Albuquerque, NM · standard
ZIP Code 87121
Bernalillo County, New Mexico - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 76,721
- 116/sq mi High-density area
- $60,796
- Median income Below-median income area
- $208,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 13.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Albuquerque pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.
- 30th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 46th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 116
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 87121 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 87121 (Albuquerque, NM) rose +7.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 253.3 in 2023 to 271.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 87121 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, with 76,721 residents across 663.7 square miles, a density of 116 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 87121 reports a modest median household income of $60,796 (3% above the average New Mexico ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,300. The poverty rate is 21.5%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $208,200 (3% below the average New Mexico ZIP) and median rent is $1,321; 76.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.6, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bernalillo County, so 87121 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 87121
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Albuquerque, NM
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 87121.
- Construction
Construction
149 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
98 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
80 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 49
Transportation and warehousing
49 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 48
Health care and social assistance
48 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 87121, 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
76,721
Population
663.7
Area (sq mi)
116
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 87121?
32.6
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
18.8%
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?
$60,796
Median Household Income
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$24,300
Per Capita Income
21.5%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
26.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 87121 ranks nationally
Albuquerque, NM household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$60,796 30th percentile higher than 30% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
26,387housing units
26,387
Total Housing Units
25,639
Occupied Units
748
Vacant Units
2.94
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$208,200
Median Home Value
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$1,321
Median Rent
2000
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
+7.2%
YoY Change (2024)
272
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+172%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 87121 have increased 7.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +172% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +9.3% | 166 |
| 2021 | +17.1% | 195 |
| 2022 | +16.9% | 228 |
| 2023 | +11.3% | 253 |
| 2024 | +7.2% | 272 |
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 664 business establishments in ZIP 87121, employing approximately 10,331 people with a combined annual payroll of $472,020,000.
664
Businesses
10,331
Employees
$472.0M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 149 | 22.4% |
| Retail trade | 98 | 14.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 80 | 12.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 49 | 7.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 48 | 7.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 44 | 6.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 44 | 6.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 41 | 6.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 30 | 4.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 21 | 3.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 20 | 3.0% |
| Information | 14 | 2.1% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 0.6% |
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 87121 vs 87120 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87120 | Albuquerque, NM | 58,023 | 9.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 87121, 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 (76,721 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 87121 in?
ZIP code 87121 (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 87121?
ZIP code 87121 in Albuquerque, NM has a population of 76,721 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87121?
The median household income in ZIP 87121 is $60,796, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 87121?
The median home value in ZIP 87121 is $208,200, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87121?
The largest racial group in ZIP 87121 is Two or More Ethnicities at 38.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 79.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 87121?
ZIP code 87121 has 664 business establishments employing approximately 10,331 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 87121?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 87121 are: Construction (149), Retail trade (98), Accommodation and food services (80). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 87121?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 87121 increased by 7.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 172%. 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 87121?
In ZIP code 87121, 48.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.2% 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 87121?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 87121 is 26.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 87121?
In ZIP code 87121, approximately 76.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87121?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87121 is 21.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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