| ZIP Code | 87102 |
|---|---|
| City | Albuquerque |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Bernalillo County |
| Area Code | 505 |
| Elevation | 4,970 ft |
| Latitude | 35.082357 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -106.646768 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 35001 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.91 |
| Below Poverty | 28.2% ▲ 182% above avg |
| College Grads | 43.3% ▲ 12% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.5% ▲ 33% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 331 (2.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,984 (23.5%) |
| Some College | 1,331 (10.5%) |
| Associates | 2,558 (20.1%) |
| Bachelors | 882 (6.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,627 (36.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $37,276 ▼ 51% below avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $174,400 ▼ 37% below avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $868/mo ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 11,346 |
| Vacant Units | 1,210 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.91 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 11,346 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,210 |
| Owner Occupied | 35.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 64.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.91 |
ZIP code 87102 is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, within Bernalillo County. With a population of 20,258, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36 years. Economically, 87102 is a lower-income ZIP code: the median household income of $37,276 is well below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 87102 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $174,400 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $868 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 64.5% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 26% since 2019.
The population of 87102 is majority Hispanic (56.73%). Residents are well-educated — 43.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 28.2%. Household income has grown by 23% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 87102 stands at 6.5%, which is above the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 66%.
Overall, ZIP code 87102 in Albuquerque, NM is characterized as lower-income, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 20,258 residents, a median household income of $37,276, and a median home value of $174,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Mexico.