87109 ZIP Code
Albuquerque, New mexico
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 87109 |
| City/Town: | Albuquerque |
| County: | Bernalillo |
| State: | New mexico |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 40,313 |
| Median Household Income: | $53,182 |
| Per Capita Income: | $38,181 |
| Total Housing Units: | 20,690 |
| Median Home Value: | $280,900 |
| Land Area: | 10.0 sq miles
25.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.1517, -106.5749 |
Population Information (87109 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 40,313 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 18,601 | 46.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 21,712 | 53.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,002 | 5.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,970 | 4.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,389 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,829 | 4.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,239 | 8.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,493 | 13.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,293 | 10.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,739 | 11.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,498 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,793 | 6.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,898 | 12.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,648 | 6.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,522 | 3.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (87109 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $280,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,053 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 20,690 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 19,259 | 93.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,431 | 6.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,652 | 50.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 9,607 | 49.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (87109 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 28,884 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 718 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,514 | 5.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,054 | 17.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,912 | 23.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,534 | 8.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,733 | 23.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5,419 | 18.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 42.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (87109 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $53,182 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $76,565 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $76,470 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $38,181 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (87109 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 21,263 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 19,467 | 91.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,727 | 8.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 12,290 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 14,628 | 75.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 4,158 | 21.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 656 | 3.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 25 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (87109 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 25,766 | 63.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,686 | 4.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 4,169 | 10.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,105 | 2.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 4 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,602 | 6.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,981 | 12.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 6,556 | 16.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 15,353 | 38.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 7,703 | 19.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 272 | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 149 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 7,229 | 17.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (87109 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,331 | 6.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 667 | 3.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 2,424 | 12.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 2,012 | 10.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,739 | 14.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,298 | 17.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,995 | 10.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,155 | 11.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,443 | 7.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,195 | 6.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (87109 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 14,571 | 74.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,317 | 6.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 205 | 1.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 506 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 552 | 2.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,102 | 10.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (87109 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 107 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 707 | 3.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 394 | 2.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 443 | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,107 | 10.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 825 | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 336 | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,126 | 5.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,535 | 18.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,479 | 28.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,173 | 11.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 805 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,430 | 7.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (87109 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 17.1% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (87109 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 37,854 | 93.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 25,529 | 63.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 18,642 | 46.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,070 | 5.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (87109 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 14,552 | 75.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 6,476 | 33.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,483 | 23.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,223 | 6.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 595 | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,160 | 16.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (87109 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,560 | 41.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,033 | 5.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 126 | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,391 | 6.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,364 | 6.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,981 | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 4,371 | 21.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,857 | 9.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 7 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (87109 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 717 | 3.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 907 | 4.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,950 | 9.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 4,380 | 21.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 9,759 | 47.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,316 | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 491 | 2.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 125 | 0.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 45 | 0.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (87109 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 721 | 3.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 4,417 | 21.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 6,117 | 29.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,743 | 27.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,433 | 16.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 259 | 1.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (87109 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 13,941 | 72.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 214 | 1.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,857 | 25.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 36 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 89 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 30 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 92 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (87109 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,715 | 8.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 9,145 | 47.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,122 | 31.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,277 | 11.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (87109 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 997 | 10.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 370 | 3.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 197 | 2.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 465 | 4.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,508 | 36.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,607 | 37.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 430 | 4.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 78 | 0.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (87109 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,659 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $530 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,053 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.17 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.97 | 2.38 |
Households (87109 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 19,259 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,817 | 30.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,720 | 8.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 4,349 | 22.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 7,159 | 37.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,698 | 19.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 6,582 | 34.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.07 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.91 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (87109 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,910 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,780 | 42.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,270 | 39.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 554 | 3.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 2,207 | 13.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,006 | 37.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (87109 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,524 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 257 | 3.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 291 | 3.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,439 | 40.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,808 | 21.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,729 | 32.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (87109 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 32,787 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,719 | 8.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 39,924 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 7,848 | 19.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 555 | 7.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 4,241 | 54.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 3,052 | 38.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (87109 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 32,052 | 79.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 7,857 | 19.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 5,615 | 71.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,200 | 28.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 949 | 12.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 42 | 0.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (87109 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 37,703 | 93.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 477 | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,610 | 547.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,610 | 547.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,610 | 547.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 310 | 65.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 72 | 15.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 14 | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,245 | 261.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 163 | 34.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (87109 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 38,311 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 32,100 | 83.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,211 | 16.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 4,236 | 11.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 587 | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 637 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 751 | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (87109 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 19,259 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 18,467 | 95.9% | 89.4% |
Albuquerque, NM87109