87015 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 87015, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

87015 is a zip code in Bernalillo County, Santa Fe County, and Torrance County, New Mexico, which covers East Bernalillo CCD, Santa Fe South CCD, and Estancia, with a total population of 14,637 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 87015 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 87015.

The estimated population of people living in 87015 is 14,637, with a median age of 49.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 87015 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
14,637
 -2.5% +18.03%
2020
15,012
+12.04%
-
2019
13,399
+3.96%
-
2018
12,889
+3.94%
-
2017
12,401
 - -

Population of 87015 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 87015 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
65.5%
71.5%
 -8.39%
Black/African American
0.6%
0.6%
 0.00%
Native
0.6%
0.7%
 -14.29%
Hispanic
30.2%
24.7%
 +22.27%
Asian
0.1%
0.3%
 -66.67%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.6%
2.2%
 +18.18%
Other
0.3%
0.1%
 +200.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 87015 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 87015 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 87015 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 87015 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 49.3 +2.28% 50.1 +5.47% 49.1 +1.03%
2020 48.2 +4.33% 47.5 +2.81% 48.6 +5.42%
2019 46.2 +0.43% 46.2 +3.13% 46.1 -1.28%
2018 46 +0.88% 44.8 +2.28% 46.7 -0.21%
2017 45.6 - 43.8 - 46.8 -

The median age of the 87015 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 87015 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 896 -14.24% 715 +4.69% 768 721
10 to 19 609 -12.48% 836 +9.41% 515 909
20 to 29 634 -1.65% 672 -5.44% 620 633
30 to 39 631 +36.34% 567 +41.86% 855 823
40 to 49 727 +21.49% 804 -5.9% 861 744
50 to 59 1,204 +22.15% 1,296 -0.65% 1,491 1,287
60 to 69 764 +37.02% 1,055 +31.23% 1,086 1,373
70+ 526 +82.51% 465 +74.17% 1,060 891

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 87015 zip code is $69,375.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 87015.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $85,682.00
  • 45 to 64
    $75,151.00
  • 65 and over
    $43,219.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 87015 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 87015, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 87015 is currently $79,277.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

4.60% of households in 87015 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 87015 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    19.33%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    18.55%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.88%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    19.23%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.51%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.89%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.60%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 87015 is $32,957.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 87015 by the total population of 87015.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 87015 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 87015 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    13.68%
  • Bachelor's degree
    32.97%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.34%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    36.87%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.14%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 87015 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 87015 zip over the age of 16 is 12,242.

Of those people, a total of 54.70% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 87015 is 51.60%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 87015 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 518 40.20% 34.60%
20 to 24 years 523 70.20% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 730 77.30% 2.30%
30 to 34 years 922 72.30% 3.10%
35 to 44 years 1,679 75.50% 2.70%
45 to 54 years 1,865 75.10% 9.70%
55 to 59 years 1,595 65.90% 6.50%
60 to 64 years 1,378 38.80% 3.00%
65 to 74 years 1,973 30.50% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,059 3.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 87015. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 9,982 56.90% 5.20%
Black or African American 95 35.80% 88.20%
American Indian and Alaska Native 142 31.00% 50.00%
Asian 16 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 1,122 46.70% 0.40%
Two or more races 885 45.20% 2.00%
Hispanic or Latino 3,303 55.70% 5.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 8,390 54.10% 4.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 87015 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 87015 is 6,318, with median earnings of $42,500.00.

Women in 87015 are earning approximately 80.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 6,318 $42,500.00
Male 3,799 $44,917.00
Female 2,519 $36,234.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 87015 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 665 $43,589.00
Business and Financial 204 $94,583.00
Computer and Mathematical 225 $100,396.00
Architecture and Engineering 188 $118,900.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 150 $116,154.00
Community and Social Service 55 $0.00
Legal 136 $52,973.00
Educational and Library 470 $31,701.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 170 $46,641.00
Healthcare Practitioners 520 $59,124.00
Healthcare Support 305 $14,688.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 75 $65,729.00
Law Enforcement 82 $111,818.00
Food Preparation and Serving 306 $11,489.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 112 $14,519.00
Personal Care and Service 119 $23,867.00
Sales 556 $22,148.00
Office and Administrative Support 522 $40,275.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 36 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 355 $79,375.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 252 $68,333.00
Production 331 $68,168.00
Transportation and Material Moving 378 $18,779.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 87015 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 87015.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 457 $32,301.00 208 $83,438.00
Business and Financial 29 $103,194.00 175 $94,410.00
Computer and Mathematical 182 $93,750.00 43 $112,039.00
Architecture and Engineering 175 $119,225.00 13 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 78 $54,643.00 72 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 55 $0.00
Legal 51 $119,028.00 85 $46,736.00
Educational and Library 124 $25,536.00 346 $33,571.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 86 $26,442.00 84 $54,063.00
Healthcare Practitioners 216 $58,923.00 304 $63,333.00
Healthcare Support 115 $10,461.00 190 $23,750.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 63 $46,250.00 12 $0.00
Law Enforcement 82 $111,818.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 121 $15,970.00 185 $10,293.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 45 $14,750.00 67 $14,205.00
Personal Care and Service 77 $32,321.00 42 $8,452.00
Sales 394 $25,208.00 162 $21,638.00
Office and Administrative Support 165 $40,710.00 357 $37,250.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 36 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 355 $79,375.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 252 $68,333.00 0 $0.00
Production 286 $69,138.00 45 $47,554.00
Transportation and Material Moving 304 $19,244.00 74 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 5,929 households in 87015, with an average household size of 2.47 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 4,199 families living in the 87015 zip code with an average family size of 2.91 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 87015:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,656 226 317 1,730
Average Household Size 3.01 2.54 2.84 1.24
Total Families 3,656 226 317 0
Average Household Size 2.98 2.03 2.77 0

Poverty

Of the 4,199 families living in 87015, 7.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 87015:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 6,363 housing units in 87015.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,929 93.18%
Vacant 434 6.82%

7.87% of the total 6,363 housing units in 87015 are rental units. This is approximately 501 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,360 are occupied by the owner - or 84.24% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 87015 is $1,208.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 87015 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    68
  • Less than $500
    44
  • $500 to $999
    129
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    136
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    166
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    26
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 87015 is $215,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 87015 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    296
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    658
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    865
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    652
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,476
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,248
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    165
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 87015. The chart below shows the number of properties in 87015 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    139
  • 1940 to 1949
    12
  • 1950 to 1959
    54
  • 1960 to 1969
    95
  • 1970 to 1979
    465
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,457
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,399
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,460
  • 2010 to 2013
    282
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 87015 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    235
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,114
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,873
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,707

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 87015 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 87015 that commute to work in a particular way.

39.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 87015.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    48
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    409
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    258
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    258
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    175
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    391
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    946
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    487
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    599
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    900
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    554
  • 90 or more minutes
    295

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 87015 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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