PlainZIP

Albuquerque, NM · standard

ZIP Code 87120

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

58,023
583/sq mi
$86,907
Median income
$300,600
Median home value
39.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 30%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 33%
home value, US ZIPs
583
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 87120 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 87120 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, with 58,023 residents across 99.6 square miles, a density of 583 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 87120 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,907 (47% above the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $43,153. Local economic indicators show a 11.7% poverty rate alongside 5.2% unemployment. Housing costs here run $300,600 for a typical home value (40% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,429 a month; 79.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is 24 minutes. To put 87120 in local context, 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Bernalillo County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 87120

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Albuquerque, NM

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 87120.

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 87120, 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

58,023

Population

99.6

Area (sq mi)

583

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 87120?

40.2

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

7.6%

Foreign-Born

White 46.7%
African American 3.8%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 4.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 33.0%
Hispanic or Latino 55.1%

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?

$86,907

Median Household Income

+47% vs state

$43,153

Per Capita Income

11.7%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

24.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 87120 ranks nationally

Albuquerque, NM household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$86,907 Top 30% higher than 70% 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 60.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.2%

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

What does housing look like?

27,883

Total Housing Units

26,675

Occupied Units

1,208

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.1%
Renter 20.9%

$300,600

Median Home Value

+40% vs state

$1,429

Median Rent

1996

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

+7.0%

YoY Change (2024)

245

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+145%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 87120 have increased 7.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +145% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.0% 157
2021 +15.0% 181
2022 +16.0% 210
2023 +9.3% 229
2024 +7.0% 245

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 850 business establishments in ZIP 87120, employing approximately 13,658 people with a combined annual payroll of $496,770,000.

850

Businesses

13,658

Employees

$496.8M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 157 18.5%
Accommodation and food services 97 11.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 89 10.5%
Other services (except public administration) 79 9.3%
Retail trade 78 9.2%
Finance and insurance 70 8.2%
Construction 69 8.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 66 7.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 39 4.6%
Wholesale trade 22 2.6%
Educational services 21 2.5%
Transportation and warehousing 19 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 15 1.8%
Information 14 1.6%
Manufacturing 11 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.3%

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 87120 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 87120 ranks #3 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 87120 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 87120 ranks #3 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
87104 Albuquerque, NM 12,123 4.1 mi
87107 Albuquerque, NM 31,183 5.3 mi
87114 Albuquerque, NM 61,623 5.2 mi
87102 Albuquerque, NM 21,204 6.3 mi
87124 Rio Rancho, NM 51,404 9.5 mi
87106 Albuquerque, NM 27,013 8.4 mi
87113 Albuquerque, NM 14,477 8.8 mi
87121 Albuquerque, NM 76,721 9.6 mi
87048 Corrales, NM 8,682 9.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Bernalillo County

87121 standard
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Pop: 76,721
87114 standard
Albuquerque, NM
Pop: 61,623
87105 standard
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Pop: 57,680
87111 standard
Albuquerque, NM
Pop: 56,490
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 87120 in? ▼
ZIP code 87120 (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 87120? ▼
ZIP code 87120 in Albuquerque, NM has a population of 58,023 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87120? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 87120 is $86,907, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 87120? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 87120 is $300,600, which is 8% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87120? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 87120 is White at 46.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 55.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 87120? ▼
ZIP code 87120 has 850 business establishments employing approximately 13,658 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 87120? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 87120 are: Health care and social assistance (157), Accommodation and food services (97), Professional, scientific, and technical services (89). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 87120? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 87120 increased by 7.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 145%. 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 87120? ▼
In ZIP code 87120, 60.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.2% 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 87120? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 87120 is 24.1 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 87120? ▼
In ZIP code 87120, approximately 79.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87120? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87120 is 11.7% 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.