87123 ZIP Code, Albuquerque, NM
87123 is a ZIP code in Albuquerque, New Mexico in Bernalillo County. It covers 29 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 87112, 87116 and 87117. 42,252 people live here in 19,320 households, more than in 9 of every 10 New Mexico ZIP codes. At about 1,464 people per square mile it has suburban density, and owners and renters are mixed (67% own). Median household income is $64,359, close to the New Mexico median of $64,059.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Albuquerque, NM
- County: Bernalillo County
- Land area: 29 sq mi
- Population: 42,252
- Median household income: $64,359
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 42,252 |
| Households | 19,320 |
| Median household income | $64,359 |
| Income per person | $39,011 |
| Median age | 39.9 |
| Homeowners | 67.0% |
| Median home value | $249,500 |
| Median rent | $1,086 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 22.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 20.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 13.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.4% |
| Broadband internet | 88.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 29.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 6.7% |
| $10–15K | 5.8% |
| $15–25K | 7.7% |
| $25–35K | 10.2% |
| $35–50K | 12.2% |
| $50–75K | 15.4% |
| $75–100K | 11.0% |
| $100–150K | 17.4% |
| $150–200K | 5.6% |
| $200K+ | 8.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.6% |
| 10–19 | 10.3% |
| 20–24 | 5.9% |
| 25–34 | 16.6% |
| 35–44 | 11.8% |
| 45–54 | 13.3% |
| 55–64 | 12.1% |
| 65–74 | 10.9% |
| 75+ | 8.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 36.0% |
| Owned outright | 27.1% |
| Rented | 30.8% |
| Vacant | 6.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 51.7% |
| Townhome | 10.1% |
| 2–4 units | 5.8% |
| 5–19 units | 9.0% |
| 20+ units | 9.0% |
| Mobile / other | 14.5% |
Businesses in 87123
592 business establishments with 23,356 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 92
- Accommodation and Food Services: 80
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 76
- Construction: 68
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 63
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 52
- Manufacturing: 36
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 32
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 87112 — Albuquerque city, NM (3.7 mi)
- 87116 — Kirtland AFB CDP, NM (5.2 mi)
- 87117 (5.2 mi)
- 87111 — Albuquerque city, NM (6 mi)
- 87108 — Albuquerque city, NM (6.1 mi)
- 87110 — Albuquerque city, NM (6.9 mi)
- 87008 — Cedar Crest CDP, NM (7.2 mi)
- 87109 — Albuquerque city, NM (8.6 mi)
Areas that include 87123
- Albuquerque, NM ZIP codes — 18 ZIP codes
- Carnuel, NM ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Bernalillo County ZIP codes — 27 ZIP codes
- New Mexico ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 87123, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 87123 in?
- 87123 is a Albuquerque, NM mailing address. By land area, 35% lies inside Albuquerque and 18% lies inside Carnuel; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 87123 in?
- 87123 is in Bernalillo County.
- What is the population of 87123?
- About 42,252 people (±2,257), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 44,110.
- What is the median household income in 87123?
- $64,359 (±$4,736), 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 87123?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 87123 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 87123?
- The closest, measured center to center: 87112 (3.7 mi, Albuquerque), 87116 (5.2 mi, Kirtland AFB), 87117 (5.2 mi), 87111 (6 mi, Albuquerque), 87108 (6.1 mi, Albuquerque) and 87110 (6.9 mi, Albuquerque).
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