PlainZIP

Albuquerque, NM · standard

ZIP Code 87102

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

21,204
1,259/sq mi
$42,990
Median income
$197,300
Median home value
37.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Albuquerque pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

8th pct
household income, US ZIPs
43th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,259
people per sq mi
35%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 87102 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 87102 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, with 21,204 residents across 16.8 square miles, a density of 1,259 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 87102 reports a modest median household income of $42,990 (28% below the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $32,893. 26.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.6%. Housing costs here run $197,300 for a typical home value (8% below the state average), with rent averaging $928 a month; 35.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.7, and the average commute is 19 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 87102, plus 6 more within Bernalillo County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 87102

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Albuquerque, NM

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 87102.

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 87102, Albuquerque, 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

21,204

Population

16.8

Area (sq mi)

1,259

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 87102?

36.7

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

12.9%

Foreign-Born

White 43.3%
African American 3.5%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 5.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 34.7%
Hispanic or Latino 55.8%

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

How ZIP 87102 ranks nationally

Albuquerque, NM household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$42,990 8th percentile higher than 8% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 59.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.1%

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

Owner 35.4%
Renter 64.6%

$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

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ZIP 87102 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 87102 ranks #9 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 87102 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 87102 ranks #null of 9 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
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

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 Albuquerque, NM New Mexico

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 87102 in? ▼
ZIP code 87102 (Albuquerque) 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 87102? ▼
ZIP code 87102 in Albuquerque, NM has a population of 21,204 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87102? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 87102 is $42,990, which is 44% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 87102? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 87102 is $197,300, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87102? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 87102 is White at 43.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 55.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 87102? ▼
ZIP code 87102 has 1,287 business establishments employing approximately 18,185 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 87102? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 87102 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (359), Health care and social assistance (150), Other services (except public administration) (126). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 87102? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 87102 increased by 5.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 204%. 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 87102? ▼
In ZIP code 87102, 59.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 87102? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 87102 is 19.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 87102? ▼
In ZIP code 87102, approximately 35.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 64.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87102? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87102 is 26.0% 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.