Ponderosa Pine CDP, NM

ZIP 87059 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Ponderosa Pine CDP, NM (87059)

Median Income

$89,267

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+316

Wealth inflow

Population

10,012

Unemployment

3.0%

0.7pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 316 for ZIP 87059 (Ponderosa Pine CDP, NM) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

3.0%-18% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.9%-53% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

11.8%+0% vs US avg

143

Establishments

687

Employees

~5 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Professional services

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining2.3%
Construction5.5%
Manufacturing3.2%
Wholesale trade1.6%
Retail trade13.5%
Transportation, utilities3.7%
Information1.6%
Finance, insurance, real estate4.7%
Professional, scientific, management22.1%
Education, health care, social20.3%
Arts, entertainment, food services7.5%
Other services8.4%
Public administration5.6%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 87059 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 3.8%, median income fell 5.1% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 2.9%.

Median Income

$89,267

+19% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate