City

Tijeras, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  Bernalillo County  ·  New Mexico

👥10,012Population
💰$89,267Median HH Income▲ 17% above avg
🎂51.1Median Age
🏠$322,100Median Home Value▲ 16% above avg
🎓48.4%College Grads▲ 25% above avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 38% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 64.4%Hispanic: 27.7%Asian: 1%Other: 5%Race
White64.4%
Hispanic27.7%
Asian1.0%
Other5.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
4%
25–44
20%
45–64
32%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty12.1% ▲ 21% above avg
College Grads48.4% ▲ 25% above avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 38% below avg
No HS Diploma10 (0.1%)
HS Graduate1,384 (18.7%)
Some College1,008 (13.6%)
Associates1,422 (19.2%)
Bachelors660 (8.9%)
Graduate Degree2,921 (39.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 18.7%Some College: 13.6%Associates: 19.2%Bachelors: 8.9%Graduate: 39.4%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad18.7%
Some College13.6%
Associates19.2%
Bachelors8.9%
Graduate39.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 95.2%Renter: 4.8%Tenure
Owner95.2%
Renter4.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
35%
Over $500k
20%

Financials

Median HH Income$89,267 ▲ 17% above avg
Median Home Value$322,100 ▲ 16% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,218/mo
Total Housing Units4,436
Vacant Units327

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
6%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
43%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
54%
About Tijeras, NM

Tijeras is a city in New Mexico, located in Bernalillo County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,012 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.1 years.

Economically, Tijeras is a middle-income community. The median household income of $89,267 is above the national average. Approximately 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Tijeras is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $322,100, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,218 per month. Homeownership is high at 95.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Tijeras is well-educated. 48.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (64.43%).

Tijeras, NM offers residents above-average earning potential within New Mexico.

ZIP Codes in Tijeras
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
87059 10,012 $89,267 $322,100 $1,218 3.0% 48.4% 95.2%