87121 ZIP Code, Albuquerque, NM
87121 is a ZIP code in Albuquerque, New Mexico in Bernalillo County. It covers 337 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 87151, 87120 and 87105. 75,510 people live here in 25,639 households, which puts it among the most populous 1% of New Mexico ZIP codes. With about 224 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (77%). Median household income is $60,796, close to the New Mexico median of $64,059; 44% of households have children under 18.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Albuquerque, NM
- County: Bernalillo County
- Land area: 337 sq mi
- Population: 75,510
- Median household income: $60,796
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 75,510 |
| Households | 25,639 |
| Median household income | $60,796 |
| Income per person | $24,300 |
| Median age | 32.6 |
| Homeowners | 76.9% |
| Median home value | $208,200 |
| Median rent | $1,321 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.2% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 26.2 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 43.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.5% |
| Broadband internet | 89.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 47.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 7.2% |
| $10–15K | 5.1% |
| $15–25K | 8.0% |
| $25–35K | 7.9% |
| $35–50K | 13.1% |
| $50–75K | 20.6% |
| $75–100K | 17.6% |
| $100–150K | 15.3% |
| $150–200K | 3.6% |
| $200K+ | 1.7% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.2% |
| 10–19 | 19.0% |
| 20–24 | 8.0% |
| 25–34 | 14.0% |
| 35–44 | 15.3% |
| 45–54 | 12.1% |
| 55–64 | 9.5% |
| 65–74 | 7.0% |
| 75+ | 3.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 52.3% |
| Owned outright | 22.5% |
| Rented | 22.4% |
| Vacant | 2.8% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 73.5% |
| Townhome | 2.6% |
| 2–4 units | 1.5% |
| 5–19 units | 2.8% |
| 20+ units | 4.0% |
| Mobile / other | 15.5% |
Businesses in 87121
664 business establishments with 10,331 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 149
- Retail Trade: 98
- Accommodation and Food Services: 80
- Transportation and Warehousing: 49
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 48
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 44
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 44
- Wholesale Trade: 41
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 87151 (1.7 mi)
- 87120 — Albuquerque city, NM (11.2 mi)
- 87105 — South Valley CDP, NM (11.6 mi)
- 87022 — Isleta CDP, NM (13.2 mi)
- 87104 — Albuquerque city, NM (13.5 mi)
- 87102 — Albuquerque city, NM (14.4 mi)
- 87101 — Albuquerque city, NM (14.9 mi)
- 87106 — Albuquerque city, NM (15.8 mi)
Areas that include 87121
- Albuquerque, NM ZIP codes — 18 ZIP codes
- Rio Rancho, NM ZIP codes — 3 ZIP codes
- Pajarito Mesa, NM ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Bernalillo County ZIP codes — 27 ZIP codes
- New Mexico ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 23: highest share of households with children in Bernalillo County
- No. 3 of 24: lowest median age in Bernalillo County
- No. 3 of 17: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Albuquerque, NM
- No. 1 of 17: highest share of households with children in Albuquerque, NM
- No. 3 of 17: lowest median age in Albuquerque, NM
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 87121, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 87121 in?
- 87121 is a Albuquerque, NM mailing address. By land area, 6% lies inside Pajarito Mesa, 4% lies inside Rio Rancho and 3% lies inside Albuquerque; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 87121 in?
- 87121 is in Bernalillo County.
- What is the population of 87121?
- About 75,510 people (±3,066), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 77,802.
- What is the median household income in 87121?
- $60,796 (±$3,602), 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 87121?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 87121 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 87121?
- The closest, measured center to center: 87151 (1.7 mi), 87120 (11.2 mi, Albuquerque), 87105 (11.6 mi, South Valley), 87022 (13.2 mi, Isleta), 87104 (13.5 mi, Albuquerque) and 87102 (14.4 mi, Albuquerque).
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