ZIP Code 87059
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Tijeras · Bernalillo County · New Mexico
- Population
- 9,604
- Median income
- $92,315
- Median home value
- $347,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 43.2%
- Land area
- 369.4 sq mi
26/sq mi
▲ 21% vs US
higher than 75% of US ZIPs
▲ 25% vs US
higher than 73% of US ZIPs
Median age 47.1
Denver
ZIP code 87059 in Tijeras, New Mexico has a population of 9,604. The median household income is $92,315, which is 21% above the national average. Median home value is $347,700, 25% above the US average. 43.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 87059 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 369.4 square miles in Tijeras, Bernalillo County, New Mexico. The area is home to 9,604 residents, producing a population density of 26 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 87059 against New Mexico and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 87059 sits at $92,315 (56% above the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $48,667. The poverty rate stands at 9.7% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. On housing, the median home value is $347,700 (62% above the state average) with median rent at $1,405 per month, and 94.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 87059 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 43.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.1, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bernalillo County, so you can benchmark 87059 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 87059
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$48,667
Per Capita Income
9.7%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
32.3 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?
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
$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 |
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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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