87068 ZIP Code — Bosque Farms, NM

Valencia County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87068 is located in Bosque Farms, New Mexico, within Valencia County. It covers approximately 37.21 square miles and serves a population of 5,450 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 505.

About ZIP code 87068

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 $237,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,263. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 87068 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,450

population

37.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87068 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87068

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87068. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bosque Farms	Acceptable
Bosque Farms	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

87121 Albuquerque (5.7 mi) 87105 Albuquerque (8.1 mi) 87102 Albuquerque (11.8 mi) 87151 Albuquerque (11.9 mi) 87101 Albuquerque (11.9 mi) 87158 Albuquerque (11.9 mi) 87106 Albuquerque (11.9 mi) 87031 Los Lunas (12.3 mi) 87104 Albuquerque (12.4 mi) 87120 Albuquerque (12.4 mi) 87114 Albuquerque (12.6 mi) 87131 Albuquerque (13.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,450
Population density	146 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	37.21 sq mi
Water area	0.27 sq mi
Latitude	34.9443
Longitude	-106.7737
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	45.1%	48.8%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	32.7%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	24.3%	15.8%	17.6%
Over $200k	2.3%	2.7%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

5,450

Population

146

People per sq mi

44.1

Median age

$67,263

Median household income

$33,557

Per capita income

$237,700

Median home value

$871

Median monthly rent

90.6%

Home ownership

16.6%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

1,952

Housing units

25.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

202

Under 5

198

131

5–9

128

178

10–14

175

124

15–19

122

139

20–24

137

292

25–34

287

340

35–44

334

314

45–54

308

223

55–59

218

197

60–64

193

338

65–74

332

212

75–84

209

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,219	22.4%
18 and over	4,231	77.6%
65 and over	1,210	22.2%
Median age	44.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 46.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 26.6%

Hispanic or Latino 11.8%

Two or more races 8.3%

Other race 5.3%

Asian 0.7%

Black or African American 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,899	46.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1,645	26.6%
Hispanic or Latino	728	11.8%
Two or more races	510	8.3%
Other race	330	5.3%
Asian	42	0.7%
Black or African American	24	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.1%	48.8%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	32.7%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	24.3%	15.8%	17.6%
Over $200k	2.3%	2.7%	4.1%

Under $10k 5.3%

$10k–$15k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 4.7%

$25k–$35k 14.8%

$35k–$50k 10.7%

$50k–$75k 13.4%

$75k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 24.1%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

$200k+ 9.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.3%
$10k–$15k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	4.7%
$25k–$35k	14.8%
$35k–$50k	10.7%
$50k–$75k	13.4%
$75k–$100k	11.1%
$100k–$150k	24.1%
$150k–$200k	2.9%
$200k+	9.1%
Median income	$67,263

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.0%

$50k–$100k 8.7%

$100k–$150k 5.9%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

$200k–$300k 34.1%

$300k–$500k 19.0%

$500k–$1M 15.3%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$237,700
Median rent / month	$871
Owner occupied	90.6%
Renter occupied	9.4%
Vacant	5.5%
Single-family detached	69.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	30.4%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.9%
2000–2009	12.4%
1990–1999	16.0%
1980–1989	21.4%
1970–1979	27.8%
1960–1969	9.4%
1950–1959	3.4%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	1.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	0.9%
2 bedrooms	12.7%
3 bedrooms	68.2%
4 bedrooms	13.2%
5+ bedrooms	4.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.5%
1 vehicle	19.3%
2 vehicles	26.1%
3 or more	49.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	76.7%
Electricity	8.1%
Propane / LP gas	5.6%
Wood	9.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,099	54.3%
Cohabiting couple	75	3.7%
Male householder, no spouse	366	18.1%
Female householder, no spouse	485	24.0%
Households with children under 18	459	22.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	918	45.3%
Average household size	2.69

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.8%	24.7%
Married	52.4%	52.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.2%
Widowed	2.3%	8.5%
Divorced	12.5%	13.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 6.0%

HS graduate 33.4%

Some college, no degree 26.3%

Associate's degree 7.9%

Bachelor's degree 16.9%

Graduate / professional 8.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.8%
Bachelor's or higher	25.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	129	13.4%
Kindergarten	53	5.5%
Elementary school	483	50.1%
High school	201	20.9%
College / grad school	98	10.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 19.2%

Education & healthcare 18.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 16.5%

Retail trade 9.0%

Finance & real estate 7.6%

Other services 7.0%

Professional & management 6.8%

Construction 5.2%

Manufacturing 3.2%

Transportation & utilities 3.0%

Information 1.9%

Agriculture & mining 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.7%
Service	20.7%
Sales & office	22.1%
Natural resources & construction	7.4%
Production & transportation	11.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.7%
Government	30.4%
Self-employed	6.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.7%
Carpool	8.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	16.0%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.5

Poverty

All people 16.6%

Under 18 years 29.8%

18 and over 12.8%

Married-couple families 1.8%

Female-led households 41.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.7%
Retirement income	37.2%
Supplemental Security	3.1%
Cash public assistance	2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.8%
High blood pressure	32.8%
High cholesterol	31.9%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	26.8%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.5%
Binge drinking	13.7%
No physical activity	20.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.5%
Depression	19.1%
Fair or poor health	15.2%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.5%
Visited dentist	64.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	13.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	469	11.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.9%
Under 18	15.7%
18–64 years	12.9%
65 and over	41.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.8%
Public insurance	55.5%
No insurance	7.8%
Uninsured under 19	7.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,050	92.7%
Spanish	202	4.0%
Other Indo-European	114	2.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,335	97.9%
Born in same state	5,335	97.9%
Born in different state	3,682	67.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	115	2.1%
Not a US citizen	49	42.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	367	6.7%
Italian	267	4.9%
Arab	259	4.8%
Polish	58	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	34	0.6%
English	20	0.4%
German	9	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.2%
Internet access	91.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87068

What city is ZIP code 87068 in?

ZIP code 87068 is primarily assigned to Bosque Farms, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87068 in?

ZIP code 87068 falls within Valencia County, New Mexico.

Is ZIP code 87068 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 87068 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87068?

17% of residents in ZIP code 87068 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 87068 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 87068 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 87068 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 87068 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 87068 in?

ZIP code 87068 observes the MST timezone.