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Isleta, NM
Census-designated place in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. ZIP codes: 87022.
Population
1,043
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,427
ZIP codes
1
Isleta and its ZIP codes
Isleta at a glance
- Isleta is about 82 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $159,000 (36% below New Mexico).
Local data for Isleta, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Isleta, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
10.6%
Median home value
$159,000
Homeownership
91.1%
Bachelor's or higher
13.7%
Median age
49.3
Average commute
18.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (79), German Americans (42), Polish Americans (40).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bernalillo County. PPP loans are for Isleta.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Sep 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,813
347,718 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,836
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$11.7B
FY 2026, $17,278 per person
How people get to work
Isleta, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.5%
- Carpooled8.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.9%
Average one-way commute: 18.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Isleta, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
917
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
1,069
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 22°F
9.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Isleta, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.7%
U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts
Diabetes
18.4%
U.S. 12.1% +6.3 pts
Smoking
22.2%
U.S. 12.8% +9.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.8%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Isleta
1 in or overlapping Isleta. Population shown
Cities near Isleta
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ChicalCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 0.8 |
| Bosque FarmsVillage | 3.7 mi | 3.9 |
| PeraltaTown | 5.2 mi | 4.4 |
| ValenciaCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 2 |
| Los LunasVillage | 7.6 mi | 20.4 |
| Pajarito MesaCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 21.3 |
| South ValleyCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 29 |
| El CerroCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 4.2 |
| El Cerro MissionCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 5.9 |
| Meadow LakeCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 11.6 |
| Monterey ParkCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.6 |
| TomeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.5 |
| Las MaravillasCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1 |
| Los ChavesCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 11.4 |
| Kirtland AFBCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.4 |
| AlbuquerqueCity | 13 mi | 187.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Isleta, NM in?
- Isleta is in Bernalillo County, New Mexico.
- What ZIP codes are in Isleta, NM?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Isleta include 87022.
- What is the population of Isleta, NM?
- About 1,043 people live in Isleta, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Isleta?
- Nearby places include Chical (3.2 mi), Bosque Farms (3.7 mi), Peralta (5.2 mi), Valencia (6.8 mi), Los Lunas (7.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023