NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 87059

NM · Population: 10,020

B+
74/100
58
C+
Safety
72
B+
Affordability
84
A
Quality of Life
83
A
Jobs
Zip 87059, NM — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 87059

Zip code 87059 is located in New Mexico and is home to approximately 10,020 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 74/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates in this area are roughly in line with national averages.

With a median household income of $90,082 and home values around $297,800, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 44% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.6%.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$90,082
Home Value
$297,800
Rent
$1,566/mo
Median Age
50
College Educated
44%
Unemployment
2.6%
Owner-Occupied
91.5%
Rent Burden
20.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety58C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability72B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life84AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy83ALower unemployment = higher
Overall74B+Weighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).