County, so 87059 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 87059
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tijeras, NM
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 87059.
- Construction
Construction
39 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
21 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
17 establishments
- Retail trade 12
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 9
Health care and social assistance
9 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 87059, Tijeras, 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
9,604
Population
369.4
Area (sq mi)
26
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 87059?
47.1
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
3.4%
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?
$92,315
Median Household Income
+56% vs state ZIP avg
$48,667
Per Capita Income
9.7%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
32.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 87059 ranks among New Mexico ZIPs
Tijeras, 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)
$92,315 Top 10% higher than 90% 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
4,444housing units
4,444
Total Housing Units
4,122
Occupied Units
322
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$347,700
Median Home Value
+62% vs state ZIP avg
$1,405
Median Rent
1991
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
+11.2%
YoY Change (2024)
228
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+128%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 87059 have increased 11.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +128% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.2% | 159 |
| 2021 | +11.2% | 176 |
| 2022 | +15.6% | 204 |
| 2023 | +0.6% | 205 |
| 2024 | +11.2% | 228 |
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 143 business establishments in ZIP 87059, employing approximately 687 people with a combined annual payroll of $31,346,000.
143
Businesses
687
Employees
$31.3M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 39 | 27.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 21 | 14.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 17 | 11.9% |
| Retail trade | 12 | 8.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 6.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 4.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 4.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 4.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 3.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 3.5% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 2.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 2.8% |
| Educational services | 3 | 2.1% |
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 87059 vs 87015 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87015 | Edgewood, NM | 13,105 | 8.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 87059, 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 (9,604 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 87059 in?
ZIP code 87059 (Tijeras) 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 87059?
ZIP code 87059 in Tijeras, NM has a population of 9,604 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87059?
The median household income in ZIP 87059 is $92,315, which is 21% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 87059?
The median home value in ZIP 87059 is $347,700, which is 25% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87059?
The largest racial group in ZIP 87059 is White at 70.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 33.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 87059?
ZIP code 87059 has 143 business establishments employing approximately 687 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 87059?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 87059 are: Construction (39), Professional, scientific, and technical services (21), Other services (except public administration) (17). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 87059?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 87059 increased by 11.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 128%. 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 87059?
In ZIP code 87059, 62.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.2% 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 87059?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 87059 is 32.3 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 87059?
In ZIP code 87059, approximately 94.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87059?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87059 is 9.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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