87022 ZIP Code — Isleta, NM

Bernalillo County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87022 is located in Isleta, New Mexico, within Bernalillo County. It covers approximately 0.92 square miles and serves a population of 527 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 505.

About ZIP code 87022

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $9,999. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,000. 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 87022 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

527
population
0.92
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
87022 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 87022

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City Status
Isleta Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 527
Population density 573 / sq mi
State FIPS 35
County FIPS 001
Geography
Land area 0.92 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 34.8924
Longitude -106.6944
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 57.3% 46.3% 48.8%
$50k – $100k 35.7% 30.1% 29.4%
$100k – $200k 7.0% 18.6% 17.6%
Over $200k 0.0% 5.0% 4.1%

Demographics & statistics

527
Population
573
People per sq mi
44.5
Median age
$61,000
Median household income
$33,657
Per capita income
$9,999
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
97.4%
Home ownership
13.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
Unemployment
321
Housing units
18.1%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
9
Under 5
11
13
10–14
16
26
15–19
33
33
25–34
43
39
35–44
51
23
45–54
29
5
55–59
6
8
60–64
11
58
65–74
74
13
75–84
16
4
85+
6
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 187414.0%
18 and over45386.0%
65 and over17132.4%
Median age44.5 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 86.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Two or more races 4.9%
Other race 2.3%
White 1.4%
GroupCount%
American Indian / Alaska Native47986.2%
Hispanic or Latino295.2%
Two or more races274.9%
Other race132.3%
White81.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 57.3% 46.3% 48.8%
$50k – $100k 35.7% 30.1% 29.4%
$100k – $200k 7.0% 18.6% 17.6%
Over $200k 0.0% 5.0% 4.1%
Under $10k 10.4%
$10k–$15k 4.3%
$15k–$25k 7.8%
$25k–$35k 4.8%
$35k–$50k 14.3%
$50k–$75k 13.9%
$75k–$100k 13.5%
$100k–$150k 27.0%
$150k–$200k 3.9%
Range% of households
Under $10k10.4%
$10k–$15k4.3%
$15k–$25k7.8%
$25k–$35k4.8%
$35k–$50k14.3%
$50k–$75k13.9%
$75k–$100k13.5%
$100k–$150k27.0%
$150k–$200k3.9%
Median income$61,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 53.6%
$50k–$100k 16.1%
$100k–$150k 9.4%
$150k–$200k 8.5%
$200k–$300k 8.0%
$300k–$500k 4.5%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$9,999
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied97.4%
Renter occupied2.6%
Vacant29.7%
Single-family detached90.8%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes2.1%
Median rooms4.9
Avg household size (owned)2.18

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20198.0%
2000–20096.7%
1990–19998.6%
1980–19897.6%
1970–197925.7%
1960–19699.2%
1950–19597.6%
1940–19494.9%
1939 or earlier21.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom21.1%
2 bedrooms18.3%
3 bedrooms46.8%
4 bedrooms13.8%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle5.2%
1 vehicle32.2%
2 vehicles27.8%
3 or more34.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas73.5%
Propane / LP gas9.6%
Fuel oil4.3%
Wood12.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family8336.1%
Cohabiting couple2912.6%
Male householder, no spouse6729.1%
Female householder, no spouse5122.2%
Households with children under 183414.8%
Households with seniors (65+)11851.3%
Average household size2.29

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married42.6%59.5%
Married39.2%35.7%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed9.1%4.8%
Divorced9.1%0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 5.7%
HS graduate 18.4%
Some college, no degree 32.0%
Associate's degree 25.8%
Bachelor's degree 10.0%
Graduate / professional 8.1%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher94.3%
Bachelor's or higher18.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school2926.6%
High school1211.0%
College / grad school6862.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 40.6%
Public administration 22.3%
Professional & management 10.2%
Agriculture & mining 5.9%
Retail trade 5.9%
Arts, food & hospitality 5.5%
Transportation & utilities 4.7%
Manufacturing 2.7%
Finance & real estate 2.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts32.0%
Service31.3%
Sales & office13.7%
Natural resources & construction11.3%
Production & transportation11.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector63.3%
Government36.7%
Self-employed0.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone85.5%
Carpool4.3%
Public transit3.9%
Walk0.0%
Work from home6.3%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)19.9

Poverty

All people 13.3%
Under 18 years 17.6%
18 and over 12.6%
Married-couple families 10.8%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security47.0%
Retirement income40.0%
Supplemental Security7.0%
Cash public assistance4.8%
Food stamps / SNAP4.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity33.2%
High blood pressure36.0%
High cholesterol29.2%
Diabetes17.0%
Heart disease8.9%
Stroke5.6%
Asthma13.5%
Arthritis27.9%
Kidney disease4.4%
Pulmonary disease9.4%
Cancer6.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking28.9%
Binge drinking14.1%
No physical activity24.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep38.3%
Depression23.4%
Fair or poor health21.6%
Poor mental health18.7%
Poor physical health15.8%
No health insurance9.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)71.3%
Visited dentist56.7%
Cholesterol screening87.8%
Teeth loss26.3%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans5011.0%
Disability%
Any disability20.9%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years14.2%
65 and over40.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance60.5%
Public insurance52.8%
No insurance11.6%
Uninsured under 1944.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only50796.2%
Spanish112.2%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)527100.0%
Born in same state527100.0%
Born in different state51096.8%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab254.7%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access43.6%
Internet access87.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87022

What city is ZIP code 87022 in?

ZIP code 87022 is primarily assigned to Isleta, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87022 in?

ZIP code 87022 falls within Bernalillo County, New Mexico.

Is ZIP code 87022 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 87022 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 87022 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 87022 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 87022 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 87022 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 87022 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 87022 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 87022 in?

ZIP code 87022 observes the MST timezone.

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