ZIP Code 87104
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Albuquerque · Bernalillo County · New Mexico
- Population
- 12,123
- Median income
- $75,436
- Median home value
- $362,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 48.1%
- Land area
- 11.0 sq mi
1,101/sq mi
▼ 1% vs US
higher than 56% of US ZIPs
▲ 30% vs US
higher than 75% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.6
Denver
ZIP code 87104 in Albuquerque, New Mexico has a population of 12,123. The median household income is $75,436, which is 1% below the national average. Median home value is $362,500, 30% above the US average. 48.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 87104 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 11.0 square miles in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico. The area is home to 12,123 residents, producing a population density of 1,101 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 87104 against New Mexico and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 87104 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $362,500 (68% above the state average) with median rent at $1,082 per month, and 65.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 87104 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 48.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bernalillo County, so you can benchmark 87104 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 87104
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 87104.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
75 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
67 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
67 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
36 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 29
Real estate and rental and leasing
29 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 87104, 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
12,123
Population
11.0
Area (sq mi)
1,101
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 87104?
39.6
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
4.9%
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?
$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
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?
6,569
Total Housing Units
5,811
Occupied Units
758
Vacant Units
2.20
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 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 |
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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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