ZIP Code 87122
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Albuquerque · Bernalillo County · New Mexico
- Population
- 17,977
- Median income
- $169,041
- Median home value
- $650,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 74.3%
- Land area
- 69.0 sq mi
260/sq mi
▲ 122% vs US
higher than 98% of US ZIPs
▲ 134% vs US
higher than 92% of US ZIPs
Median age 48.9
Denver
ZIP code 87122 in Albuquerque, New Mexico has a population of 17,977. The median household income is $169,041, which is 122% above the national average. Median home value is $650,200, 134% above the US average. 74.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 87122 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 69.0 square miles in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico. The area is home to 17,977 residents, producing a population density of 260 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 87122 against New Mexico and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 87122 sits at $169,041 (185% above the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $80,877. The poverty rate stands at 2.6% and the unemployment rate at 5.6%. 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, a direct signal of whether 87122 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 74.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bernalillo County, so you can benchmark 87122 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 87122
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$80,877
Per Capita Income
2.6%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
23.8 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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