87002 ZIP Code — Belen, NM

Valencia County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87002 is located in Belen, New Mexico, within Valencia County. It covers approximately 598.28 square miles and serves a population of 19,985 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 505.

About ZIP code 87002

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $152,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $50,655. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 30%.

Overall, ZIP code 87002 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

19,985

population

598.28

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87002 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87002

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87002. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Belen	Acceptable
Belen	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

87006 Bosque (9.5 mi) 87031 Los Lunas (11.2 mi) 87062 Veguita (12.2 mi) 87028 La Joya (17.8 mi) 87042 Peralta (18.8 mi) 87023 Jarales (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	19,985
Population density	33 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	598.28 sq mi
Water area	0.39 sq mi
Latitude	34.6109
Longitude	-106.6981
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	505

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.9%	48.8%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	29.7%	32.7%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	13.7%	15.8%	17.6%
Over $200k	2.8%	2.7%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

19,985

Population

People per sq mi

47.4

Median age

$50,655

Median household income

$27,551

Per capita income

$152,400

Median home value

$834

Median monthly rent

79.7%

Home ownership

18.6%

Poverty rate

8.9%

Unemployment

7,448

Housing units

21.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

300

Under 5

299

535

5–9

534

516

10–14

516

544

15–19

543

798

20–24

797

1,087

25–34

1,086

982

35–44

982

1,242

45–54

1,240

835

55–59

835

998

60–64

998

1,260

65–74

1,259

655

75–84

654

245

85+

245

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,270	16.4%
18 and over	16,715	83.6%
65 and over	4,318	21.6%
Median age	47.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 51.1%

Hispanic or Latino 21.8%

Two or more races 13.5%

Other race 10.5%

Asian 1.2%

Black or African American 1.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	13,054	51.1%
Hispanic or Latino	5,570	21.8%
Two or more races	3,439	13.5%
Other race	2,680	10.5%
Asian	299	1.2%
Black or African American	296	1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	217	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.9%	48.8%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	29.7%	32.7%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	13.7%	15.8%	17.6%
Over $200k	2.8%	2.7%	4.1%

Under $10k 8.8%

$10k–$15k 5.4%

$15k–$25k 10.6%

$25k–$35k 10.4%

$35k–$50k 13.8%

$50k–$75k 19.7%

$75k–$100k 11.9%

$100k–$150k 12.3%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.8%
$10k–$15k	5.4%
$15k–$25k	10.6%
$25k–$35k	10.4%
$35k–$50k	13.8%
$50k–$75k	19.7%
$75k–$100k	11.9%
$100k–$150k	12.3%
$150k–$200k	4.3%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$50,655

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.0%

$50k–$100k 14.7%

$100k–$150k 18.1%

$150k–$200k 20.2%

$200k–$300k 18.9%

$300k–$500k 8.8%

$500k–$1M 1.3%

$1M+ 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$152,400
Median rent / month	$834
Owner occupied	79.7%
Renter occupied	20.3%
Vacant	17.1%
Single-family detached	64.0%
Large apartment buildings	1.5%
Mobile homes	25.9%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.71

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.3%
2000–2009	12.8%
1990–1999	24.2%
1980–1989	20.3%
1970–1979	20.5%
1960–1969	6.7%
1950–1959	7.1%
1940–1949	2.5%
1939 or earlier	4.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	4.1%
2 bedrooms	24.4%
3 bedrooms	57.3%
4 bedrooms	11.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.3%
1 vehicle	34.0%
2 vehicles	29.8%
3 or more	33.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	75.3%
Electricity	7.1%
Propane / LP gas	8.1%
Fuel oil	0.1%
Wood	7.4%
Solar	0.3%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,043	41.0%
Cohabiting couple	500	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	1,429	19.3%
Female householder, no spouse	2,447	33.0%
Households with children under 18	1,778	24.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,071	41.4%
Average household size	2.68

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.7%	28.8%
Married	44.1%	36.4%
Separated	2.3%	3.1%
Widowed	3.0%	10.6%
Divorced	14.8%	21.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.3%

Some HS, no diploma 10.4%

HS graduate 33.9%

Some college, no degree 18.9%

Associate's degree 10.4%

Bachelor's degree 11.9%

Graduate / professional 9.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.3%
Bachelor's or higher	21.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	238	6.0%
Kindergarten	59	1.5%
Elementary school	1,714	42.9%
High school	918	23.0%
College / grad school	1,071	26.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.3%

Retail trade 13.5%

Professional & management 10.5%

Transportation & utilities 8.1%

Public administration 7.6%

Other services 6.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.9%

Construction 5.8%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Agriculture & mining 3.9%

Manufacturing 3.7%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.5%
Service	22.0%
Sales & office	17.7%
Natural resources & construction	9.5%
Production & transportation	17.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.9%
Government	26.2%
Self-employed	9.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.9%
Carpool	7.4%
Public transit	0.6%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	7.5%
Other means	2.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.9

Poverty

All people 18.6%

Under 18 years 26.1%

18 and over 17.1%

Married-couple families 8.2%

Female-led households 28.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.2%
Retirement income	33.3%
Supplemental Security	12.3%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.1%
High blood pressure	33.3%
High cholesterol	31.1%
Diabetes	14.0%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	26.6%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.4%
Binge drinking	12.9%
No physical activity	25.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.1%
Depression	18.9%
Fair or poor health	19.1%
Poor mental health	14.4%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	16.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.5%
Visited dentist	57.6%
Cholesterol screening	87.5%
Teeth loss	16.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,945	11.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	29.7%
Under 18	9.6%
18–64 years	27.9%
65 and over	50.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.6%
Public insurance	57.3%
No insurance	10.0%
Uninsured under 19	7.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	19,386	97.0%
Spanish	1,148	5.9%
Other Indo-European	1,092	5.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	43	0.2%
Other languages	13	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	18,352	91.8%
Born in same state	18,227	91.2%
Born in different state	12,411	62.1%
Foreign born	125	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	1,633	8.2%
Not a US citizen	682	41.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,356	6.8%
French	1,352	6.8%
Italian	1,138	5.7%
English	151	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	146	0.7%
Dutch	135	0.7%
Polish	63	0.3%
German	36	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.1%
Internet access	85.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87002

What city is ZIP code 87002 in?

ZIP code 87002 is primarily assigned to Belen, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87002 in?

ZIP code 87002 falls within Valencia County, New Mexico.

Does ZIP code 87002 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 87002 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87002?

19% of residents in ZIP code 87002 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 87002 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 87002 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 87002?

The median home value in ZIP code 87002 is $152,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 87002 in?

ZIP code 87002 observes the MST timezone.