Checked
Belen, NM
City in Valencia County, New Mexico. ZIP codes: 87002.
Population
7,450
Land area
19sq mi
People per sq mi
392
ZIP codes
1
Belen and its ZIP codes
Belen at a glance
- Belen is about 22 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 32nd among 495 cities and towns in New Mexico.
- The median household income is $42,627, 33% below the New Mexico median of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $166,100 (33% below New Mexico) and median rent is $916 a month.
Local data for Belen, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Belen, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,627
Poverty rate
31.2%
Median home value
$166,100
Median rent
$916/mo
Homeownership
73.2%
Bachelor's or higher
13.6%
Median age
37.1
Average commute
25.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,393), German Americans (490), Irish Americans (329).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Valencia County. PPP loans are for Belen.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Aug 2026, +1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,401
17,864 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,865
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$500M
FY 2026, $6,567 per person
PPP loans
$8.37M
187 loans, 1,356 jobs reported
How people get to work
Belen, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.3%
- Carpooled6.6%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other8.4%
- Worked from home7.1%
Average one-way commute: 25.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Belen, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
476
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
2,142
6.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 19°F
9.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Belen, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.8%
U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts
Diabetes
17.9%
U.S. 12.1% +5.8 pts
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
22.2%
U.S. 11.1% +11.1 pts
ZIP codes in Belen
1 in or overlapping Belen. Population shown
Cities near Belen
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Los ChavesCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 11.4 |
| SausalCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 2.2 |
| AdelinoCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 3 |
| TomeCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 5.5 |
| Rio CommunitiesCity | 6 mi | 7.7 |
| Las MaravillasCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 1 |
| JaralesCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 8.7 |
| Los LunasVillage | 7 mi | 20.4 |
| El CerroCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 4.2 |
| PueblitosCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 2.1 |
| Monterey ParkCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 2.6 |
| ValenciaCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 2 |
| El Cerro MissionCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 5.9 |
| MadroneCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 3.1 |
| PeraltaTown | 10 mi | 4.4 |
| Casa ColoradaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Belen, NM in?
- Belen is in Valencia County, New Mexico.
- What ZIP codes are in Belen, NM?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Belen include 87002.
- What is the population of Belen, NM?
- About 7,450 people live in Belen, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Belen?
- Nearby places include Los Chaves (2.4 mi), Sausal (2.6 mi), Adelino (2.9 mi), Tome (4 mi), Rio Communities (6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023