PlainZIP

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
$60,796
Median income
$208,200
Median home value
13.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $24,300. Local economic indicators show a 21.5% poverty rate alongside 5.1% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $208,200 (3% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,321 monthly, and 76.9% of units 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. To put 87121 in local context, 1 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 87121

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Albuquerque, NM

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 87121.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 87121?

32.6

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

18.8%

Foreign-Born

White 24.1%
African American 2.9%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 5.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 38.3%
Hispanic or Latino 79.8%

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

$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

$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 48.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.2%

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

What does housing look like?

26,387

Total Housing Units

25,639

Occupied Units

748

Vacant Units

2.94

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.9%
Renter 23.1%

$208,200

Median Home Value

-3% vs state

$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.

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Related Areas

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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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.