PlainZIP

Albuquerque, NM · standard

ZIP Code 87110

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

38,587
1,725/sq mi
$64,892
Median income
$273,900
Median home value
38.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Albuquerque pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

38th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 38%
home value, US ZIPs
1,725
people per sq mi
61%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 87110 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 87110 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, with 38,587 residents across 22.4 square miles, a density of 1,725 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 87110 reports a modest median household income of $64,892 (9% above the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $40,946. The poverty rate stands at 14.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.9%. Median home value sits at $273,900 (27% above the state average), median rent at $1,127 a month, and owner-occupancy at 60.9%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.5, and the average commute is 19 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Bernalillo County, letting you compare 87110 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 87110

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Albuquerque, NM

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 87110.

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 87110, 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

38,587

Population

22.4

Area (sq mi)

1,725

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 87110?

41.5

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

7.3%

Foreign-Born

White 57.1%
African American 2.8%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 6.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 21.1%
Hispanic or Latino 38.7%

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?

$64,892

Median Household Income

+9% vs state

$40,946

Per Capita Income

14.2%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

18.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 87110 ranks nationally

Albuquerque, NM household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,892 38th percentile higher than 38% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 59.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.0%

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

What does housing look like?

19,653

Total Housing Units

18,332

Occupied Units

1,321

Vacant Units

2.14

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.9%
Renter 39.1%

$273,900

Median Home Value

+27% vs state

$1,127

Median Rent

1960

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

+3.8%

YoY Change (2024)

250

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+150%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 87110 have increased 3.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +150% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.2% 170
2021 +13.2% 192
2022 +16.4% 224
2023 +7.7% 241
2024 +3.8% 250

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 1,918 business establishments in ZIP 87110, employing approximately 27,263 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,428,966,000.

1,918

Businesses

27,263

Employees

$1.4B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 368 19.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 293 15.3%
Health care and social assistance 280 14.6%
Other services (except public administration) 192 10.0%
Accommodation and food services 168 8.8%
Finance and insurance 165 8.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 111 5.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 98 5.1%
Construction 61 3.2%
Wholesale trade 39 2.0%
Information 36 1.9%
Manufacturing 32 1.7%
Educational services 29 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 26 1.4%
Transportation and warehousing 10 0.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 9 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 87110 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 87110 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 87110 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 87110 ranks #5 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
87108 Albuquerque, NM 38,647 2.5 mi
87109 Albuquerque, NM 40,432 3.1 mi
87116 Albuquerque, NM 4,117 3.9 mi
87112 Albuquerque, NM 43,584 3.5 mi
87113 Albuquerque, NM 14,477 5.3 mi
87106 Albuquerque, NM 27,013 4.2 mi
87107 Albuquerque, NM 31,183 4.2 mi
87102 Albuquerque, NM 21,204 4.3 mi
87104 Albuquerque, NM 12,123 5.5 mi
87117 Kirtland Afb, NM 310 6.3 mi

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Pop: 61,623
87120 standard
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Pop: 58,023
87105 standard
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Pop: 57,680
87111 standard
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Pop: 56,490
87112 standard
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Pop: 43,584

Related Areas

Bernalillo County Albuquerque, NM New Mexico

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 87110 in? ▼
ZIP code 87110 (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 87110? ▼
ZIP code 87110 in Albuquerque, NM has a population of 38,587 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87110? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 87110 is $64,892, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 87110? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 87110 is $273,900, which is 2% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87110? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 87110 is White at 57.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 38.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 87110? ▼
ZIP code 87110 has 1,918 business establishments employing approximately 27,263 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 87110? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 87110 are: Retail trade (368), Professional, scientific, and technical services (293), Health care and social assistance (280). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 87110? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 87110 increased by 3.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 150%. 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 87110? ▼
In ZIP code 87110, 59.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.0% 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 87110? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 87110 is 18.7 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 87110? ▼
In ZIP code 87110, approximately 60.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87110? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87110 is 14.2% 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.