ZIP Code 87031 in Los Lunas, NM

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Los Lunas, New Mexico
County:Valencia County
Timezone:Mountain (GMT -07:00)
Local Time:8:36:35 PM
Population:45,208 [See All]
Area Code:505
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:34.7681, -106.7451
Land Area:255.741 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 87031 has 45,208 residents and 15,673 households (average 2.77 persons per household). The median age is 37.5 years, slightly younger than the state (39.2) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.0% male and 49.0% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (62.8%) and White (49.5%, much lower than the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 62.8%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than the national average (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:45,208Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:46,211Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:48,048Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:176.8 people per sq mile
Average Income:$61,947Source: Census ACS
Households:15,673Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$206,600Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.77Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.19Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--43,83343,43244,10444,47944,46044,15844,45744,45144,36444,54245,53746,59046,211
Decennial Census44,075------------------45,208------
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: 37.5

Male Median Age: 36.4

Female Median Age: 38.7

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male1,2801,5121,8731,7701,5011,5521,5971,6171,3971,3321,3201,4931,4271,1891,040602327243
Female1,3401,4251,7111,5531,2831,3061,3641,4361,2971,2501,3581,5401,4951,3311,062670401314
Total2,6202,9373,5843,3232,7842,8582,9613,0532,6942,5822,6783,0332,9222,5202,1021,272728557
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:22,37735.98%
Black:6371.02%
Hispanic:*28,39145.65%
Asian:2990.48%
American Indian:1,5982.57%
Hawaiian:310.05%
Other:8,85314.24%
Total:62,186100%
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.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:23,07251.04%36.4 years
Females:22,13648.96%38.7 years
Total:45,208100%37.5 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:41,68790.21%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:7161.55%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:1,5523.36%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:2,2568.24%
Total Population:46,211100%
Total Native Population:42,40391.76%
Total Foreign-born Population:3,8088.24%
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 $61,947, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $20,183 (48.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $10,377. Family households earn a median of $69,010 versus $35,373 for nonfamily households (a difference of $33,637). By gender, male median income is $44,270 and female is $48,589, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $4,319 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 53.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 7.2%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (32.6%).

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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)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$41,764$43,795$43,330$43,530$45,027$44,177$45,964$48,084$51,570$52,366$55,971$58,580$61,947
Median Family Income$47,404$53,653$53,174$51,810$50,693$50,703$51,352$53,933$56,035$58,409$63,782$68,959$69,010
Median NonFamily Income$27,360$26,529$24,819$24,703$23,720$23,745$25,262$26,950$28,337$32,945$35,064$32,808$35,373
Median Male Income$40,309$42,133$42,105$42,877$41,636$41,932$42,292$43,150$43,409$42,158$43,916$46,379$44,270
Median Female Income$33,508$34,343$33,631$35,352$33,694$32,933$34,490$35,975$37,802$40,399$43,209$47,536$48,589
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


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

Employment Status


Employed:17,70949.07%
Unemployed:1,3733.80%
Not In Labor Force:17,00547.12%
Total:36,087100%
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)


Management, business, science, and arts:5,77332.60%
Service:3,84221.70%
Sales and Office:3,52819.92%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:2,22112.54%
Production, transportation, and material moving:2,34513.24%
Total Civilian Employed Population:17,709100%
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 $206,600, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $79,500 (62.55%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $69,200. The median gross rent is $1,083, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $392 (56.73%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $131. Of occupied housing, owners make up 80.98% (55.64% with a mortgage, 44.36% free-and-clear) and renters 19.02% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 10.22%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (13.11%).

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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)


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

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$127,100$129,800$133,100$135,200$134,200$132,600$129,300$131,300$137,400$151,000$154,800$189,400$206,600
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:2538.76%
$500 to $999:87230.19%
$1,000 to $1,499:90931.48%
$1,500 to $1,999:44315.34%
$2,000 to $2,499:792.74%
$2,500 to $2,999:210.73%
$3,000 or more:351.21%
No Rent:2769.56%
Total:2,888100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$691$703$731$730$780$792$825$850$952$962$1,038$1,008$1,083
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):6,84445.06%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):5,45635.92%
Renter Occupied:2,88819.02%
Total Occupied Housing Units:15,188100%

Occupied Housing Units:15,18889.78%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1,72910.22%
Total Housing Units:16,917100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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


Single-Family Units:10,80263.85%
Multi-Family Units:8054.76%
Other Units:5,31031.39%
Total Housing Units:16,917100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 21.40% 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 85.40%, which is falls below the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 6.90%, which is generally lower than the state rate (9.50%). Public coverage is 54.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 12.50%, which is well above the national rate (8.70%), down 5.30 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.80 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (41.31%). College enrollment is 20.37%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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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)


Less than 9th grade:1,9186.20%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:2,6078.43%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):9,39530.38%
Some college, no degree:7,67724.82%
Associate's degree:2,7188.79%
Bachelor's degree:3,51711.37%
Graduate or professional degree:3,09710.01%
Total:30,929100%
High school or higher:26,40485.37%
Bachelor's degree or higher:6,61421.38%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:24,46547.06%
Public Insurance:24,41146.96%
No Insurance:3,1065.98%
Total:51,982100%
Has Health Insurance:48,87694.02%
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)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty17.8%18.6%20.8%21.6%20.5%20.0%19.8%16.8%13.3%11.8%11.6%11.9%12.5%
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)


Nursery School, Preschool:6765.64%
Kindergarten:6605.51%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):4,95041.31%
High school (grades 9-12):3,25627.17%
College or graduate school:2,44120.37%
Total:11,983100%
Early Childhood:1,33611.15%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):8,86673.99%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 87031 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 518 business establishments, employing about 6,753 people with an annual payroll of $286,513,000. USPS data shows 17,346 residential mailboxes and 611 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:17,346Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:611Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:19,057Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:12,189Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:213Source: USPS
# of Businesses:518Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$69,277,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$286,513,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:6,753Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 87031 is located in Valencia County, New Mexico, within the Albuquerque, NM Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 10740) and New Mexico's 1st and 2nd Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 918,567 people, about 4.92% of whom live in ZIP Code 87031. It covers 255.741 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.368 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Albuquerque, NMSource: Census
CBSA Number:10740Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:918,567Source: Census
MSA:Albuquerque, NM MSASource: Census
Land Area:255.741 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.368 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:01,02Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:4600.14, 71739.49 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:3543370Source: Census
Place Name:Los Lunas village; New MexicoSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


87032 | | 87029

Schools in ZIP Code 87031


ZIP Code 87031 is in the Los Lunas Public Schools, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 17 public schools and 1 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

School Of Dreams Academy 906 Juan Perea Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
Central Nm Corrections 1525 Morris Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
Los Lunas Elementary 800 Coronado Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
District: Los Lunas Public Schools
Bosque Farms Elementary 1390 West Bosque Lp
Los Lunas, NM 87031
District: Los Lunas Public Schools
Raymond Gabaldon Elementary 454 Coronado Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
District: Los Lunas Public Schools
Los Lunas High 1776 Emilio Lopez Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
District: Los Lunas Public Schools
Los Lunas Middle 220 Luna Ave
Los Lunas, NM 87031
District: Los Lunas Public Schools
Peralta Elementary 3645 Hwy 47
Los Lunas, NM 87031
District: Los Lunas Public Schools
Valencia Middle School 22 Marlink Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
District: Los Lunas Public Schools
Ann Parish Elementary 112 Meadow Lake
Los Lunas, NM 87031
District: Los Lunas Public Schools
Katherine Gallegos Elementary 236 Dom Pasqual Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
District: Los Lunas Public Schools
Valencia Elementary 111 Monica Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
District: Los Lunas Public Schools
Desert View Elementary 49 Camino La Canada
Los Lunas, NM 87031
District: Los Lunas Public Schools
Los Lunas Family School 111 Monica Road
Los Lunas, NM 87031
District: Los Lunas Public Schools
Valencia High 301 Bonita Vista Blvd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
District: Los Lunas Public Schools
Sundance Elementary 3701 Sundance Sw
Los Lunas, NM 87031
District: Los Lunas Public Schools
Tome Elementary 46 Chacon Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
District: Los Lunas Public Schools
Del Rio Academy 15 Jemez Dr
Los Lunas, NM 87031
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 87031


University Of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus 280 La Entrada
Los Lunas, NM 87031-7633
Type: Post Secondary
Central New Mexico Community College 525 Buena Vista Dr Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
Type: Post Secondary
Brookline College-Albuquerque 4201 Central Ave Nw-Ste J
Albuquerque, NM 87105
Type: Post Secondary
Aveda Institute-New Mexico 1816 Central Ave Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87104-1160
Type: Post Secondary
University Of New Mexico-Main Campus 1700 Lomas Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87106
Type: Post Secondary
Carrington College-Albuquerque 1001 Menaul Blvd. N.e.
Albuquerque, NM 87107-1642
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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 October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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