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Albuquerque, NM · standard

ZIP Code 87105

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

57,680
238/sq mi
$55,644
Median income
$220,900
Median home value
16.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Albuquerque pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.

22th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 50%
home value, US ZIPs
238
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 87105 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 87105 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, with 57,680 residents across 242.8 square miles, a density of 238 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 87105 reports a modest median household income of $55,644 (6% below the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $27,233. The poverty rate stands at 19.1% and the unemployment rate at 5.3%. Median home value sits at $220,900 (3% above the state average), median rent at $991 a month, and owner-occupancy at 74.2%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bernalillo County, so you can benchmark 87105 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 87105

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Albuquerque, NM

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 87105.

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 87105, 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

57,680

Population

242.8

Area (sq mi)

238

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 87105?

39.8

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

16.5%

Foreign-Born

White 30.1%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 5.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 40.5%
Hispanic or Latino 80.7%

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?

$55,644

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$27,233

Per Capita Income

19.1%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

25.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 87105 ranks nationally

Albuquerque, NM household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,644 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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 51.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.1%

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

What does housing look like?

20,220

Total Housing Units

18,981

Occupied Units

1,239

Vacant Units

2.83

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.2%
Renter 25.8%

$220,900

Median Home Value

+3% vs state

$991

Median Rent

1972

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

+15.3%

YoY Change (2024)

269

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+169%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 87105 have increased 15.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +169% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.7% 165
2021 +13.6% 187
2022 +16.5% 218
2023 +6.9% 233
2024 +15.3% 269

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 745 business establishments in ZIP 87105, employing approximately 10,640 people with a combined annual payroll of $504,062,000.

745

Businesses

10,640

Employees

$504.1M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 178 23.9%
Retail trade 94 12.6%
Health care and social assistance 76 10.2%
Accommodation and food services 71 9.5%
Other services (except public administration) 62 8.3%
Transportation and warehousing 51 6.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 47 6.3%
Wholesale trade 38 5.1%
Finance and insurance 37 5.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 29 3.9%
Manufacturing 25 3.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 23 3.1%
Information 5 0.7%
Educational services 4 0.5%

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 87105 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 87105 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 87105 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 87105 ranks #6 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 6.2 mi
87102 Albuquerque, NM 21,204 7.8 mi
87117 Kirtland Afb, NM 310 5.8 mi
87116 Albuquerque, NM 4,117 6.6 mi
87022 Isleta, NM 907 6.5 mi
87108 Albuquerque, NM 38,647 7.7 mi
87068 Bosque Farms, NM 4,755 8.2 mi
87104 Albuquerque, NM 12,123 9.6 mi
87110 Albuquerque, NM 38,587 10.1 mi
87042 Peralta, NM 3,644 10.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Bernalillo County

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Pop: 76,721
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Pop: 61,623
87120 standard
Albuquerque, NM
Pop: 58,023
87111 standard
Albuquerque, NM
Pop: 56,490
87112 standard
Albuquerque, NM
Pop: 43,584
87123 standard
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Pop: 41,468

Related Areas

Bernalillo County Albuquerque, NM New Mexico

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 87105 in? ▼
ZIP code 87105 (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 87105? ▼
ZIP code 87105 in Albuquerque, NM has a population of 57,680 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87105? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 87105 is $55,644, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 87105? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 87105 is $220,900, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87105? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 87105 is Two or More Ethnicities at 40.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 80.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 87105? ▼
ZIP code 87105 has 745 business establishments employing approximately 10,640 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 87105? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 87105 are: Construction (178), Retail trade (94), Health care and social assistance (76). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 87105? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 87105 increased by 15.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 169%. 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 87105? ▼
In ZIP code 87105, 51.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.1% 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 87105? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 87105 is 25.1 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 87105? ▼
In ZIP code 87105, approximately 74.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87105? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87105 is 19.1% 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.