PlainZIP

Cedar Crest, NM · standard

ZIP Code 87008

Bernalillo County, New Mexico - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,552
35/sq mi
$85,673
Median income
$376,700
Median home value
54.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cedar Crest pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 31%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 23%
home value, US ZIPs
35
people per sq mi
93%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 87008 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 87008 covers 73.3 square miles in Cedar Crest, Bernalillo County, New Mexico (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,552 residents on file, a density of 35 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 87008 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,673 (44% above the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $53,104. Local economic indicators show a 13.0% poverty rate alongside 4.8% unemployment. Median home value sits at $376,700 (75% above the state average), median rent at $952 a month, and owner-occupancy at 92.7%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 54.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.4, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Bernalillo County, letting you compare 87008 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 87008

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cedar Crest, NM

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 87008.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 87008, Cedar Crest, NM · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,552

Population

73.3

Area (sq mi)

35

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 87008?

52.4

Median Age

40.8%

Male

59.2%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 86.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$85,673

Median Household Income

+44% vs state

$53,104

Per Capita Income

13.0%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 87008 ranks nationally

Cedar Crest, NM household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$85,673 Top 31% higher than 69% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 69.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 54.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,282

Total Housing Units

1,196

Occupied Units

86

Vacant Units

2.10

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.7%
Renter 7.3%

$376,700

Median Home Value

+75% vs state

$952

Median Rent

1988

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+2.9%

YoY Change (2024)

243

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+143%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 87008 have increased 2.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +143% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.8% 164
2021 +14.9% 188
2022 +13.8% 214
2023 +10.1% 236
2024 +2.9% 243

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 76 business establishments in ZIP 87008, employing approximately 486 people with a combined annual payroll of $26,020,000.

76

Businesses

486

Employees

$26.0M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 14 18.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 13.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 11.8%
Health care and social assistance 9 11.8%
Accommodation and food services 7 9.2%
Other services (except public administration) 6 7.9%
Retail trade 4 5.3%
Manufacturing 3 4.0%
Finance and insurance 3 4.0%
Educational services 3 4.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 87008 vs 87111 →

ZIP 87008 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 87008 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 87008 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 87008 ranks #5 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
87111 Albuquerque, NM 56,490 5.3 mi
87123 Albuquerque, NM 41,468 6.7 mi
87122 Albuquerque, NM 17,977 6.8 mi
87112 Albuquerque, NM 43,584 7.7 mi
87047 Sandia Park, NM 4,894 8.9 mi
87043 Placitas, NM 5,052 10.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Bernalillo County

87121 standard
Albuquerque, NM
Pop: 76,721
87114 standard
Albuquerque, NM
Pop: 61,623
87120 standard
Albuquerque, NM
Pop: 58,023
87105 standard
Albuquerque, NM
Pop: 57,680
87111 standard
Albuquerque, NM
Pop: 56,490
87112 standard
Albuquerque, NM
Pop: 43,584

Related Areas

Bernalillo County Cedar Crest, NM New Mexico

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 87008 in? ▼
ZIP code 87008 (Cedar Crest) is located in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. Bernalillo County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bernalillo-nm.
What is the population of ZIP code 87008? ▼
ZIP code 87008 in Cedar Crest, NM has a population of 2,552 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87008? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 87008 is $85,673, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 87008? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 87008 is $376,700, which is 35% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87008? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 87008 is White at 86.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 87008? ▼
ZIP code 87008 has 76 business establishments employing approximately 486 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 87008? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 87008 are: Construction (14), Real estate and rental and leasing (10), Professional, scientific, and technical services (9). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 87008? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 87008 increased by 2.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 143%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 87008? ▼
In ZIP code 87008, 69.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 54.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 87008? ▼
In ZIP code 87008, approximately 92.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87008? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87008 is 13.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.