87002 ZIP Code
Belen, New mexico
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 87002 |
| City/Town: | Belen |
| County: | Valencia |
| State: | New mexico |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 19,985 |
| Median Household Income: | $50,655 |
| Per Capita Income: | $30,460 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,953 |
| Median Home Value: | $152,400 |
| Land Area: | 598.3 sq miles
1549.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.4 sq miles
1.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 34.6356, -106.8287 |
Population Information (87002 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 19,985 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,998 | 50.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,987 | 50.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 47.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 599 | 3.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,069 | 5.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,032 | 5.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,087 | 5.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,595 | 8.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,173 | 10.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,964 | 9.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,482 | 12.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,670 | 8.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,996 | 10.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,519 | 12.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,309 | 6.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 490 | 2.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (87002 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $152,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $834 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,953 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,419 | 82.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,534 | 17.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,914 | 79.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,505 | 20.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (87002 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 14,603 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 772 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,523 | 10.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,948 | 33.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,759 | 18.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,517 | 10.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,743 | 11.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,341 | 9.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 84.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 21.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (87002 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $50,655 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $65,792 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $59,569 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $30,460 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (87002 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,143 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,370 | 91.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 720 | 8.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,960 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,713 | 63.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,932 | 26.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 692 | 9.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 33 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (87002 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,054 | 65.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 296 | 1.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 217 | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 299 | 1.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,680 | 13.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,439 | 17.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 5,570 | 27.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 12,155 | 60.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 6,262 | 31.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 141 | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 30 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 5,722 | 28.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (87002 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 654 | 8.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 401 | 5.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 788 | 10.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 769 | 10.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,021 | 13.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,465 | 19.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 881 | 11.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 910 | 12.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 318 | 4.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 212 | 2.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (87002 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,873 | 79.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 534 | 7.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 47 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 74 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 185 | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 547 | 7.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (87002 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 289 | 3.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 428 | 5.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 274 | 3.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 90 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 993 | 13.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 598 | 8.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 31 | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 297 | 4.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 774 | 10.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,089 | 28.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 438 | 5.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 510 | 6.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 559 | 7.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (87002 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 18.6% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (87002 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 17,851 | 89.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 10,420 | 52.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,369 | 56.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,975 | 9.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (87002 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,637 | 62.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,505 | 47.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,468 | 33.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 916 | 12.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 181 | 2.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,543 | 20.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (87002 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,727 | 64.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 208 | 2.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 234 | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 79 | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 25 | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 185 | 2.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 132 | 1.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 2,322 | 25.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 41 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (87002 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 115 | 1.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,148 | 12.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,165 | 24.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,817 | 20.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,837 | 20.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 599 | 6.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 640 | 7.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 222 | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 410 | 4.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (87002 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 163 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 368 | 4.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,181 | 24.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,129 | 57.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,006 | 11.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 106 | 1.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (87002 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,584 | 75.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 604 | 8.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 530 | 7.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 5 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 546 | 7.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 24 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 121 | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 5 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (87002 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 167 | 2.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,525 | 34.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,209 | 29.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,518 | 33.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (87002 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 947 | 16.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 868 | 14.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,070 | 18.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,192 | 20.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,119 | 18.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 520 | 8.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 77 | 1.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 121 | 2.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (87002 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,126 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $362 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $834 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.71 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.57 | 2.38 |
Households (87002 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,419 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,043 | 41.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 825 | 11.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,429 | 19.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,447 | 33.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,778 | 24.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,071 | 41.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.68 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.34 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (87002 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,432 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,012 | 35.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,722 | 44.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 256 | 3.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,252 | 14.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,549 | 30.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (87002 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,000 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 238 | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 59 | 1.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,714 | 42.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 918 | 22.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,071 | 26.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (87002 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 16,662 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,945 | 11.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 19,826 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,881 | 29.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 315 | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,431 | 58.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,135 | 36.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (87002 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 17,706 | 88.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,000 | 10.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,257 | 62.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 739 | 37.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 298 | 14.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 4 | 0.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (87002 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 18,352 | 91.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 125 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,633 | 1306.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,633 | 1306.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,633 | 1306.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 83 | 66.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,013 | 810.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (87002 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,386 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 13,996 | 72.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,390 | 27.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 5,096 | 26.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 103 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 191 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (87002 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,419 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,317 | 85.1% | 89.4% |
Belen, NM87002