87121 ZIP Code
Albuquerque, New mexico
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 87121 |
| City/Town: | Albuquerque |
| County: | Bernalillo |
| State: | New mexico |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 76,980 |
| Median Household Income: | $53,326 |
| Per Capita Income: | $32,652 |
| Total Housing Units: | 26,910 |
| Median Home Value: | $172,800 |
| Land Area: | 336.9 sq miles
872.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.6 sq miles
1.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.0170, -106.8883 |
Population Information (87121 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 76,980 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 38,560 | 50.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 38,420 | 49.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 30.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 4,997 | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 4,893 | 6.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 7,872 | 10.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 7,483 | 9.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 6,203 | 8.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 13,044 | 16.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 10,682 | 13.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 9,075 | 11.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,747 | 4.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,134 | 4.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,080 | 5.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,240 | 1.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 530 | 0.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (87121 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $172,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,251 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 26,910 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 25,812 | 95.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,098 | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 19,379 | 75.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,433 | 24.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (87121 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 45,532 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 3,765 | 8.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 5,284 | 11.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 15,584 | 34.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 10,273 | 22.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 4,751 | 10.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,338 | 9.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,537 | 3.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 80.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 12.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (87121 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $53,326 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $66,128 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $56,437 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $32,652 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (87121 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 37,488 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 35,293 | 94.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,975 | 5.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 20,172 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 26,609 | 75.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 6,177 | 17.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 2,492 | 7.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 15 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (87121 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 35,534 | 46.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,760 | 2.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 2,232 | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 999 | 1.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 122 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 16,303 | 21.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 20,030 | 26.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 34,367 | 44.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 64,204 | 83.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 47,718 | 62.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 129 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 97 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 16,260 | 21.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (87121 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,956 | 7.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,670 | 6.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 2,184 | 8.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 2,587 | 10.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 3,606 | 14.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 5,487 | 21.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 3,557 | 13.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,632 | 14.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 601 | 2.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 532 | 2.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (87121 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 28,551 | 80.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 4,018 | 11.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 122 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 98 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 214 | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,055 | 5.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (87121 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 393 | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 4,161 | 11.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,944 | 5.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 1,149 | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 3,931 | 11.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,608 | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 718 | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 2,062 | 5.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,517 | 10.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 8,211 | 23.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 3,465 | 9.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,770 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 2,364 | 6.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (87121 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 22.0% | 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 (87121 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 66,283 | 86.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 32,919 | 42.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 40,451 | 52.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 10,476 | 13.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (87121 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 21,498 | 83.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,649 | 21.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,697 | 14.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,664 | 6.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 1,122 | 4.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 6,340 | 24.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (87121 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 19,890 | 73.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 573 | 2.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 148 | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 203 | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 475 | 1.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 233 | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,191 | 4.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 4,174 | 15.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 23 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (87121 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 59 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,711 | 10.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 10,264 | 38.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 5,446 | 20.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,028 | 11.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,246 | 12.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,111 | 4.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 625 | 2.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 369 | 1.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 51 | 0.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (87121 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 489 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 949 | 3.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,774 | 14.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 16,099 | 59.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 4,788 | 17.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 811 | 3.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (87121 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 19,322 | 74.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 640 | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,919 | 19.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 40 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 481 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 71 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 192 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 147 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (87121 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 734 | 2.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 8,085 | 31.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 9,689 | 37.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 7,304 | 28.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (87121 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 2,085 | 10.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 697 | 3.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,529 | 18.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 6,895 | 35.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 5,405 | 27.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 630 | 3.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 46 | 0.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 92 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (87121 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,249 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $395 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,251 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.04 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.79 | 2.38 |
Households (87121 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 25,812 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 9,963 | 38.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 5,534 | 21.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 4,894 | 19.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 7,878 | 30.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 12,111 | 46.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,709 | 18.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.98 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.51 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (87121 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 28,870 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 13,805 | 47.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 11,476 | 39.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 579 | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 2,524 | 8.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 12,339 | 42.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (87121 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 23,876 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 809 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 669 | 2.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 10,530 | 44.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 6,412 | 26.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 5,456 | 22.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (87121 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 54,279 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 3,162 | 5.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 76,759 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 10,429 | 13.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 1,305 | 12.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 6,293 | 60.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,831 | 27.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (87121 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 68,973 | 89.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 7,307 | 9.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 5,532 | 75.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,161 | 15.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 589 | 8.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 614 | 8.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (87121 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 62,423 | 81.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 794 | 1.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 14,557 | 1833.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 14,557 | 1833.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 14,557 | 1833.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 84 | 10.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 65 | 8.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 13,527 | 1703.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 66 | 8.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (87121 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 71,983 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 36,692 | 51.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 35,291 | 49.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 33,385 | 46.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 166 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 807 | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 933 | 1.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (87121 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 25,812 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 24,688 | 95.6% | 89.4% |
Albuquerque, NM87121