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Population and households in ZIP 87004
Household size in ZIP 87004
| Period | ZIP 87004 | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.71 | 2.62 | 2.71 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.70 | 2.67 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.51 | 2.63 | 2.71 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.43 | 2.55 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.28 | −0.08 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 87004 has 2.43 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 2.71 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the southeast and smallest in the west.
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 87004
| Period | ZIP 87004 | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.2 | 37.2 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.8 | 38.3 | 38.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.3 | 39.6 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.5 | 41.1 | 40.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +8.3 | +3.9 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 46.5, ZIP 87004 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 38.2, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 87004 is older than the great majority of New Mexico ZIP codes.
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 87004
| Period | ZIP 87004 | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.6% | 13.8% | 14.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.4% | 14.5% | 14.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.0% | 12.7% | 13.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.7% | 13.1% | 14.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −0.7 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 87004: 15.7% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 1.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 87004
Renters in ZIP 87004
| Period | ZIP 87004 | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.2% | 31.7% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.5% | 33.4% | 31.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.7% | 33.0% | 32.3% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.2% | 30.9% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 20.2% of households in ZIP 87004 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 52.1% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the east; owners are most common in the west. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 1.9 points, 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 87004
| Period | ZIP 87004 | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 8.8% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 9.1% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.8% | 10.1% | 15.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 7.0% | 11.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −1.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 87004 than nationally: 7.0%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The picture is much the same across the Albuquerque area. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.6 points, in line with the national trend.
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 87004
| Period | ZIP 87004 | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1989 | 1982 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1991 | 1983 | 1981 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1990 | 1984 | 1982 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1994 | 1986 | 1985 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 87004 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1994, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1989 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the south has the oldest housing.
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 87004
| Period | ZIP 87004 | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $766 | $884 | $777 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $931 | $970 | $866 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $905 | $1,050 | $943 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,056 | $1,356 | $1,188 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$290 | +$472 | +$411 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 87004 costs $1,056 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $290 a month since 2006–10, up 38%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 26.2% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable are in the east.
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 87004
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 87004
| Period | ZIP 87004 | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.8% | 29.1% | 25.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.0% | 29.5% | 25.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.5% | 31.6% | 26.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.0% | 35.0% | 30.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | +5.9 pts | +5.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in ZIP 87004 than nationally: 28.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.3 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the southeast.
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 87004
| Period | ZIP 87004 | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.7% | 86.0% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 81.2% | 87.3% | 83.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.0% | 88.4% | 85.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.2% | 90.2% | 87.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +4.2 pts | +5.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in six adults in ZIP 87004 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 84.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.5 points, as it has nationally.
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 87004
| Period | ZIP 87004 | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 9.3% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 6.0% | 6.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 5.4% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little harder to find in ZIP 87004 than nationally: unemployment was 6.2%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has edged up 0.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. 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 87004 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 87004 | 2.43 | 46.5 | 15.7% | 20.2% | 7.0% | 1994 | $1,056 | 28.0% | 84.2% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 87043 | 2.12 | 62.0 | 4.3% | 9.3% | 9.7% | 1998 | $2,227 | 58.2% | 97.0% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 87144 | 2.79 | 41.7 | 14.2% | 13.9% | 5.1% | 2006 | $1,556 | 35.0% | 94.3% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 87048 | 2.42 | 54.1 | 3.7% | 12.1% | 9.6% | 1987 | $1,193 | 51.4% | 96.2% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 87124 | 2.70 | 41.5 | 13.2% | 20.9% | 6.1% | 1993 | $1,544 | 35.6% | 95.6% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 87001 | 4.18 | 34.7 | 19.4% | 9.8% | 8.8% | 1991 | $1,446 | 14.6% | 76.5% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 87010 | 1.77 | 62.0 | 2.4% | 39.6% | 20.0% | 1984 | $1,331 | 61.9% | 96.8% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 87540 | 2.06 | 61.3 | 6.6% | 22.5% | 12.3% | 1990 | $1,117 | 58.0% | 95.8% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 87562 | 2.14 | 48.8 | 11.5% | 25.9% | 17.6% | 1981 | $932 | 19.0% | 75.9% | 14.1% |
| ZIP 87538 | 2.67 | 48.3 | 20.7% | 0.6% | 21.8% | 1993 | $823 | 34.9% | 81.5% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 87565 | 2.49 | 47.9 | 17.6% | 8.6% | 20.7% | 1989 | $860 | 29.3% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
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 87004. 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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