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Population and households in ZIP 87112
Household size in ZIP 87112
| Period | ZIP 87112 | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.30 | 2.62 | 2.71 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.32 | 2.67 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.34 | 2.63 | 2.71 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.36 | 2.55 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.06 | −0.08 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
ZIP 87112 is a place of small households, averaging 2.36 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has crept up from 2.30 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the southwest and smallest in the east.
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 87112
| Period | ZIP 87112 | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.3 | 37.2 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.3 | 38.3 | 38.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.4 | 39.6 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.5 | 41.1 | 40.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.8 | +3.9 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
At 40.5, the median age in ZIP 87112 is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has edged down from 41.3 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the northeast.
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 87112
| Period | ZIP 87112 | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.7% | 13.8% | 14.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.3% | 14.5% | 14.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.3% | 12.7% | 13.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.7% | 13.1% | 14.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −0.7 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in eight households in ZIP 87112 (11.7%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Single parents are less common here than in the wider Albuquerque area (13.1%). The single-parent share has edged down 1.0 points since 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 87112
Renters in ZIP 87112
| Period | ZIP 87112 | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.2% | 31.7% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 39.2% | 33.4% | 31.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.4% | 33.0% | 32.3% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 36.6% | 30.9% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
More than a third of households in ZIP 87112 rent their homes (36.6%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Renters make up a bigger share here than in the Albuquerque area overall (30.9%). Among owners, 34.6% have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%.
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 87112
| Period | ZIP 87112 | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 8.8% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 9.1% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.2% | 10.1% | 15.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 7.0% | 11.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.3% of homes in ZIP 87112 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has edged down 1.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. ZIP 87112 has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of New Mexico ZIP codes.
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 87112
| Period | ZIP 87112 | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1968 | 1982 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1968 | 1983 | 1981 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1969 | 1984 | 1982 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1986 | 1985 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 87112 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1969, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the southwest. Of the 75 New Mexico ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only seven 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 87112
| Period | ZIP 87112 | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $810 | $884 | $777 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $912 | $970 | $866 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $990 | $1,050 | $943 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,282 | $1,356 | $1,188 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$471 | +$472 | +$411 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 87112 pays $1,282 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $471 a month from 2006–10, a 58% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 27.8% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southwest; the highest 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 87112
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 87112
| Period | ZIP 87112 | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.0% | 29.1% | 25.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 33.4% | 29.5% | 25.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.0% | 31.6% | 26.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 36.9% | 35.0% | 30.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.9 pts | +5.9 pts | +5.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than a third of adults 25 and older in ZIP 87112 (36.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.9 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the south.
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 87112
| Period | ZIP 87112 | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.1% | 86.0% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.0% | 87.3% | 83.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.3% | 88.4% | 85.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.2% | 90.2% | 87.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +4.2 pts | +5.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 87112 is above the national rate: 94.2% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 3.1 points since 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 87112
| Period | ZIP 87112 | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 9.3% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 6.0% | 6.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 5.4% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.9%, unemployment in ZIP 87112 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 0.9 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 87112 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 87112 | 2.36 | 40.5 | 11.7% | 36.6% | 5.3% | 1969 | $1,282 | 36.9% | 94.2% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 87123 | 2.28 | 40.7 | 11.1% | 33.6% | 7.6% | 1984 | $1,297 | 31.7% | 86.8% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 87111 | 2.14 | 45.0 | 7.3% | 39.0% | 4.8% | 1982 | $1,577 | 56.3% | 97.9% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 87116 | 2.43 | 27.8 | 13.0% | 98.1% | 8.8% | 1992 | $1,750 | 49.9% | 97.1% | 6.5% |
| ZIP 87110 | 2.19 | 42.6 | 11.1% | 41.9% | 8.3% | 1963 | $1,335 | 37.5% | 92.4% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 87108 | 2.27 | 38.3 | 12.4% | 62.4% | 10.9% | 1966 | $888 | 31.8% | 83.9% | 10.0% |
| ZIP 87117 | 2.36 | 21.1 | 10.5% | 100.0% | 42.4% | 1997 | $1,766 | 71.4% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 87109 | 2.05 | 44.4 | 8.6% | 43.9% | 6.9% | 1980 | $1,476 | 44.3% | 92.9% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 87122 | 2.65 | 49.0 | 6.9% | 11.6% | 3.7% | 1996 | $2,553 | 73.4% | 98.0% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 87106 | 2.23 | 34.2 | 9.5% | 62.6% | 12.2% | 1966 | $1,225 | 48.6% | 90.6% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 87113 | 2.54 | 40.2 | 13.3% | 26.6% | 2.9% | 2001 | $1,689 | 49.9% | 89.7% | 6.5% |
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 87112. 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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