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 High-density area
- $169,041
- Median income Above-median income area
- $650,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 74.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 87122 (Albuquerque, NM) rose +7.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 224.5 in 2023 to 241.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New Mexico ZIP), while per-capita income is $80,877. The poverty rate is 2.6%, with unemployment at 5.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $650,200 (202% above the average New Mexico ZIP), while 92.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,534.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bernalillo County, so 87122 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 87122
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Albuquerque, NM
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 87122.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
66 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
64 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
40 establishments
- Construction
Construction
35 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
27 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 87122?
48.9
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
9.8%
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?
$169,041
Median Household Income
+185% vs state ZIP avg
$80,877
Per Capita Income
2.6%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
23.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 87122 ranks among New Mexico ZIPs
Albuquerque, NM household income vs. every New Mexico ZIP code
Median household income among 265 reporting New Mexico ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$169,041 Top 1% higher than 99% of 265 New Mexico 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
7,184housing units
7,184
Total Housing Units
7,027
Occupied Units
157
Vacant Units
2.64
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$650,200
Median Home Value
+202% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 87111
Albuquerque (87111)
56,490 residents
- 87112
Albuquerque (87112)
43,584 residents
- 87123
Albuquerque (87123)
41,468 residents
- 87109
Albuquerque (87109)
40,432 residents
- 87110
Albuquerque (87110)
38,587 residents
- 87107
Albuquerque (87107)
31,183 residents
- 87122 17,977
Albuquerque (87122)
17,977 residents
- 87113 14,477
Albuquerque (87113)
14,477 residents
- 87048 8,682
Corrales (87048)
8,682 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 87122 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 87122 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
- 87043
Placitas (87043)
$109,750 median income
- 87048
Corrales (87048)
$102,004 median income
- 87113
Albuquerque (87113)
$95,922 median income
- 87111
Albuquerque (87111)
$90,290 median income
- 87008
Cedar Crest (87008)
$85,673 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
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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 87122, 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 (17,977 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 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.
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