What to know about ZIP 87594
ZIP code 87594 covers ZIP 87594 with a population of about 1,698.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 54.4 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the ALBUQUERQUE - SANTA FE media market.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
ZIP code 87594 covers ZIP 87594 with a population of about 1,698.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 54.4 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the ALBUQUERQUE - SANTA FE media market.
ZIP 87594 fits a retirement-oriented profile (high share of residents 65+ (36.1%)). Residents and relocators commonly research healthcare access, everyday amenities (dining, personal services), and housing costs rather than tech or campus life.
Median household income in ZIP 87594 is about $73,786 — about even with the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 10.1%; unemployment rate near 6.4%; 53.1% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 19.4 points above the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Education, and Professional services; about 23.3% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 8.1 points above the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Median home value is about $496,000 — about 42% above the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,010 (about 13% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 45.7% (about 19.7 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 87594, a household would need roughly $137,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $3,186. That is about 86% above the local median household income ($73,786), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.