87059 ZIP Code
Tijeras, New mexico
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 87059 |
| City/Town: | Tijeras |
| County: | Bernalillo |
| State: | New mexico |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 10,020 |
| Median Household Income: | $90,082 |
| Per Capita Income: | $48,922 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,333 |
| Median Home Value: | $297,800 |
| Land Area: | 141.5 sq miles
366.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 34.9968, -106.3006 |
Population Information (87059 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 10,020 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,204 | 51.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,816 | 48.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 50.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 498 | 5.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 523 | 5.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 592 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 444 | 4.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 416 | 4.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 999 | 10.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 807 | 8.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,309 | 13.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 840 | 8.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,150 | 11.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,936 | 19.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 330 | 3.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 176 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (87059 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $297,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,566 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,333 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,093 | 94.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 240 | 5.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,744 | 91.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 349 | 8.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (87059 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 7,547 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 20 | 0.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 109 | 1.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,397 | 18.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,064 | 27.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 635 | 8.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,821 | 24.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,501 | 19.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 98.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 44.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (87059 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $90,082 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $107,055 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $98,657 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $48,922 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (87059 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 4,267 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,150 | 97.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 112 | 2.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,051 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,119 | 75.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 792 | 19.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 239 | 5.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (87059 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 7,824 | 78.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 0 | 0.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 170 | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 49 | 0.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 287 | 2.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,690 | 16.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,411 | 14.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,085 | 30.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,886 | 18.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 57 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 24 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,118 | 11.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (87059 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 232 | 5.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 159 | 3.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 263 | 6.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 187 | 4.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 335 | 8.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 567 | 13.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 586 | 14.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 874 | 21.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 454 | 11.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 436 | 10.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (87059 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,033 | 73.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 345 | 8.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 16 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 112 | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 601 | 14.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 35.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (87059 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 54 | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 296 | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 87 | 2.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 100 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 410 | 9.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 172 | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 62 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 252 | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 878 | 21.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 953 | 23.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 274 | 6.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 332 | 8.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 280 | 6.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (87059 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.1% | 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 (87059 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 9,732 | 97.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,295 | 72.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,567 | 45.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 282 | 2.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (87059 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,901 | 70.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,583 | 38.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,493 | 36.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 121 | 3.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 71 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 450 | 11.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (87059 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,597 | 83.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 37 | 0.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 31 | 0.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 14 | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 621 | 14.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 33 | 0.8% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (87059 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 208 | 4.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 938 | 21.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,029 | 23.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,164 | 26.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 504 | 11.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 214 | 4.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 106 | 2.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 98 | 2.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 72 | 1.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (87059 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 74 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 79 | 1.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 708 | 16.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,416 | 55.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 907 | 20.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 149 | 3.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (87059 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 241 | 5.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 2,169 | 53.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 434 | 10.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 997 | 24.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 48 | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 194 | 4.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 10 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (87059 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 10 | 0.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 754 | 18.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,311 | 32.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,018 | 49.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (87059 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 199 | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 150 | 4.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 174 | 4.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 497 | 13.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 880 | 23.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,238 | 33.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 554 | 14.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 52 | 1.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (87059 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,756 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $511 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,566 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.43 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.57 | 2.38 |
Households (87059 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,093 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,965 | 72.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 716 | 17.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 570 | 13.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 325 | 7.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,033 | 25.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,633 | 39.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.44 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.71 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (87059 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,254 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 798 | 18.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,932 | 68.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 125 | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 391 | 9.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 782 | 18.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (87059 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,041 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 171 | 8.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 141 | 6.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 782 | 38.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 342 | 16.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 605 | 29.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (87059 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 8,161 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,348 | 16.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 10,014 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,180 | 11.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 87 | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 456 | 38.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 637 | 54.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (87059 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 8,815 | 88.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,066 | 10.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 320 | 30.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 715 | 67.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 692 | 64.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 31 | 2.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (87059 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 9,689 | 96.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 231 | 2.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 331 | 143.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 331 | 143.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 331 | 143.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 145 | 62.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 47 | 20.3% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 90 | 39.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (87059 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,522 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 8,418 | 88.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,104 | 11.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 949 | 10.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 83 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 41 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 31 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (87059 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,093 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,025 | 98.3% | 89.4% |
Tijeras, NM87059