87059 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 87059, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

87059 is a zip code in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, which covers East Bernalillo, with a total population of 9,706 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 87059 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 87059.

The estimated population of people living in 87059 is 9,706, with a median age of 52.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 87059 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
9,706
+0.62%
+0.60%
2020
9,646
 -8.03% -
2019
10,488
+1.88%
-
2018
10,294
+6.7%
-
2017
9,648
 - -

Population of 87059 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 87059 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
65.3%
67.8%
 -3.69%
Black/African American
0%
0.5%
 -100.00%
Native
2.1%
1.9%
 +10.53%
Hispanic
27.2%
23.8%
 +14.29%
Asian
0.6%
2.5%
 -76.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.5%
3.5%
 +28.57%
Other
0.3%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 87059 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 87059 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 87059 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 87059 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 52.3 -2.24% 53 -1.49% 51.8 -2.08%
2020 53.5 -0.74% 53.8 -2.18% 52.9 +0.57%
2019 53.9 +4.66% 55 +5.57% 52.6 +3.34%
2018 51.5 -1.15% 52.1 +1.56% 50.9 -3.05%
2017 52.1 - 51.3 - 52.5 -

The median age of the 87059 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 87059 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 9 431 +25.64% 254 +44.17% 538 307
10 to 19 458 -11.3% 462 +24.18% 406 550
20 to 29 314 +14.68% 375 -28.29% 336 277
30 to 39 413 0.79% 463 1.14% 413 427
40 to 49 590 -14.41% 709 -11.81% 492 619
50 to 59 1,054 -0.49% 1,144 -27.12% 1,024 828
60 to 69 950 +25.57% 1,015 +19.16% 1,176 1,216
70+ 495 +22.68% 521 -6.78% 612 485

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 87059 zip code is $86,838.00.

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 87059.

  • Under 25
    $43,679.00
  • 25 to 44
    $93,155.00
  • 45 to 64
    $103,201.00
  • 65 and over
    $55,640.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 87059 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 87059, 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 87059 is currently $101,666.00.

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.

9.25% of households in 87059 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 87059 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    15.24%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    14.74%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.18%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.57%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    23.00%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    11.02%
  • $200,000 or more
    9.25%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 87059 is $42,648.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 87059 by the total population of 87059.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 87059 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 87059 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
    21.52%
  • Bachelor's degree
    36.64%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    17.54%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    23.40%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.90%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 87059 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 87059 zip over the age of 16 is 8,195.

Of those people, a total of 53.50% 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 87059 is 51.70%.

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 87059 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 290 51.00% 16.20%
20 to 24 years 325 50.50% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 288 94.40% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 507 85.80% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 717 67.20% 4.00%
45 to 54 years 1,596 73.70% 4.80%
55 to 59 years 983 76.10% 2.30%
60 to 64 years 1,252 47.40% 2.70%
65 to 74 years 1,841 19.80% 2.50%
75 years and over 396 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 87059. 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 7,040 54.10% 3.40%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 208 28.40% 0.00%
Asian 62 58.10% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 248 54.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 637 54.30% 2.90%
Hispanic or Latino 2,103 50.10% 3.20%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,511 54.60% 3.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 87059 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 87059 is 4,238, with median earnings of $54,308.00.

Women in 87059 are earning approximately 75.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,238 $54,308.00
Male 2,356 $61,152.00
Female 1,882 $46,429.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 87059 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 589 $89,125.00
Business and Financial 374 $55,000.00
Computer and Mathematical 273 $69,702.00
Architecture and Engineering 197 $111,845.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 149 $122,721.00
Community and Social Service 10 $0.00
Legal 23 $90,568.00
Educational and Library 124 $36,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 101 $2,499.00
Healthcare Practitioners 488 $87,924.00
Healthcare Support 123 $53,081.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 92 $19,947.00
Law Enforcement 15 $115,417.00
Food Preparation and Serving 199 $16,502.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 204 $31,250.00
Personal Care and Service 62 $18,676.00
Sales 323 $34,408.00
Office and Administrative Support 304 $37,500.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 74 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 133 $42,188.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 115 $52,604.00
Production 34 $14,853.00
Transportation and Material Moving 114 $17,121.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 87059 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 87059.

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 346 $106,111.00 243 $72,548.00
Business and Financial 174 $62,206.00 200 $41,563.00
Computer and Mathematical 218 $78,250.00 55 $58,672.00
Architecture and Engineering 149 $117,639.00 48 $105,625.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 74 $122,647.00 75 $127,566.00
Community and Social Service 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 11 $0.00 12 $0.00
Educational and Library 11 $0.00 113 $31,375.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 37 $0.00 64 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 192 $89,490.00 296 $73,438.00
Healthcare Support 10 $0.00 113 $53,011.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 45 $95,417.00 47 $0.00
Law Enforcement 15 $115,417.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 135 $16,938.00 64 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 135 $51,250.00 69 $15,139.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 62 $18,676.00
Sales 192 $41,944.00 131 $30,703.00
Office and Administrative Support 47 $106,289.00 257 $36,027.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 74 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 133 $42,188.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 115 $52,604.00 0 $0.00
Production 10 $63,214.00 24 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 114 $17,121.00 0 $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 4,056 households in 87059, with an average household size of 2.39 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 3,164 families living in the 87059 zip code with an average family size of 2.68 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 87059:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,839 164 161 892
Average Household Size 2.62 4.55 2.95 1.17
Total Families 2,839 164 161 0
Average Household Size 2.61 4.07 2.55 0

Poverty

Of the 3,164 families living in 87059, 7.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 87059:

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 4,417 housing units in 87059.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,056 91.83%
Vacant 361 8.17%

5.75% of the total 4,417 housing units in 87059 are rental units. This is approximately 254 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,724 are occupied by the owner - or 84.31% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 87059 is $1,207.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 87059 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
    78
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    103
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    29
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    58
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    64
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 87059 is $275,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 87059 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    223
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    179
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    203
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    512
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    986
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,194
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    390
  • $1,000,000 or more
    37

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 87059. The chart below shows the number of properties in 87059 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    41
  • 1940 to 1949
    68
  • 1950 to 1959
    80
  • 1960 to 1969
    186
  • 1970 to 1979
    569
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,247
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,071
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,001
  • 2010 to 2013
    154
  • 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 87059 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    0
  • 1 vehicle available
    770
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,282
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,004

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 87059 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 87059 that commute to work in a particular way.

35 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 87059.

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
    37
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    87
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    14
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    245
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    194
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    561
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    948
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    548
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    283
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    546
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    141
  • 90 or more minutes
    84

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 87059 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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