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Household size in ZIP 87002
| Period | ZIP 87002 | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.71 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.68 | 2.67 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.64 | 2.63 | 2.71 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.75 | 2.55 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.13 | −0.08 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 87002 average 2.75 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Household size has climbed from 2.62 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the southeast and smallest in the center.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 87002
| Period | ZIP 87002 | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.0 | 37.2 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.5 | 38.3 | 38.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.4 | 39.6 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.9 | 41.1 | 40.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.9 | +3.9 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 87002 is 41.9 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 39.0 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the northwest and oldest in the southwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 87002
| Period | ZIP 87002 | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.0% | 13.8% | 14.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.2% | 14.5% | 14.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.6% | 12.7% | 13.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.3% | 13.1% | 14.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −0.7 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in ZIP 87002 as they are nationally: 12.3%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 1.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 87002
Renters in ZIP 87002
| Period | ZIP 87002 | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.7% | 31.7% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.4% | 33.4% | 31.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.9% | 33.0% | 32.3% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.7% | 30.9% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 87002 is largely a place of homeowners: only 18.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over half of owners (53.0%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 5.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 87002
| Period | ZIP 87002 | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.1% | 8.8% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.9% | 9.1% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.1% | 10.1% | 15.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.0% | 7.0% | 11.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | −1.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 87002: 18.0% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 3.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 87002
| Period | ZIP 87002 | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1982 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1983 | 1981 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1982 | 1984 | 1982 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1986 | 1985 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 87002 are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1985, versus 1980 across the U.S. That is in line with the rest of the Albuquerque area. The median year built has moved up from 1979 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 87002
| Period | ZIP 87002 | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $643 | $884 | $777 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $756 | $970 | $866 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $834 | $1,050 | $943 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $950 | $1,356 | $1,188 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$307 | +$472 | +$411 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 87002 costs $950 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $307 a month from 2006–10, a 48% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 30.6% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the center; the most affordable are in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 87002
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 87002
| Period | ZIP 87002 | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.5% | 29.1% | 25.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.3% | 29.5% | 25.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.2% | 31.6% | 26.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.2% | 35.0% | 30.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +5.9 pts | +5.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 87002 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 20.2%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.7 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the west.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 87002
| Period | ZIP 87002 | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.7% | 86.0% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 81.3% | 87.3% | 83.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.5% | 88.4% | 85.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 83.8% | 90.2% | 87.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +4.2 pts | +5.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in ZIP 87002 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 83.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 3.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 87002
| Period | ZIP 87002 | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.2% | 9.3% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 6.0% | 6.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 5.4% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been harder to find in ZIP 87002 than nationally: unemployment was 6.9%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 1.1 points, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 87002 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 87002 | 2.75 | 41.9 | 12.3% | 18.7% | 18.0% | 1985 | $950 | 20.2% | 83.8% | 6.9% |
| ZIP 87023 | 2.67 | 56.1 | 4.1% | 11.3% | 18.3% | 1982 | $605 | 13.5% | 85.9% | 6.9% |
| ZIP 87060 | 2.78 | 48.8 | 11.4% | 4.3% | 6.6% | 1981 | $928 | 12.1% | 88.8% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 87031 | 2.93 | 40.1 | 14.7% | 16.8% | 8.7% | 1993 | $1,167 | 20.4% | 85.9% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 87006 | 3.41 | 37.9 | 5.4% | 10.7% | 18.9% | 1985 | $662 | 20.1% | 94.3% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 87061 | 1.98 | 56.2 | 5.9% | 16.4% | 27.7% | 1988 | $888 | 8.1% | 94.5% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 87036 | 2.61 | 55.3 | 5.3% | 12.3% | 21.5% | 1987 | $836 | 31.6% | 82.1% | 7.2% |
| ZIP 87016 | 2.23 | 52.4 | 6.1% | 17.0% | 19.7% | 1976 | $871 | 15.3% | 88.2% | 14.2% |
| ZIP 87063 | 2.27 | 49.6 | 7.0% | 8.9% | 38.3% | 1971 | $820 | 31.7% | 88.9% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 88321 | 2.29 | 48.5 | 6.8% | 8.8% | 36.9% | 1972 | $786 | 29.6% | 87.9% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 88353 | 2.67 | 35.1 | 6.8% | 18.0% | 36.5% | 1975 | $437 | 6.3% | 74.3% | 0.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 87002. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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