| ZIP Code | 87116 |
|---|---|
| City | Albuquerque |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Bernalillo County |
| Area Code | 505 |
| Elevation | 5,391 ft |
| Latitude | 35.048917 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -106.561112 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 35001 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 24.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.40 |
| Below Poverty | 9.9% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 67.3% ▲ 74% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.4% ▼ 11% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 15 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 113 (6.2%) |
| Some College | 173 (9.5%) |
| Associates | 295 (16.2%) |
| Bachelors | 406 (22.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 821 (45%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $78,877 ≈ Avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,744/mo ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,488 |
| Vacant Units | 61 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.40 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,488 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 61 |
| Owner Occupied | 1.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 98.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.40 |
ZIP code 87116 is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, within Bernalillo County. With a population of 3,953, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 24.1 years. Economically, 87116 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $78,877 is near the national average.
Renters can expect to pay around $1,744 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 98.1% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods.
The population of 87116 is majority White (51.63%). Residents are highly educated — 67.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.9%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 87116 stands at 4.4%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 87116 in Albuquerque, NM is characterized as middle-income, highly educated, and a young community.