PlainZIP

Albuquerque, NM · standard

ZIP Code 87111

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

56,490
1,005/sq mi
$90,290
Median income
$379,500
Median home value
56.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Albuquerque pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.

Top 27%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 23%
home value, US ZIPs
1,005
people per sq mi
61%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 87111 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 87111 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, with 56,490 residents across 56.2 square miles, a density of 1,005 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 87111 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,290 (52% above the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $56,734. Poverty here runs at 9.2%, with unemployment measured at 4.2%. On housing, the median home value is $379,500 (76% above the state average) with median rent at $1,435 per month, and 61.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 56.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.5, and the average commute is 22 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 87111 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 87111

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Albuquerque, NM

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 87111.

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 87111, 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

56,490

Population

56.2

Area (sq mi)

1,005

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 87111?

43.5

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

8.7%

Foreign-Born

White 69.0%
African American 1.6%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.8%
Hispanic or Latino 27.0%

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?

$90,290

Median Household Income

+52% vs state

$56,734

Per Capita Income

9.2%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

22.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 87111 ranks nationally

Albuquerque, NM household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$90,290 Top 27% higher than 73% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 71.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 56.5%

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

What does housing look like?

28,409

Total Housing Units

27,303

Occupied Units

1,106

Vacant Units

2.07

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.3%
Renter 38.7%

$379,500

Median Home Value

+76% vs state

$1,435

Median Rent

1982

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

+4.2%

YoY Change (2024)

253

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+153%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 87111 have increased 4.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +153% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.3% 176
2021 +11.9% 196
2022 +14.2% 224
2023 +8.4% 243
2024 +4.2% 253

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 1,074 business establishments in ZIP 87111, employing approximately 10,064 people with a combined annual payroll of $427,168,000.

1,074

Businesses

10,064

Employees

$427.2M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 237 22.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 162 15.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 111 10.3%
Accommodation and food services 93 8.7%
Retail trade 88 8.2%
Finance and insurance 88 8.2%
Other services (except public administration) 87 8.1%
Construction 65 6.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 43 4.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 24 2.2%
Educational services 23 2.1%
Information 18 1.7%
Wholesale trade 13 1.2%
Manufacturing 12 1.1%
Transportation and warehousing 8 0.7%

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 87111 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 87111 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 87111 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 87111 ranks #4 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
87122 Albuquerque, NM 17,977 3.3 mi
87112 Albuquerque, NM 43,584 3.4 mi
87123 Albuquerque, NM 41,468 5.1 mi
87008 Cedar Crest, NM 2,552 5.3 mi
87109 Albuquerque, NM 40,432 5.1 mi
87110 Albuquerque, NM 38,587 5.7 mi
87113 Albuquerque, NM 14,477 6.6 mi
87108 Albuquerque, NM 38,647 7.2 mi
87043 Placitas, NM 5,052 10.0 mi
87116 Albuquerque, NM 4,117 8.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Bernalillo County

87121 standard
Albuquerque, NM
Pop: 76,721
87114 standard
Albuquerque, NM
Pop: 61,623
87120 standard
Albuquerque, NM
Pop: 58,023
87105 standard
Albuquerque, NM
Pop: 57,680
87112 standard
Albuquerque, NM
Pop: 43,584
87123 standard
Albuquerque, NM
Pop: 41,468

Related Areas

Bernalillo County Albuquerque, NM New Mexico

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 87111 in? ▼
ZIP code 87111 (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 87111? ▼
ZIP code 87111 in Albuquerque, NM has a population of 56,490 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87111? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 87111 is $90,290, which is 18% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 87111? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 87111 is $379,500, which is 36% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87111? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 87111 is White at 69.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 27.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 87111? ▼
ZIP code 87111 has 1,074 business establishments employing approximately 10,064 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 87111? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 87111 are: Health care and social assistance (237), Professional, scientific, and technical services (162), Real estate and rental and leasing (111). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 87111? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 87111 increased by 4.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 153%. 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 87111? ▼
In ZIP code 87111, 71.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 56.5% 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 87111? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 87111 is 22.2 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 87111? ▼
In ZIP code 87111, approximately 61.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87111? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87111 is 9.2% 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.