ZIP Code 87102
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Albuquerque · Bernalillo County · New Mexico
- Population
- 21,204
- Median income
- $42,990
- Median home value
- $197,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 37.1%
- Land area
- 16.8 sq mi
1,259/sq mi
▼ 44% vs US
higher than 8% of US ZIPs
▼ 29% vs US
higher than 43% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.7
Denver
ZIP code 87102 in Albuquerque, New Mexico has a population of 21,204. The median household income is $42,990, which is 44% below the national average. Median home value is $197,300, 29% below the US average. 37.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 87102 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 16.8 square miles in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico. The area is home to 21,204 residents, producing a population density of 1,259 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 87102 against New Mexico and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 87102 sits at $42,990 (28% below the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $32,893. The poverty rate stands at 26.0% and the unemployment rate at 6.6%. On housing, the median home value is $197,300 (8% below the state average) with median rent at $928 per month, and 35.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 87102 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 37.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.7, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bernalillo County, so you can benchmark 87102 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 87102
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 87102.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
359 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
150 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 126
Other services (except public administration)
126 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 121
Accommodation and food services
121 establishments
- Retail trade 79
Retail trade
79 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 87102, Albuquerque, NM · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
21,204
Population
16.8
Area (sq mi)
1,259
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 87102?
36.7
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
12.9%
Foreign-Born
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?
$42,990
Median Household Income
-28% vs state
$32,893
Per Capita Income
26.0%
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
19.4 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
11,505
Total Housing Units
10,516
Occupied Units
989
Vacant Units
1.82
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$197,300
Median Home Value
-8% vs state
$928
Median Rent
1960
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
+5.3%
YoY Change (2024)
304
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+204%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 87102 have increased 5.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +204% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.5% | 199 |
| 2021 | +12.4% | 224 |
| 2022 | +21.7% | 272 |
| 2023 | +6.0% | 289 |
| 2024 | +5.3% | 304 |
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 1,287 business establishments in ZIP 87102, employing approximately 18,185 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,130,046,000.
1,287
Businesses
18,185
Employees
$1.1B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 359 | 27.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 150 | 11.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 126 | 9.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 121 | 9.4% |
| Retail trade | 79 | 6.1% |
| Construction | 70 | 5.4% |
| Manufacturing | 65 | 5.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 62 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 61 | 4.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 55 | 4.3% |
| Information | 32 | 2.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 29 | 2.3% |
| Educational services | 26 | 2.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 19 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 19 | 1.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 9 | 0.7% |
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 87102 vs 87106 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87106 | Albuquerque, NM | 27,013 | 2.1 mi |
| 87104 | Albuquerque, NM | 12,123 | 2.2 mi |
| 87107 | Albuquerque, NM | 31,183 | 3.9 mi |
| 87108 | Albuquerque, NM | 38,647 | 3.9 mi |
| 87110 | Albuquerque, NM | 38,587 | 4.3 mi |
| 87116 | Albuquerque, NM | 4,117 | 4.7 mi |
| 87105 | Albuquerque, NM | 57,680 | 7.8 mi |
| 87109 | Albuquerque, NM | 40,432 | 6.4 mi |
| 87120 | Albuquerque, NM | 58,023 | 6.3 mi |
| 87112 | Albuquerque, NM | 43,584 | 7.5 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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