87004 ZIP Code — Bernalillo, NM

Sandoval County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87004 is located in Bernalillo, New Mexico, within Sandoval County. It covers approximately 90.63 square miles and serves a population of 11,614 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 505.

About ZIP code 87004

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $206,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,442. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 46% 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.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 87004 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

11,614

population

90.63

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87004 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87004

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87004. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bernalillo	Acceptable
Bernalillo	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

87124 Rio Rancho (9.3 mi) 87048 Corrales (9.9 mi) 87043 Placitas (12.6 mi) 87053 San Ysidro (13.7 mi) 87113 Albuquerque (14.2 mi) 87109 Albuquerque (16.5 mi) 87107 Albuquerque (16.5 mi) 87122 Albuquerque (16.6 mi) 87052 Santo Domingo Pueblo (17.5 mi) 87110 Albuquerque (19.2 mi) 87111 Albuquerque (19.3 mi) 87120 Albuquerque (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	11,614
Population density	128 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	043

Geography
Land area	90.63 sq mi
Water area	0.42 sq mi
Latitude	35.3833
Longitude	-106.6358
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	48.8%	37.9%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	34.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	19.8%	22.6%	17.6%
Over $200k	2.0%	5.4%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

11,614

Population

128

People per sq mi

43.5

Median age

$58,442

Median household income

$30,956

Per capita income

$206,100

Median home value

$966

Median monthly rent

76.0%

Home ownership

15.6%

Poverty rate

6.3%

Unemployment

3,918

Housing units

18.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

256

Under 5

239

237

5–9

221

333

10–14

310

281

15–19

263

339

20–24

316

926

25–34

863

735

35–44

685

633

45–54

590

363

55–59

338

408

60–64

381

854

65–74

797

521

75–84

486

124

85+

115

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,801	15.5%
18 and over	9,813	84.5%
65 and over	2,897	24.9%
Median age	43.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 40%

Hispanic or Latino 22.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 13.9%

Two or more races 13.2%

Other race 10.2%

Black or African American 0.4%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	5,970	40%
Hispanic or Latino	3,323	22.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2,072	13.9%
Two or more races	1,979	13.2%
Other race	1,520	10.2%
Black or African American	59	0.4%
Asian	8	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.8%	37.9%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	34.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	19.8%	22.6%	17.6%
Over $200k	2.0%	5.4%	4.1%

Under $10k 5.4%

$10k–$15k 6.5%

$15k–$25k 7.1%

$25k–$35k 6.8%

$35k–$50k 16.1%

$50k–$75k 20.1%

$75k–$100k 10.6%

$100k–$150k 16.2%

$150k–$200k 7.3%

$200k+ 3.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.4%
$10k–$15k	6.5%
$15k–$25k	7.1%
$25k–$35k	6.8%
$35k–$50k	16.1%
$50k–$75k	20.1%
$75k–$100k	10.6%
$100k–$150k	16.2%
$150k–$200k	7.3%
$200k+	3.9%
Median income	$58,442

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.7%

$50k–$100k 7.7%

$100k–$150k 10.1%

$150k–$200k 14.1%

$200k–$300k 18.7%

$300k–$500k 26.5%

$500k–$1M 4.1%

$1M+ 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$206,100
Median rent / month	$966
Owner occupied	76.0%
Renter occupied	24.0%
Vacant	6.8%
Single-family detached	64.2%
Large apartment buildings	2.9%
Mobile homes	26.5%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	14.0%
2000–2009	16.5%
1990–1999	14.3%
1980–1989	14.5%
1970–1979	20.0%
1960–1969	11.7%
1950–1959	3.9%
1940–1949	1.4%
1939 or earlier	3.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	2.2%
2 bedrooms	29.4%
3 bedrooms	54.0%
4 bedrooms	11.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.4%
1 vehicle	29.5%
2 vehicles	39.3%
3 or more	26.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	80.1%
Electricity	6.6%
Propane / LP gas	8.1%
Wood	2.9%
Solar	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,044	43.5%
Cohabiting couple	530	11.3%
Male householder, no spouse	809	17.2%
Female householder, no spouse	1,320	28.1%
Households with children under 18	1,196	25.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,090	44.4%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.7%	27.8%
Married	44.4%	42.0%
Separated	1.8%	1.8%
Widowed	2.4%	11.3%
Divorced	14.8%	17.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.7%

Some HS, no diploma 10.5%

HS graduate 31.8%

Some college, no degree 20.6%

Associate's degree 10.7%

Bachelor's degree 10.7%

Graduate / professional 8.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.7%
Bachelor's or higher	18.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	158	7.4%
Kindergarten	140	6.6%
Elementary school	867	40.7%
High school	492	23.1%
College / grad school	471	22.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 17.9%

Professional & management 14.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.0%

Retail trade 13.4%

Construction 9.2%

Public administration 8.0%

Finance & real estate 6.0%

Other services 5.8%

Manufacturing 4.1%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.5%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.1%
Service	26.0%
Sales & office	26.0%
Natural resources & construction	11.8%
Production & transportation	8.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.0%
Government	20.2%
Self-employed	6.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.5%
Carpool	11.4%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	13.2%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.5

Poverty

All people 15.6%

Under 18 years 17.6%

18 and over 15.2%

Married-couple families 7.9%

Female-led households 22.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.8%
Retirement income	31.0%
Supplemental Security	8.7%
Cash public assistance	3.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.6%
High blood pressure	29.9%
High cholesterol	30.1%
Diabetes	12.9%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	22.8%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	5.5%
Cancer	5.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.5%
Binge drinking	14.5%
No physical activity	24.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.8%
Depression	18.1%
Fair or poor health	17.7%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	17.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	63.9%
Visited dentist	57.0%
Cholesterol screening	87.0%
Teeth loss	14.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	545	5.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.6%
Under 18	4.7%
18–64 years	14.4%
65 and over	40.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.2%
Public insurance	51.2%
No insurance	11.3%
Uninsured under 19	2.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	11,119	95.7%
Spanish	1,878	16.9%
Other Indo-European	1,397	12.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	10,239	88.2%
Born in same state	10,196	87.8%
Born in different state	7,362	63.4%
Foreign born	43	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	1,375	11.8%
Not a US citizen	455	33.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	609	5.2%
Italian	592	5.1%
Arab	322	2.8%
English	95	0.8%
German	69	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	69	0.6%
Polish	38	0.3%
Dutch	22	0.2%
Norwegian	12	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.5%
Internet access	85.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87004

What city is ZIP code 87004 in?

ZIP code 87004 is primarily assigned to Bernalillo, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87004 in?

ZIP code 87004 falls within Sandoval County, New Mexico.

Does ZIP code 87004 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 87004 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87004?

16% of residents in ZIP code 87004 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 87004?

ZIP code 87004 has an estimated population of 11,614 residents, with a density of 128 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 87004?

The median home value in ZIP code 87004 is $206,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 87004 in?

ZIP code 87004 observes the MST timezone.