ZIP code 87002: Belen, NM
87002 is a ZIP code in Belen, New Mexico, mainly in Valencia County, part of the Albuquerque, NM metro area. About 21,265 people live here.
- Population
- 21,265
- Median household income
- $51,961
- Typical home value
- $269,400+2.6% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $959gross, per month
- Median age
- 41.6
- Homeowners
- 82.3%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 87002 details
| City | Belen |
|---|---|
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Valencia County (also partly Socorro County) |
| Metro area | Albuquerque, NM |
| Time zone | Mountain Time (UTC−7), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 598.3 sq mi, plus 0.4 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 36 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.3% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 26.2 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 34.63564, -106.82865 |
Median rent in 87002 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $431/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $921/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,121/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 87002
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87023 | Jarales, NM | 4.2 mi | 306 |
| 87060 | Tome, NM | 8.8 mi | 10 |
| 87006 | Bosque, NM | 10.5 mi | 1,313 |
| 87031 | Los Lunas, NM | 11.5 mi | 47,514 |
| 87062 | Veguita, NM | 14.1 mi | 1,922 |
| 87042 | Peralta, NM | 15.6 mi | 3,410 |
| 87028 | La Joya, NM | 19.6 mi | 159 |
| 87022 | Isleta, NM | 20.4 mi | 818 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 87002?
A typical home in ZIP code 87002 is worth about $269,400 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $51,961 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with New Mexico average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $269,400 homeWhat can a $51,961 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 87002
What city is ZIP code 87002?
ZIP code 87002 is in Belen, NM, in Valencia County.
What county is ZIP code 87002 in?
87002 is mainly in Valencia County, New Mexico, and partly in Socorro County.
What is the population of ZIP code 87002?
About 21,265 people live in ZIP code 87002, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 87002 in?
87002 is in Mountain Time (UTC−7). It observes daylight saving time.