Albuquerque, NM · standard
ZIP Code 87112
Bernalillo County, New Mexico - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 43,584
- 2,083/sq mi High-density area
- $73,937
- Median income Near-median income area
- $281,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 38.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Albuquerque pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 47%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 36%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,083
- people per sq mi
- 63%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 87112 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 87112 (Albuquerque, NM) rose +2.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 249.3 in 2023 to 254.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 87112 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, with 43,584 residents across 20.9 square miles, a density of 2,083 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 87112 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,937 (25% above the average New Mexico ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,162. The poverty rate is 10.0%, with unemployment at 6.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $281,400 (31% above the average New Mexico ZIP), while 63.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,121.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bernalillo County, so 87112 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 87112
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Albuquerque, NM
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 87112.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
147 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
132 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
106 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
99 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
96 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 87112, 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
43,584
Population
20.9
Area (sq mi)
2,083
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 87112?
40.0
Median Age
46.0%
Male
54.0%
Female
5.5%
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?
$73,937
Median Household Income
+25% vs state ZIP avg
$41,162
Per Capita Income
10.0%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
23.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 87112 ranks nationally
Albuquerque, NM household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$73,937 Top 47% higher than 53% 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
20,219housing units
20,219
Total Housing Units
19,297
Occupied Units
922
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$281,400
Median Home Value
+31% vs state ZIP avg
$1,121
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
+2.0%
YoY Change (2024)
254
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+154%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 87112 have increased 2.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +154% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.8% | 172 |
| 2021 | +12.8% | 194 |
| 2022 | +15.2% | 223 |
| 2023 | +11.7% | 249 |
| 2024 | +2.0% | 254 |
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 881 business establishments in ZIP 87112, employing approximately 9,066 people with a combined annual payroll of $333,655,000.
881
Businesses
9,066
Employees
$333.7M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 147 | 16.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 132 | 15.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 106 | 12.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 99 | 11.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 96 | 10.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 65 | 7.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 57 | 6.5% |
| Construction | 56 | 6.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 38 | 4.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 19 | 2.2% |
| Information | 16 | 1.8% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 1.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 11 | 1.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 0.7% |
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 87112 vs 87110 →
ZIP 87112 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 87111
Albuquerque (87111)
56,490 residents
- 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 21,204
Albuquerque (87102)
21,204 residents
- 87122 17,977
Albuquerque (87122)
17,977 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 87112 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 87112 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 87122
Albuquerque (87122)
$169,041 median income
- 87111
Albuquerque (87111)
$90,290 median income
- 87116
Albuquerque (87116)
$83,774 median income
- 87112
Albuquerque (87112)
$73,937 median income
- 87110 $64,892
Albuquerque (87110)
$64,892 median income
- 87123 $64,359
Albuquerque (87123)
$64,359 median income
- 87109 $58,900
Albuquerque (87109)
$58,900 median income
- 87106 $49,781
Albuquerque (87106)
$49,781 median income
- 87102 $42,990
Albuquerque (87102)
$42,990 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 87112 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87110 | Albuquerque, NM | 38,587 | 3.5 mi |
| 87111 | Albuquerque, NM | 56,490 | 3.4 mi |
| 87123 | Albuquerque, NM | 41,468 | 3.4 mi |
| 87108 | Albuquerque, NM | 38,647 | 4.0 mi |
| 87116 | Albuquerque, NM | 4,117 | 4.6 mi |
| 87122 | Albuquerque, NM | 17,977 | 6.3 mi |
| 87109 | Albuquerque, NM | 40,432 | 4.9 mi |
| 87117 | Kirtland Afb, NM | 310 | 5.9 mi |
| 87106 | Albuquerque, NM | 27,013 | 6.7 mi |
| 87102 | Albuquerque, NM | 21,204 | 7.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 87112, 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 (43,584 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 87112 in?
ZIP code 87112 (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 87112?
ZIP code 87112 in Albuquerque, NM has a population of 43,584 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87112?
The median household income in ZIP 87112 is $73,937, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 87112?
The median home value in ZIP 87112 is $281,400, which is 1% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87112?
The largest racial group in ZIP 87112 is White at 62.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 37.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 87112?
ZIP code 87112 has 881 business establishments employing approximately 9,066 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 87112?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 87112 are: Retail trade (147), Health care and social assistance (132), Professional, scientific, and technical services (106). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 87112?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 87112 increased by 2.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 154%. 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 87112?
In ZIP code 87112, 59.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.7% 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 87112?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 87112 is 23.7 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 87112?
In ZIP code 87112, approximately 63.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87112?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87112 is 10.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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