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 High-density area
- $75,436
- Median income Near-median income area
- $362,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 48.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 87104 (Albuquerque, NM) rose +8.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 244.7 in 2023 to 264.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New Mexico ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,310. The poverty rate is 12.6%, with unemployment at 3.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $362,500 (68% above the average New Mexico ZIP), while 65.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,082.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bernalillo County, so 87104 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- 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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$48,310
Per Capita Income
12.6%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
18.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 87104 ranks among New Mexico ZIPs
Albuquerque, NM household income vs. every New Mexico ZIP code
Median household income among 265 reporting New Mexico ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$75,436 Top 24% higher than 76% of 265 New Mexico ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,569housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 87114
Albuquerque (87114)
61,623 residents
- 87120
Albuquerque (87120)
58,023 residents
- 87109
Albuquerque (87109)
40,432 residents
- 87108
Albuquerque (87108)
38,647 residents
- 87110
Albuquerque (87110)
38,587 residents
- 87107
Albuquerque (87107)
31,183 residents
- 87106
Albuquerque (87106)
27,013 residents
- 87102 21,204
Albuquerque (87102)
21,204 residents
- 87113 14,477
Albuquerque (87113)
14,477 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 87104 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 87104 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 87113
Albuquerque (87113)
$95,922 median income
- 87120
Albuquerque (87120)
$86,907 median income
- 87114
Albuquerque (87114)
$84,277 median income
- 87116
Albuquerque (87116)
$83,774 median income
- 87104
Albuquerque (87104)
$75,436 median income
- 87110
Albuquerque (87110)
$64,892 median income
- 87107
Albuquerque (87107)
$61,672 median income
- 87109
Albuquerque (87109)
$58,900 median income
- 87106
Albuquerque (87106)
$49,781 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 87104, both outside NM so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (12,123 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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