87109 ZIP Code, Albuquerque, NM
87109 is a ZIP code in Albuquerque, New Mexico in Bernalillo County. It covers 10.0 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 87110, 87113 and 87111. 39,324 people live here in 19,698 households, more than in 9 of every 10 New Mexico ZIP codes. At about 3,939 people per square mile it has suburban density, and owners and renters are mixed (53% own). Median household income is $58,900, close to the New Mexico median of $64,059.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Albuquerque, NM
- County: Bernalillo County
- Land area: 10.0 sq mi
- Population: 39,324
- Median household income: $58,900
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 39,324 |
| Households | 19,698 |
| Median household income | $58,900 |
| Income per person | $44,059 |
| Median age | 42.8 |
| Homeowners | 53.4% |
| Median home value | $325,800 |
| Median rent | $1,168 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 43.9% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 20.2 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 16.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 16.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.0% |
| Broadband internet | 88.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 17.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.7% |
| $10–15K | 3.5% |
| $15–25K | 9.3% |
| $25–35K | 8.5% |
| $35–50K | 13.9% |
| $50–75K | 20.3% |
| $75–100K | 12.1% |
| $100–150K | 10.6% |
| $150–200K | 8.0% |
| $200K+ | 8.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 9.1% |
| 10–19 | 8.8% |
| 20–24 | 6.3% |
| 25–34 | 15.9% |
| 35–44 | 11.9% |
| 45–54 | 10.9% |
| 55–64 | 13.0% |
| 65–74 | 13.1% |
| 75+ | 11.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 28.6% |
| Owned outright | 21.9% |
| Rented | 43.5% |
| Vacant | 6.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 43.5% |
| Townhome | 7.0% |
| 2–4 units | 6.0% |
| 5–19 units | 16.0% |
| 20+ units | 20.2% |
| Mobile / other | 7.2% |
Businesses in 87109
2,007 business establishments with 39,586 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 345
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 274
- Accommodation and Food Services: 174
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 162
- Retail Trade: 160
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 152
- Finance and Insurance: 149
- Construction: 136
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 87110 — Albuquerque city, NM (3 mi)
- 87113 — Albuquerque city, NM (3.1 mi)
- 87111 — Albuquerque city, NM (3.5 mi)
- 87107 — Albuquerque city, NM (3.9 mi)
- 87112 — Albuquerque city, NM (4.8 mi)
- 87122 — Sandia Heights CDP, NM (5.3 mi)
- 87101 — Albuquerque city, NM (5.4 mi)
- 87108 — Albuquerque city, NM (5.5 mi)
Areas that include 87109
- Albuquerque, NM ZIP codes — 18 ZIP codes
- Bernalillo County ZIP codes — 27 ZIP codes
- New Mexico ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 7 of 24: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Bernalillo County
- No. 5 of 17: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Albuquerque, NM
- No. 4 of 17: highest median age in Albuquerque, NM
Mail every home in 87109
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 87109, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 87109 in?
- 87109 is a Albuquerque, NM mailing address. By land area, 100% lies inside Albuquerque.
- What county is 87109 in?
- 87109 is in Bernalillo County.
- What is the population of 87109?
- About 39,324 people (±1,841), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 40,740.
- What is the median household income in 87109?
- $58,900 (±$3,286), compared with $64,059 for New Mexico as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 87109?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 87109 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 87109?
- The closest, measured center to center: 87110 (3 mi, Albuquerque), 87113 (3.1 mi, Albuquerque), 87111 (3.5 mi, Albuquerque), 87107 (3.9 mi, Albuquerque), 87112 (4.8 mi, Albuquerque) and 87122 (5.3 mi, Sandia Heights).
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