Zip code 87002: Belen, New Mexico
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 87002
87002 is a rural zip code in Belen, New Mexico (Valencia County), covering 598 sq mi of land. About 21,265 people live here, or 36 per square mile. The median resident is 41.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $51,961 a year, 36% below the national median of $80,734. 22.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $185,100, or 3.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 82% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $959 a month.
19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 26.2 minutes each way, and 10% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; transportation and moving goods; and construction and repair. 37% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.
How 87002 compares
- Government workers25.8%96thU.S. 14.5% · NM 23.4%130th of 308 in NM
- Healthcare workers14.7%94thU.S. 9.7% · NM 10.3%61st of 308 in NM
- Poverty rate22.2%88thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · NM 17.8%119th of 311 in NM
- 87thWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · NM 6%85th of 309 in NM
- Veterans9.2%86thU.S. 6.2% · NM 7.9%114th of 315 in NM
- 86thU.S. 10.1% · NM 12.5%191st of 311 in NM
- Homeownership rate82.3%84thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · NM 70%151st of 311 in NM
- Uninsured rate12.9%83rdWeaknessU.S. 8.4% · NM 9.6%89th of 312 in NM
- 78thU.S. 17.2% · NM 19.3%169th of 315 in NM
- 73rdU.S. 0.483 · NM 0.477100th of 307 in NM
- Median age41.669thU.S. 38.9 · NM 39.4170th of 314 in NM
- 62ndU.S. 51.1% · NM 50.2%90th of 236 in NM
- Diversity index50.152ndU.S. 61.4 · NM 62.7112th of 315 in NM
- Average commute26.2 min51stU.S. 26.4 min · NM 23.5 min110th of 235 in NM
- 49thU.S. 14.1% · NM 9.4%70th of 315 in NM
- 49thU.S. 10% · NM 10.2%162nd of 308 in NM
- Residents under 1820.3%34thU.S. 22% · NM 21.7%155th of 315 in NM
- Population21,26533rdU.S. 334,922,499 · NM 2,120,24632nd of 315 in NM
- Work from home9.6%32ndU.S. 15.1% · NM 12.2%149th of 307 in NM
- 19thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · NM 31%159th of 315 in NM
- Median home value$185,10018thU.S. $332,700 · NM $248,100124th of 250 in NM
- 18thU.S. $1,413 · NM $1,06771st of 173 in NM
- Per capita income$28,30314thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · NM $36,218177th of 312 in NM
- Median household income$51,96111thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · NM $64,059146th of 256 in NM
- Tech workers0.7%8thU.S. 3.8% · NM 2.7%131st of 308 in NM
- Population density36/sq mi5thU.S. 95/sq mi · NM 18/sq mi103rd of 315 in NM
- Broadband access80.3%5thWeaknessU.S. 91% · NM 86.5%171st of 311 in NM
- Median earnings per worker$31,6294thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · NM $41,758199th of 278 in NM
| Measure | 87002 | Valencia | NM | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in NM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government workers | 25.8% | 25.1% | 23.4% | 14.5% | 130th of 308 | |
| Healthcare workers | 14.7% | 11.6% | 10.3% | 9.7% | 61st of 308 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 22.2% | 18.1% | 17.8% | 12.5% | 119th of 311 | |
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 8% | 7% | 6% | 5.2% | 85th of 309 | |
| Veterans | 9.2% | 9.3% | 7.9% | 6.2% | 114th of 315 | |
| Housing vacancy | 15% | 10.3% | 12.5% | 10.1% | 191st of 311 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 82.3% | 83.2% | 70% | 65.2% | 151st of 311 | |
| Uninsured rateWeakness | 12.9% | 8.3% | 9.6% | 8.4% | 89th of 312 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 20.9% | 18.7% | 19.3% | 17.2% | 169th of 315 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.465 | 0.456 | 0.477 | 0.483 | 100th of 307 | |
| Median age | 41.6 | 39.4 | 39.4 | 38.9 | 170th of 314 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 53.9% | 56.2% | 50.2% | 51.1% | 90th of 236 | |
| Diversity index | 50.1 | 53.5 | 62.7 | 61.4 | 112th of 315 | |
| Average commute | 26.2 min | 30.2 min | 23.5 min | 26.4 min | 110th of 235 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 9.6% | 8.7% | 9.4% | 14.1% | 70th of 315 | |
| Self-employed workers | 9.2% | 9.6% | 10.2% | 10% | 162nd of 308 | |
| Residents under 18 | 20.3% | 22.7% | 21.7% | 22% | 155th of 315 | |
| Population | 21,265 | 78,458 | 2,120,246 | 334,922,499 | 32nd of 315 | |
| Work from home | 9.6% | 11.1% | 12.2% | 15.1% | 149th of 307 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 19.3% | 20.9% | 31% | 35.7% | 159th of 315 | |
| Median home value | $185,100 | $223,000 | $248,100 | $332,700 | 124th of 250 | |
| Median gross rent | $959 | $1,015 | $1,067 | $1,413 | 71st of 173 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $28,303 | $30,718 | $36,218 | $44,673 | 177th of 312 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $51,961 | $58,933 | $64,059 | $80,734 | 146th of 256 | |
| Tech workers | 0.7% | 2% | 2.7% | 3.8% | 131st of 308 | |
| Population density | 36/sq mi | 74/sq mi | 18/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 103rd of 315 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 80.3% | 83.8% | 86.5% | 91% | 171st of 311 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $31,629 | $37,882 | $41,758 | $49,666 | 199th of 278 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White28%
- Black1%
- Hispanic64%
- Asian0.1%
- Native American0.3%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other1%
- Multiracial4%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 7,771
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Family households
- 65.7%
- Married couples
- 43.6%
- Living alone
- 29.1%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 9.2%
- Male / female
- 49% / 51%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 9,143
- Owner-occupied
- 82.3%
- Vacant
- 15%
- Median year built
- 1985
- Median rooms
- 5.3
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 53.9%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 24.9%
- Home value to income
- 3.6× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 87002 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $53,533 | $74,888 |
| Service | $21,164 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $28,131 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $29,828 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $29,484 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 83.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.3%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 6.9%
- Households with broadband
- 80.3%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 50.9%
- No internet access
- 14.9%
- Without health insurance
- 12.9%
- Limited-English households
- 5.1%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Belen
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Valencia County
- Center point
- 34.6356° N, 106.8286° W
- Land area
- 598 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.4 sq mi
- Time zone
- Mountain Time (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Belen2% of zip
- Los Chaves (unincorporated)1% of zip
- Rio Communities1% of zip
- Jarales (unincorporated)1% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 87002
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87023 | Jarales, NM | 4.2 mi | — |
| 87060 | Tome, NM | 8.8 mi | — |
| 87006 | Bosque, NM | 11 mi | $93,750 |
| 87031 | Los Lunas, NM | 12 mi | $60,902 |
| 87062 | Veguita, NM | 14 mi | $20,539 |
| 87042 | Peralta, NM | 16 mi | $73,057 |
| 87028 | La Joya, NM | 20 mi | — |
| 87022 | Isleta, NM | 20 mi | $55,329 |
| 87068 | Bosque Farms, NM | 21 mi | $79,602 |
| 87831 | San Acacia, NM | 25 mi | $12,397 |
| 87151 | Albuquerque, NM | 26 mi | — |
| 87061 | Torreon, NM | 26 mi | $44,277 |
Zip codes like 87002 elsewhere
Questions about 87002
What city is zip code 87002?
87002 is assigned to Belen, New Mexico. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 87002 in?
87002 is in Valencia County, New Mexico.
What is the population of 87002?
About 21,265 people live in 87002, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 87002 in?
87002 is in Mountain Time.
What is the median household income in 87002?
The median household income in 87002 is $51,961.
What zip codes are near 87002?
The closest zip codes to 87002 are 87023, 87060, 87006, 87031, 87062.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 87002, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.