87120 ZIP Code
Albuquerque, New mexico
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 87120 |
| City/Town: | Albuquerque |
| County: | Bernalillo |
| State: | New mexico |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 65,918 |
| Median Household Income: | $80,704 |
| Per Capita Income: | $46,388 |
| Total Housing Units: | 27,335 |
| Median Home Value: | $248,800 |
| Land Area: | 57.6 sq miles
149.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.6 sq miles
1.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.1405, -106.7610 |
Population Information (87120 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 65,918 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 32,093 | 48.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 33,825 | 51.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,510 | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,800 | 5.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 4,113 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,940 | 6.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,417 | 5.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 9,405 | 14.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 10,112 | 15.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 7,504 | 11.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 4,128 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 5,011 | 7.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 7,140 | 10.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,728 | 4.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,110 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (87120 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $248,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,266 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 27,335 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 26,258 | 96.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,077 | 3.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 20,735 | 79.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,523 | 21.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (87120 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 47,138 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,351 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,186 | 4.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 10,272 | 21.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 11,129 | 23.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 4,547 | 9.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 10,001 | 21.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 7,652 | 16.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 37.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (87120 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $80,704 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $98,519 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $93,158 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $46,388 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (87120 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 34,952 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 33,324 | 96.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,348 | 3.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 18,972 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 24,129 | 72.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 7,471 | 22.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,721 | 5.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 3 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (87120 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 37,605 | 57.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,392 | 3.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 3,432 | 5.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,777 | 2.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 180 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 4,949 | 7.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 15,583 | 23.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 18,487 | 28.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 35,957 | 54.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 19,074 | 28.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 235 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 80 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 16,568 | 25.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (87120 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,090 | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 563 | 2.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,163 | 4.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,183 | 4.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,767 | 10.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 4,952 | 18.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 4,474 | 17.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 6,005 | 22.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,164 | 8.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,897 | 7.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (87120 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 25,439 | 76.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,564 | 7.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 205 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 259 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 308 | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 4,194 | 12.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (87120 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 288 | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 2,334 | 7.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,509 | 4.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 771 | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 3,846 | 11.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,131 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 578 | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 2,183 | 6.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,865 | 11.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 9,013 | 27.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,714 | 8.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 2,290 | 6.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 2,802 | 8.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (87120 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.7% | 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 (87120 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 60,629 | 92.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 43,944 | 66.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 26,011 | 39.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,689 | 7.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (87120 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 20,944 | 79.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 7,905 | 30.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 7,774 | 29.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 901 | 3.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 645 | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,789 | 10.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (87120 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 21,586 | 79.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 2,569 | 9.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 68 | 0.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 757 | 2.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 492 | 1.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 682 | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 833 | 3.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 158 | 0.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 190 | 0.7% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (87120 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 373 | 1.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 3,100 | 11.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 6,296 | 23.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 7,754 | 28.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 6,167 | 22.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,979 | 10.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 395 | 1.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 185 | 0.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 6 | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 80 | 0.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (87120 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 461 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 861 | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,921 | 14.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 15,798 | 57.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 5,370 | 19.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 924 | 3.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (87120 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 22,114 | 84.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 400 | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,258 | 12.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 122 | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 95 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 40 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 229 | 0.9% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (87120 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 941 | 3.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 7,349 | 28.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 12,259 | 46.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 5,709 | 21.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (87120 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 444 | 2.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 93 | 0.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,097 | 5.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 3,223 | 15.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 9,167 | 44.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 5,479 | 26.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,090 | 5.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 142 | 0.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (87120 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,564 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $536 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,266 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.49 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.43 | 2.38 |
Households (87120 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 26,258 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 12,058 | 45.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,817 | 14.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,888 | 14.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 7,545 | 28.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 7,456 | 28.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 7,926 | 30.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.48 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.99 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (87120 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 26,475 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 10,585 | 40.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 12,539 | 47.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 478 | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 2,607 | 9.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 8,331 | 31.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (87120 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 15,606 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 909 | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 493 | 3.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 6,348 | 40.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,598 | 16.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 5,258 | 33.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (87120 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 51,908 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 4,765 | 9.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 65,318 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 7,183 | 11.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 348 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,466 | 48.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 3,369 | 46.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (87120 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 57,620 | 87.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 7,635 | 11.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 5,015 | 65.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,425 | 31.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,606 | 21.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 195 | 2.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (87120 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 60,584 | 91.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,196 | 1.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 5,334 | 446.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 5,334 | 446.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 5,334 | 446.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 811 | 67.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 109 | 9.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 23 | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 3,048 | 254.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 41 | 3.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (87120 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 62,408 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 47,634 | 76.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 14,774 | 23.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 11,557 | 18.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,064 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 817 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,336 | 2.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (87120 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 26,258 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 25,502 | 97.1% | 89.4% |
Albuquerque, NM87120