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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
$92,315
Median income
$347,700
Median home value
43.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 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 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. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 87059, plus 6 more within Bernalillo County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 87059?

47.1

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

3.4%

Foreign-Born

White 70.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 21.1%
Hispanic or Latino 33.0%

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

How ZIP 87059 ranks nationally

Tijeras, NM household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$92,315 Top 25% higher than 75% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.2%

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

Owner 94.2%
Renter 5.8%

$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.

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Related Areas

Bernalillo County Tijeras, NM New Mexico

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.