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Population and households in ZIP 87108
Household size in ZIP 87108
| Period | ZIP 87108 | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.19 | 2.62 | 2.71 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.30 | 2.67 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.28 | 2.63 | 2.71 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.27 | 2.55 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.08 | −0.08 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 87108 are small: just 2.27 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.19, even as the national average fell.
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 87108
| Period | ZIP 87108 | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.2 | 37.2 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.7 | 38.3 | 38.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.3 | 39.6 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.3 | 41.1 | 40.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.1 | +3.9 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
ZIP 87108 is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 38.3, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.2, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the east, the 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 87108
| Period | ZIP 87108 | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.8% | 13.8% | 14.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.8% | 14.5% | 14.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.6% | 12.7% | 13.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.4% | 13.1% | 14.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −0.7 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in ZIP 87108 (12.4%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.4 points, a much bigger shift than 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 87108
Renters in ZIP 87108
| Period | ZIP 87108 | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 65.6% | 31.7% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 68.2% | 33.4% | 31.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 66.7% | 33.0% | 32.3% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 62.4% | 30.9% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 87108: 62.4% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 45.3% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 3.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only one other New Mexico ZIP code with 5,000+ people has a higher share of renters.
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 87108
| Period | ZIP 87108 | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.0% | 8.8% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.3% | 9.1% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.4% | 10.1% | 15.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.9% | 7.0% | 11.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −1.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 87108 is close to the national rate: 10.9% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the wider Albuquerque area (7.0%). Vacancy is down 4.1 points from 2006–10, 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 87108
| Period | ZIP 87108 | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1963 | 1982 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1983 | 1981 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1964 | 1984 | 1982 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1966 | 1986 | 1985 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 87108 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1966, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the northwest. Only five of the 75 New Mexico ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have older homes.
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 87108
| Period | ZIP 87108 | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $622 | $884 | $777 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $669 | $970 | $866 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $733 | $1,050 | $943 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $888 | $1,356 | $1,188 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$266 | +$472 | +$411 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 87108 costs $888 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $266 a month since 2006–10, up 43%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 34.9% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the northwest and lowest in the center.
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 87108
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 87108
| Period | ZIP 87108 | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.5% | 29.1% | 25.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.9% | 29.5% | 25.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.5% | 31.6% | 26.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 31.8% | 35.0% | 30.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.3 pts | +5.9 pts | +5.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in ZIP 87108 than nationally: 31.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 7.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest 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 87108
| Period | ZIP 87108 | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.3% | 86.0% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.9% | 87.3% | 83.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.7% | 88.4% | 85.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 83.9% | 90.2% | 87.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.6 pts | +4.2 pts | +5.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in six adults in ZIP 87108 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 83.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.6 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 87108
| Period | ZIP 87108 | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.1% | 9.3% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 6.0% | 6.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.0% | 5.4% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 87108: 10.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Only five of the 75 New Mexico ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Unemployment is up 4.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 87108 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 87108 | 2.27 | 38.3 | 12.4% | 62.4% | 10.9% | 1966 | $888 | 31.8% | 83.9% | 10.0% |
| ZIP 87116 | 2.43 | 27.8 | 13.0% | 98.1% | 8.8% | 1992 | $1,750 | 49.9% | 97.1% | 6.5% |
| ZIP 87117 | 2.36 | 21.1 | 10.5% | 100.0% | 42.4% | 1997 | $1,766 | 71.4% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 87106 | 2.23 | 34.2 | 9.5% | 62.6% | 12.2% | 1966 | $1,225 | 48.6% | 90.6% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 87110 | 2.19 | 42.6 | 11.1% | 41.9% | 8.3% | 1963 | $1,335 | 37.5% | 92.4% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 87123 | 2.28 | 40.7 | 11.1% | 33.6% | 7.6% | 1984 | $1,297 | 31.7% | 86.8% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 87112 | 2.36 | 40.5 | 11.7% | 36.6% | 5.3% | 1969 | $1,282 | 36.9% | 94.2% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 87102 | 1.97 | 37.2 | 11.8% | 60.6% | 8.7% | 1962 | $904 | 38.4% | 87.3% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 87109 | 2.05 | 44.4 | 8.6% | 43.9% | 6.9% | 1980 | $1,476 | 44.3% | 92.9% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 87111 | 2.14 | 45.0 | 7.3% | 39.0% | 4.8% | 1982 | $1,577 | 56.3% | 97.9% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 87107 | 2.18 | 45.5 | 13.3% | 35.2% | 7.5% | 1971 | $1,086 | 40.4% | 91.1% | 4.7% |
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 87108. 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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