Albuquerque, NM · standard
ZIP Code 87108
Bernalillo County, New Mexico - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 38,647
- 2,540/sq mi High-density area
- $42,724
- Median income Below-median income area
- $243,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 34.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Albuquerque pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- 7th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 44%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,540
- people per sq mi
- 38%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 87108 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 87108 (Albuquerque, NM) rose +3.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 242.0 in 2023 to 250.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 87108 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, with 38,647 residents across 15.2 square miles, a density of 2,540 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 87108 reports a modest median household income of $42,724 (28% below the average New Mexico ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,367. The poverty rate is 27.3%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $243,200 (13% above the average New Mexico ZIP) and median rent is $872; 37.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.6, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bernalillo County, so 87108 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 87108
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Albuquerque, NM
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 87108.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
115 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
95 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
93 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
83 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
72 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 87108, 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
38,647
Population
15.2
Area (sq mi)
2,540
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 87108?
37.6
Median Age
52.8%
Male
47.2%
Female
18.1%
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?
$42,724
Median Household Income
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$31,367
Per Capita Income
27.3%
Poverty Rate
9.3%
Unemployment Rate
20.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 87108 ranks nationally
Albuquerque, NM household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$42,724 7th percentile higher than 7% of 30,318 US 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
19,031housing units
19,031
Total Housing Units
17,064
Occupied Units
1,967
Vacant Units
2.09
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$243,200
Median Home Value
+13% vs state ZIP avg
$872
Median Rent
1964
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
+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 87108 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 87112
Albuquerque (87112)
43,584 residents
- 87123
Albuquerque (87123)
41,468 residents
- 87109
Albuquerque (87109)
40,432 residents
- 87108
Albuquerque (87108)
38,647 residents
- 87110
Albuquerque (87110)
38,587 residents
- 87106
Albuquerque (87106)
27,013 residents
- 87102
Albuquerque (87102)
21,204 residents
- 87113 14,477
Albuquerque (87113)
14,477 residents
- 87104 12,123
Albuquerque (87104)
12,123 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 87108 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 87108 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
- 87116
Albuquerque (87116)
$83,774 median income
- 87104
Albuquerque (87104)
$75,436 median income
- 87112
Albuquerque (87112)
$73,937 median income
- 87110
Albuquerque (87110)
$64,892 median income
- 87123
Albuquerque (87123)
$64,359 median income
- 87109
Albuquerque (87109)
$58,900 median income
- 87106
Albuquerque (87106)
$49,781 median income
- 87102
Albuquerque (87102)
$42,990 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 87108 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 87108, 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 (38,647 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 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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