| City: | Isleta, New Mexico |
| County: | Bernalillo County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:22:52 AM |
| Population: | 678 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 505 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 34.8924, -106.6944 |
| Land Area: | 0.919 sq mi |
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Isleta, New Mexico serves the Pueblo of Isleta community in Bernalillo County. Of the 678 residents, 620 are Native American (91% of the population). This ZIP has been designated a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across its 23.78 square mile territory.
The post office maintains 574 PO Boxes for 298 households. That's 1.93 boxes per household, meaning the post office serves people from beyond the immediate census boundaries. The road network consists almost entirely of tribal roads including Tribal Road 70, Tribal Road 40, and Tribal Road 82. Limited rural carrier delivery operates on one rural route and one highway contract route.
With a median age of 45.6 years, Isleta has an older population than most New Mexico communities. Household size averages 2.28 people, typical for pueblo communities. Housing here is primarily owner-occupied: 217 of 298 households (73%) own their homes. The area includes 351 total housing units with 53 vacant.
Many residents work in transportation, warehousing, and utilities (170 workers), public administration (78 workers, likely tribal government), or education and healthcare (89 workers). Remote work has grown: 16 workers (21.4%) work from home. Most commuters drive alone (81 workers) or carpool (67 workers), with 37 using public transit.
All mail goes to PO Boxes at the Isleta post office. The designation as a PO Box Only Zone means residents can't receive delivery to physical addresses. For anyone mailing to Isleta, use this format: Recipient Name, PO Box [number], Isleta, NM 87022.
Nearly all streets are tribal roads with limited highway routes, characteristic of pueblo land management.
ZIP Code 87022 has 678 residents and 298 households (average 2.28 persons per household). The median age is 45.6 years, older than the state (39.2) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 46.6% male and 53.4% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.3%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (91.4%, much higher than the state average of 10.0% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.6%, which is much lower than the state average (47.7%), and American Indian & Alaska Native share is much higher than both the state (10.0%) and national averages (1.1%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 678Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 818Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 737.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $55,329Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 298Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $153,600Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.28Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.33Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 561 | 733 | 828 | 912 | 978 | 939 | 850 | 853 | 778 | 773 | 443 | 527 | 721 | 818 |
| Decennial Census | 907 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 678 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 45.6
Male Median Age: 43.4
Female Median Age: 51.7
| 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 | 13 | 11 | 28 | 15 | 7 | 19 | 24 | 19 | 31 | 29 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 28 | 14 | 7 | 11 |
| Female | 20 | 10 | 23 | 21 | 27 | 8 | 22 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 30 | 19 | 40 | 24 | 40 | 22 | 7 | 9 |
| Total | 33 | 21 | 51 | 36 | 34 | 27 | 46 | 35 | 45 | 39 | 44 | 32 | 56 | 41 | 68 | 36 | 14 | 20 |
| White: | 20 | 2.74% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 72 | 9.86% |
| Asian: | 3 | 0.41% |
| American Indian: | 620 | 84.93% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 15 | 2.05% |
| Total: | 730 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 316 | 46.61% | 43.4 years |
| Females: | 362 | 53.39% | 51.7 years |
| Total: | 678 | 100% | 45.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 818 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 818 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 818 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $55,329, which is far less than the national median ($80,734), is up $29,793 (116.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $20,182. Family households earn a median of $55,724 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $55,724). By gender, male median income is $61,375 and female is $68,587, which is much higher than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $7,212 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 50.4%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 38.5%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (34.3%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $25,536 | $37,875 | $38,750 | $41,250 | $38,750 | $39,545 | $30,521 | $29,911 | $35,147 | $36,964 | $38,309 | $61,000 | $41,176 | $55,329 |
| Median Family Income | $52,143 | $53,500 | $52,898 | $52,569 | $49,375 | $45,313 | $29,464 | $37,292 | $41,250 | $53,646 | $56,161 | $60,882 | $41,111 | $55,724 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $9,167 | $10,656 | $11,857 | $16,125 | $16,458 | $17,857 | $21,607 | $18,571 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $24,461 | $24,970 | $24,923 | $27,000 | $39,792 | $36,838 | $40,500 | $39,464 | $34,333 | $35,000 | $30,865 | $38,393 | $42,344 | $61,375 |
| Median Female Income | $24,315 | $25,859 | $27,344 | $27,500 | $40,909 | $41,667 | $42,353 | $40,400 | $39,405 | $39,333 | $32,813 | $36,964 | $49,276 | $68,587 |
| Employed: | 230 | 31.00% |
| Unemployed: | 144 | 19.41% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 368 | 49.60% |
| Total: | 742 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 55 | 23.91% |
| Service: | 79 | 34.35% |
| Sales and Office: | 67 | 29.13% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 29 | 12.61% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 230 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $153,600, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $61,200 (66.23%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $106,900. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 89.78% (2.49% with a mortgage, 97.51% free-and-clear) and renters 10.22% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 26.18%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $92,400 | $89,100 | $92,600 | $93,600 | $86,600 | $80,800 | $67,500 | $63,500 | $46,700 | $0 | $0 | $9,999 | $0 | $153,600 |
| Less than $500: | 23 | 71.88% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $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: | 9 | 28.13% |
| Total: | 32 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $445 | $432 | $470 | $468 | $425 | $400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 7 | 2.24% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 274 | 87.54% |
| Renter Occupied: | 32 | 10.22% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 313 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 313 | 73.82% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 111 | 26.18% |
| Total Housing Units: | 424 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 369 | 87.03% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 9 | 2.12% |
| Other Units: | 46 | 10.85% |
| Total Housing Units: | 424 | 100% |
In 2024, 21.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 79.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 5.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 31.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 76.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 5.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 3.30 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 12.00 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (57.50%). College enrollment is 57.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 149 | 20.50% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 209 | 28.75% |
| Some college, no degree: | 143 | 19.67% |
| Associate's degree: | 70 | 9.63% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 122 | 16.78% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 34 | 4.68% |
| Total: | 727 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 578 | 79.50% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 156 | 21.46% |
| Private Insurance: | 256 | 27.59% |
| Public Insurance: | 626 | 67.46% |
| No Insurance: | 46 | 4.96% |
| Total: | 928 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 882 | 95.04% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 13.7% | 10.4% | 16.0% | 10.6% | 17.3% | 18.8% | 23.2% | 20.1% | 22.4% | 15.1% | 7.1% | 7.5% | 10.4% | 5.0% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 21 | 26.25% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 13 | 16.25% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 46 | 57.50% |
| Total: | 80 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 21 | 26.25% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 13 | 16.25% |
ZIP Code 87022 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 5 people with an annual payroll of $308,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 592Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 4Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $59,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $308,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 5Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 87022 is located in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, within the Albuquerque, NM Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 10740) and New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 887,077 people, about 0.08% of whom live in ZIP Code 87022. It covers 0.919 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Albuquerque, NMSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 10740Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 887,077Source: Census |
| MSA: | Albuquerque, NM MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.919 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 71739.49 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 3534620Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Isleta CDP; New MexicoSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 87022 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.