ZIP Code 87108

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Albuquerque · Bernalillo County · New Mexico

Population
38,647

2,540/sq mi

Median income
$42,724

▼ 44% vs US

higher than 7% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$243,200

▼ 13% vs US

higher than 56% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
34.6%

Median age 37.6

Land area
15.2 sq mi

Denver

ZIP code 87108 in Albuquerque, New Mexico has a population of 38,647. The median household income is $42,724, which is 44% below the national average. Median home value is $243,200, 13% below the US average. 34.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 87108 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 15.2 square miles in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico. The area is home to 38,647 residents, producing a population density of 2,540 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 87108 against New Mexico and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 87108 sits at $42,724 (28% below the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $31,367. The poverty rate stands at 27.3% and the unemployment rate at 9.3%. On housing, the median home value is $243,200 (13% above the state average) with median rent at $872 per month, and 37.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 87108 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 34.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.6, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bernalillo County, so you can benchmark 87108 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 87108

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 87108.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 87108, 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

38,647

Population

15.2

Area (sq mi)

2,540

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 87108?

37.6

Median Age

52.8%

Male

47.2%

Female

18.1%

Foreign-Born

White 44.7%
African American 5.5%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 6.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 25.2%
Hispanic or Latino 49.2%

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?

$42,724

Median Household Income

-28% vs state

$31,367

Per Capita Income

27.3%

Poverty Rate

9.3%

Unemployment Rate

20.1 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.6%

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

What does housing look like?

19,031

Total Housing Units

17,064

Occupied Units

1,967

Vacant Units

2.09

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 37.5%
Renter 62.5%

$243,200

Median Home Value

+13% vs state

$872

Median Rent

1964

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+3.6%

YoY Change (2024)

251

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+151%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 87108 have increased 3.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +151% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.5% 170
2021 +13.1% 193
2022 +16.3% 224
2023 +8.1% 242
2024 +3.6% 251

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 666 business establishments in ZIP 87108, employing approximately 10,665 people with a combined annual payroll of $652,397,000.

666

Businesses

10,665

Employees

$652.4M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 115 17.3%
Health care and social assistance 95 14.3%
Retail trade 93 14.0%
Accommodation and food services 83 12.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 72 10.8%
Construction 39 5.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 38 5.7%
Finance and insurance 28 4.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 28 4.2%
Manufacturing 16 2.4%
Wholesale trade 15 2.3%
Educational services 15 2.3%
Information 11 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 1.4%
Transportation and warehousing 4 0.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.5%

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 87108 vs 87116 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
87116 Albuquerque, NM 4,117 1.5 mi
87110 Albuquerque, NM 38,587 2.5 mi
87106 Albuquerque, NM 27,013 2.6 mi
87102 Albuquerque, NM 21,204 3.9 mi
87117 Kirtland Afb, NM 310 4.0 mi
87109 Albuquerque, NM 40,432 5.6 mi
87112 Albuquerque, NM 43,584 4.0 mi
87123 Albuquerque, NM 41,468 6.2 mi
87113 Albuquerque, NM 14,477 7.7 mi
87104 Albuquerque, NM 12,123 5.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 87108 in?
ZIP code 87108 (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 87108?
ZIP code 87108 in Albuquerque, NM has a population of 38,647 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87108?
The median household income in ZIP 87108 is $42,724, which is 44% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 87108?
The median home value in ZIP 87108 is $243,200, which is 13% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87108?
The largest racial group in ZIP 87108 is White at 44.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 49.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 87108?
ZIP code 87108 has 666 business establishments employing approximately 10,665 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 87108?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 87108 are: Other services (except public administration) (115), Health care and social assistance (95), Retail trade (93). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 87108?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 87108 increased by 3.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 151%. 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 87108?
In ZIP code 87108, 59.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.6% 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 87108?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 87108 is 20.1 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 87108?
In ZIP code 87108, approximately 37.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 62.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87108?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87108 is 27.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Albuquerque, NM

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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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