Zip code 87112: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 87112
87112 is an urban zip code in Albuquerque, New Mexico (Bernalillo County), covering 8.1 sq mi of land. About 44,250 people live here, or 5,443 per square mile. The median resident is 40 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $73,937 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 10% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $281,400, or 3.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 63% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,121 a month.
39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 23.7 minutes each way, and 15% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; office and administrative support; and management.
How 87112 compares
- Government workers23.4%92ndU.S. 14.5% · NM 23.4%156th of 308 in NM
- Veterans9.4%87thU.S. 6.2% · NM 7.9%103rd of 315 in NM
- Healthcare workers12.6%86thU.S. 9.7% · NM 10.3%71st of 308 in NM
- Population density5,443/sq mi83rdU.S. 95/sq mi · NM 18/sq mi3rd of 315 in NM
- Diversity index61.275thU.S. 61.4 · NM 62.734th of 315 in NM
- Population44,25074thU.S. 334,922,499 · NM 2,120,24612th of 315 in NM
- 74thU.S. 17.2% · NM 19.3%175th of 315 in NM
- 70thU.S. 5.2% · NM 6%112th of 309 in NM
- Tech workers4.1%69thU.S. 3.8% · NM 2.7%36th of 308 in NM
- Broadband access94.1%67thU.S. 91% · NM 86.5%48th of 311 in NM
- 63rdU.S. 35.7% · NM 31%59th of 315 in NM
- Work from home14.8%60thU.S. 15.1% · NM 12.2%105th of 307 in NM
- 57thU.S. 38.9 · NM 39.4186th of 314 in NM
- Per capita income$41,16253rdU.S. $44,673 · NM $36,21870th of 312 in NM
- Median earnings per worker$47,04546thU.S. $49,666 · NM $41,75873rd of 278 in NM
- Poverty rate10%45thU.S. 12.5% · NM 17.8%216th of 311 in NM
- Median household income$73,93742ndU.S. $80,734 · NM $64,05962nd of 256 in NM
- Median home value$281,40040thU.S. $332,700 · NM $248,10056th of 250 in NM
- Uninsured rate5.7%40thU.S. 8.4% · NM 9.6%196th of 312 in NM
- Homeownership rate63.1%38thU.S. 65.2% · NM 70%270th of 311 in NM
- Average commute23.7 min34thU.S. 26.4 min · NM 23.5 min135th of 235 in NM
- 33rdU.S. 0.483 · NM 0.477178th of 307 in NM
- 32ndU.S. 14.1% · NM 9.4%106th of 315 in NM
- Median gross rent$1,12130thU.S. $1,413 · NM $1,06746th of 173 in NM
- Housing vacancy4.6%29thU.S. 10.1% · NM 12.5%288th of 311 in NM
- Residents under 1818.7%23rdU.S. 22% · NM 21.7%179th of 315 in NM
- 23rdU.S. 10% · NM 10.2%179th of 308 in NM
- 14thStrengthU.S. 51.1% · NM 50.2%150th of 236 in NM
| Measure | 87112 | Bernalillo | NM | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in NM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government workers | 23.4% | 22.3% | 23.4% | 14.5% | 156th of 308 | |
| Veterans | 9.4% | 8% | 7.9% | 6.2% | 103rd of 315 | |
| Healthcare workers | 12.6% | 10.5% | 10.3% | 9.7% | 71st of 308 | |
| Population density | 5,443/sq mi | 580/sq mi | 18/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 3rd of 315 | |
| Diversity index | 61.2 | 61.7 | 62.7 | 61.4 | 34th of 315 | |
| Population | 44,250 | 673,930 | 2,120,246 | 334,922,499 | 12th of 315 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 20.1% | 18.3% | 19.3% | 17.2% | 175th of 315 | |
| Unemployment rate | 6.1% | 5.3% | 6% | 5.2% | 112th of 309 | |
| Tech workers | 4.1% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 3.8% | 36th of 308 | |
| Broadband access | 94.1% | 90% | 86.5% | 91% | 48th of 311 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.7% | 38.2% | 31% | 35.7% | 59th of 315 | |
| Work from home | 14.8% | 14.9% | 12.2% | 15.1% | 105th of 307 | |
| Median age | 40 | 39.5 | 39.4 | 38.9 | 186th of 314 | |
| Per capita income | $41,162 | $40,690 | $36,218 | $44,673 | 70th of 312 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $47,045 | $45,794 | $41,758 | $49,666 | 73rd of 278 | |
| Poverty rate | 10% | 15.2% | 17.8% | 12.5% | 216th of 311 | |
| Median household income | $73,937 | $69,473 | $64,059 | $80,734 | 62nd of 256 | |
| Median home value | $281,400 | $292,900 | $248,100 | $332,700 | 56th of 250 | |
| Uninsured rate | 5.7% | 8.8% | 9.6% | 8.4% | 196th of 312 | |
| Homeownership rate | 63.1% | 64.5% | 70% | 65.2% | 270th of 311 | |
| Average commute | 23.7 min | 22.9 min | 23.5 min | 26.4 min | 135th of 235 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.416 | 0.467 | 0.477 | 0.483 | 178th of 307 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 5.5% | 10.5% | 9.4% | 14.1% | 106th of 315 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,121 | $1,144 | $1,067 | $1,413 | 46th of 173 | |
| Housing vacancy | 4.6% | 5.7% | 12.5% | 10.1% | 288th of 311 | |
| Residents under 18 | 18.7% | 20.3% | 21.7% | 22% | 179th of 315 | |
| Self-employed workers | 7.3% | 9.5% | 10.2% | 10% | 179th of 308 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 39.2% | 52% | 50.2% | 51.1% | 150th of 236 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White50%
- Black3%
- Hispanic37%
- Asian3%
- Native American4%
- Pacific Islander0.0%
- Other0.5%
- Multiracial4%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 19,297
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Family households
- 54%
- Married couples
- 34.8%
- Living alone
- 37%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 9.4%
- Male / female
- 46% / 54%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 20,219
- Owner-occupied
- 63.1%
- Vacant
- 4.6%
- Median year built
- 1972
- Median rooms
- 5.7
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 39.2%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 19.9%
- Home value to income
- 3.8× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 87112 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $70,159 | $74,888 |
| Service | $27,482 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $34,785 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $45,987 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $35,020 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 93.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.7%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 18.3%
- Households with broadband
- 94.1%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 78.5%
- No internet access
- 4.2%
- Without health insurance
- 5.7%
- Limited-English households
- 1.5%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Albuquerque
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Bernalillo County
- Center point
- 35.1006° N, 106.5163° W
- Land area
- 8.1 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Mountain Time (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Albuquerque100% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 87112
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87111 | Albuquerque, NM | 2.8 mi | $90,290 |
| 87110 | Albuquerque, NM | 3.5 mi | $64,892 |
| 87115 | Albuquerque, NM · PO box | 3.6 mi | — |
| 87123 | Albuquerque, NM | 3.7 mi | $64,359 |
| 87108 | Albuquerque, NM | 4 mi | $42,724 |
| 87116 | Albuquerque, NM | 4.4 mi | $83,774 |
| 87109 | Albuquerque, NM | 4.8 mi | $58,900 |
| 87122 | Albuquerque, NM | 6.2 mi | $169,041 |
| 87117 | Kirtland Afb, NM | 7.1 mi | — |
| 87101 | Albuquerque, NM | 7.2 mi | — |
| 87113 | Albuquerque, NM | 7.3 mi | $95,922 |
| 87008 | Cedar Crest, NM | 7.3 mi | $85,673 |
Zip codes like 87112 elsewhere
Questions about 87112
What city is zip code 87112?
87112 is assigned to Albuquerque, New Mexico. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 87112 in?
87112 is in Bernalillo County, New Mexico.
What is the population of 87112?
About 44,250 people live in 87112, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 87112 in?
87112 is in Mountain Time.
What is the median household income in 87112?
The median household income in 87112 is $73,937.
What zip codes are near 87112?
The closest zip codes to 87112 are 87111, 87110, 87115, 87123, 87108.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 87112, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.