PlainZIP

Albuquerque, NM · standard

ZIP Code 87104

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

12,123
1,101/sq mi
$75,436
Median income
$362,500
Median home value
48.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Albuquerque pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 44%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 25%
home value, US ZIPs
1,101
people per sq mi
65%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 87104 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 87104 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, home to 12,123 residents across 11.0 square miles, a density of 1,101 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 87104 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,436 (27% above the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $48,310. The poverty rate stands at 12.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. The typical home here is valued at $362,500 (68% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,082 monthly, and 65.3% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 48.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 18 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 87104, 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 87104

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Albuquerque, NM

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 87104.

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 87104, 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

12,123

Population

11.0

Area (sq mi)

1,101

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 87104?

39.6

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

4.9%

Foreign-Born

White 45.0%
African American 3.8%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 39.2%
Hispanic or Latino 56.6%

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?

$75,436

Median Household Income

+27% vs state

$48,310

Per Capita Income

12.6%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

18.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 87104 ranks nationally

Albuquerque, NM household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$75,436 Top 44% higher than 56% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 65.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.1%

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

What does housing look like?

6,569

Total Housing Units

5,811

Occupied Units

758

Vacant Units

2.20

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.3%
Renter 34.7%

$362,500

Median Home Value

+68% vs state

$1,082

Median Rent

1975

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

+8.1%

YoY Change (2024)

265

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+165%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 87104 have increased 8.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +165% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.7% 179
2021 +9.1% 195
2022 +17.2% 228
2023 +7.2% 245
2024 +8.1% 265

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 399 business establishments in ZIP 87104, employing approximately 5,253 people with a combined annual payroll of $229,508,000.

399

Businesses

5,253

Employees

$229.5M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 75 18.8%
Retail trade 67 16.8%
Accommodation and food services 67 16.8%
Other services (except public administration) 36 9.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 29 7.3%
Health care and social assistance 28 7.0%
Wholesale trade 21 5.3%
Finance and insurance 20 5.0%
Construction 13 3.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.8%
Manufacturing 6 1.5%
Transportation and warehousing 6 1.5%
Information 6 1.5%
Educational services 4 1.0%

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 87104 vs 87102 →

ZIP 87104 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 87104 ranks #0 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 87104 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 87104 ranks #5 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
87102 Albuquerque, NM 21,204 2.2 mi
87107 Albuquerque, NM 31,183 3.0 mi
87120 Albuquerque, NM 58,023 4.1 mi
87106 Albuquerque, NM 27,013 4.4 mi
87110 Albuquerque, NM 38,587 5.5 mi
87114 Albuquerque, NM 61,623 6.5 mi
87108 Albuquerque, NM 38,647 5.9 mi
87109 Albuquerque, NM 40,432 6.6 mi
87116 Albuquerque, NM 4,117 6.9 mi
87113 Albuquerque, NM 14,477 7.3 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 87104 in? ▼
ZIP code 87104 (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 87104? ▼
ZIP code 87104 in Albuquerque, NM has a population of 12,123 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87104? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 87104 is $75,436, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 87104? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 87104 is $362,500, which is 30% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87104? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 87104 is White at 45.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 56.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 87104? ▼
ZIP code 87104 has 399 business establishments employing approximately 5,253 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 87104? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 87104 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (75), Retail trade (67), Accommodation and food services (67). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 87104? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 87104 increased by 8.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 165%. 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 87104? ▼
In ZIP code 87104, 65.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.1% 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 87104? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 87104 is 18.1 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 87104? ▼
In ZIP code 87104, approximately 65.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87104? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87104 is 12.6% 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.