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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 87016 has 3,091 residents and 1,127 households (average 2.49 persons per household). The median age is 43.9 years, older than the state (39.2) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 55.3% male and 44.7% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (57.0%, higher than the state average of 51.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (51.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 51.4%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than both the state (15.0%) and national averages (8.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	3,091Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	2,897Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	1,190Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	5.3 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$44,129Source: Census ACS

Households:	1,127Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$117,400Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.49Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.14Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	4,042	4,028	4,165	3,621	3,505	3,345	3,468	3,308	3,184	3,502	2,818	2,848	2,897
Decennial Census	3,730	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	3,091	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 43.9

Male Median Age: 41.4

Female Median Age: 46.1

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	74	84	103	120	133	104	106	99	89	100	107	110	128	117	96	63	53	22
Female	74	72	98	67	80	68	77	60	72	74	93	112	120	93	97	66	33	27
Total	148	156	201	187	213	172	183	159	161	174	200	222	248	210	193	129	86	49

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	1,763	41.57%
Black:	25	0.59%
Hispanic:*	1,590	37.49%
Asian:	4	0.09%
American Indian:	80	1.89%
Hawaiian:	2	0.05%
Other:	777	18.32%
Total:	4,241	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	1,708	55.26%	41.4 years
Females:	1,383	44.74%	46.1 years
Total:	3,091	100%	43.9 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	2,642	91.20%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	5	0.17%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	116	4.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	134	8.63%
Total Population:	2,897	100%
Total Native Population:	2,647	91.37%
Total Foreign-born Population:	250	8.63%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2023, the Median household income is $44,129, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $5,526 (14.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $8,746. Family households earn a median of $56,337 versus $22,309 for nonfamily households (a difference of $34,028). By gender, male median income is $44,350 and female is $31,466, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $12,884 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 41.5%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 25.0%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (40.6%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$38,603	$34,667	$31,846	$32,411	$34,837	$28,182	$35,595	$35,734	$35,383	$35,974	$34,500	$40,191	$44,129
Median Family Income	$45,987	$37,230	$36,389	$36,386	$50,330	$37,246	$52,880	$54,839	$55,485	$57,848	$49,167	$52,750	$56,337
Median NonFamily Income	$21,600	$17,412	$18,964	$18,597	$18,232	$18,573	$19,320	$17,122	$18,534	$19,707	$17,394	$20,668	$22,309
Median Male Income	$38,077	$32,426	$32,361	$32,339	$0	$36,563	$43,964	$51,161	$47,143	$31,852	$39,583	$37,455	$44,350
Median Female Income	$37,396	$43,393	$50,655	$52,011	$0	$44,375	$34,120	$41,667	$41,050	$43,750	$44,402	$48,102	$31,466

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	746	31.12%
Unemployed:	249	10.39%
Not In Labor Force:	1,402	58.49%
Total:	2,397	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	303	40.62%
Service:	225	30.16%
Sales and Office:	83	11.13%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	82	10.99%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	53	7.10%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	746	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $117,400, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $24,300 (26.10%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $36,100. The median gross rent is $823, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is up $205 (33.17%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $180. Of occupied housing, owners make up 81.24% (26.48% with a mortgage, 73.52% free-and-clear) and renters 18.76% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 19.06%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$93,100	$93,700	$99,300	$113,700	$120,300	$119,000	$122,600	$134,100	$153,500	$142,000	$127,800	$120,600	$117,400

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	48	22.75%
$500 to $999:	80	37.91%
$1,000 to $1,499:	62	29.38%
$1,500 to $1,999:	0	0.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:	0	0.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	21	9.95%
Total:	211	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$618	$540	$560	$580	$587	$586	$581	$607	$643	$638	$663	$727	$823

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	242	21.51%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	672	59.73%
Renter Occupied:	211	18.76%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	1,125	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	1,125	80.94%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	265	19.06%
Total Housing Units:	1,390	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	1,015	73.02%
Multi-Family Units:	11	0.79%
Other Units:	364	26.19%
Total Housing Units:	1,390	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 11.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 90.10%, which is on par with the state rate (87.70%). The uninsured rate is 9.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 45.30%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 57.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 15.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 1.60 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 10.80 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (52.26%). College enrollment is 32.50%, which is on par with the state rate (26.20%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	82	3.65%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	141	6.27%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	678	30.15%
Some college, no degree:	699	31.08%
Associate's degree:	391	17.39%
Bachelor's degree:	79	3.51%
Graduate or professional degree:	179	7.96%
Total:	2,249	100%
High school or higher:	2,026	90.08%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	258	11.47%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	1,297	40.44%
Public Insurance:	1,644	51.26%
No Insurance:	266	8.29%
Total:	3,207	100%
Has Health Insurance:	2,941	91.71%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	14.0%	16.3%	18.5%	21.3%	21.6%	25.2%	17.3%	7.0%	4.8%	9.2%	13.3%	12.4%	15.6%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	0	0.00%
Kindergarten:	0	0.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	336	52.26%
High school (grades 9-12):	98	15.24%
College or graduate school:	209	32.50%
Total:	643	100%
Early Childhood:	0	0.00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	434	67.50%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Estancia, New Mexico
City Alias:	Tajique
County:	Torrance County
Timezone:	Mountain (GMT -07:00)
Local Time:	8:36:12 PM
Population:	3,091 [See All]
Area Code:	505
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	34.7342, -106.1398
Land Area:	582.466 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/87016/zip-code-87016.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	478Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	5,982Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	219Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	0Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	29Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$4,866,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$19,591,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	380Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Albuquerque, NMSource: Census
CBSA Number:	10740Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	918,567Source: Census
MSA:	Source: Census
Land Area:	582.466 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.628 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	01Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	4600.14 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	3525380Source: Census
Place Name:	Estancia town; New MexicoSource: Census

ZIP Code 87016 in Estancia, NM

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 87016

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 87016

Sources & References