PlainZIP

Albuquerque, NM · standard

ZIP Code 87122

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

17,977
260/sq mi
$169,041
Median income
$650,200
Median home value
74.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Albuquerque pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 2%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 8%
home value, US ZIPs
260
people per sq mi
93%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 87122 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 87122 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, home to 17,977 residents across 69.0 square miles, a density of 260 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 87122 skews affluent, with a median household income of $169,041 (185% above the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $80,877. Local economic indicators show a 2.6% poverty rate alongside 5.6% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $650,200 (202% above the state average) with median rent at $2,534 per month, and 92.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 74.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.9, and the average commute is 24 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 87122 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 87122

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Albuquerque, NM

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 87122.

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 87122, 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

17,977

Population

69.0

Area (sq mi)

260

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 87122?

48.9

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

9.8%

Foreign-Born

White 65.5%
African American 0.9%
Asian 10.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.5%
Hispanic or Latino 24.0%

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?

$169,041

Median Household Income

+185% vs state

$80,877

Per Capita Income

2.6%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

23.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 87122 ranks nationally

Albuquerque, NM household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$169,041 Top 2% higher than 98% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 82.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 74.3%

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

What does housing look like?

7,184

Total Housing Units

7,027

Occupied Units

157

Vacant Units

2.64

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.6%
Renter 7.4%

$650,200

Median Home Value

+202% vs state

$2,534

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

+7.4%

YoY Change (2024)

241

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+141%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 87122 have increased 7.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +141% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.2% 173
2021 +9.2% 189
2022 +14.0% 215
2023 +4.3% 225
2024 +7.4% 241

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 365 business establishments in ZIP 87122, employing approximately 2,435 people with a combined annual payroll of $116,832,000.

365

Businesses

2,435

Employees

$116.8M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 66 18.1%
Health care and social assistance 64 17.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 40 11.0%
Construction 35 9.6%
Finance and insurance 27 7.4%
Other services (except public administration) 27 7.4%
Retail trade 26 7.1%
Accommodation and food services 20 5.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15 4.1%
Wholesale trade 11 3.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 2.7%
Information 6 1.6%
Educational services 6 1.6%
Manufacturing 5 1.4%
Transportation and warehousing 3 0.8%

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 87122 vs 87111 →

ZIP 87122 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 87122 ranks #7 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 87122 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 87122 ranks the highest 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
87111 Albuquerque, NM 56,490 3.3 mi
87113 Albuquerque, NM 14,477 5.3 mi
87112 Albuquerque, NM 43,584 6.3 mi
87109 Albuquerque, NM 40,432 5.0 mi
87043 Placitas, NM 5,052 7.0 mi
87123 Albuquerque, NM 41,468 8.4 mi
87008 Cedar Crest, NM 2,552 6.8 mi
87110 Albuquerque, NM 38,587 7.3 mi
87048 Corrales, NM 8,682 7.5 mi
87107 Albuquerque, NM 31,183 8.9 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
87111 standard
Albuquerque, NM
Pop: 56,490
87112 standard
Albuquerque, NM
Pop: 43,584

Related Areas

Bernalillo County Albuquerque, NM New Mexico

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 87122 in? ▼
ZIP code 87122 (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 87122? ▼
ZIP code 87122 in Albuquerque, NM has a population of 17,977 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87122? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 87122 is $169,041, which is 122% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 87122? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 87122 is $650,200, which is 134% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87122? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 87122 is White at 65.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 24.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 87122? ▼
ZIP code 87122 has 365 business establishments employing approximately 2,435 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 87122? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 87122 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (66), Health care and social assistance (64), Real estate and rental and leasing (40). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 87122? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 87122 increased by 7.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 141%. 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 87122? ▼
In ZIP code 87122, 82.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 74.3% 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 87122? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 87122 is 23.8 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 87122? ▼
In ZIP code 87122, approximately 92.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87122? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87122 is 2.6% 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.