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Household size in ZIP 87121
| Period | ZIP 87121 | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.25 | 2.62 | 2.71 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.41 | 2.67 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.17 | 2.63 | 2.71 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.05 | 2.55 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.20 | −0.08 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
ZIP 87121 is a place of big households: 3.05 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Household size has dropped from 3.25 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 87121
| Period | ZIP 87121 | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.6 | 37.2 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 28.0 | 38.3 | 38.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 30.7 | 39.6 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.4 | 41.1 | 40.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.8 | +3.9 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
ZIP 87121 is young: half of its residents are under 33.4, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 27.6, mirroring the country. Of the 75 New Mexico ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only seven are younger.
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 87121
| Period | ZIP 87121 | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.8% | 13.8% | 14.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.9% | 14.5% | 14.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 22.9% | 12.7% | 13.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 23.7% | 13.1% | 14.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −0.7 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 87121: 23.7% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged down 1.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 75 New Mexico ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only six have a higher share of single-parent households.
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 87121
Renters in ZIP 87121
| Period | ZIP 87121 | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.1% | 31.7% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.9% | 33.4% | 31.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.0% | 33.0% | 32.3% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.5% | 30.9% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 87121 is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 32.0% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 3.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 87121
| Period | ZIP 87121 | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 8.8% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 9.1% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 10.1% | 15.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 7.0% | 11.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −1.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 87121: just 4.4% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has fallen 3.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only four of the 75 New Mexico ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower vacancy rate.
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 87121
| Period | ZIP 87121 | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1995 | 1982 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1995 | 1983 | 1981 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1995 | 1984 | 1982 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1996 | 1986 | 1985 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 87121 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1996, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. ZIP 87121 has newer homes than at least four in five New Mexico ZIP codes.
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 87121
| Period | ZIP 87121 | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $949 | $884 | $777 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $937 | $970 | $866 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,066 | $1,050 | $943 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,351 | $1,356 | $1,188 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$402 | +$472 | +$411 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 87121 runs $1,351 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $402 a month since 2006–10, up 42%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 31.2% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 87121
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 87121
| Period | ZIP 87121 | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.8% | 29.1% | 25.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.6% | 29.5% | 25.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.3% | 31.6% | 26.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.5% | 35.0% | 30.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +5.9 pts | +5.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 87121 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 13.5%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is up 2.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. ZIP 87121 has a lower share of college graduates than at least four in five New Mexico ZIP codes.
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 87121
| Period | ZIP 87121 | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 70.6% | 86.0% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 75.6% | 87.3% | 83.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 76.9% | 88.4% | 85.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 79.2% | 90.2% | 87.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.6 pts | +4.2 pts | +5.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in five adults in ZIP 87121 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 79.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 8.6 points, in line with the national trend. ZIP 87121 has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five New Mexico ZIP codes.
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 87121
| Period | ZIP 87121 | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.1% | 9.3% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 6.0% | 6.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 5.4% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.7%, unemployment in ZIP 87121 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.4 points since 2006–10, as it has 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 87121 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 87121 | 3.05 | 33.4 | 23.7% | 23.5% | 4.4% | 1996 | $1,351 | 13.5% | 79.2% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 87105 | 2.86 | 40.7 | 14.6% | 25.6% | 6.8% | 1972 | $957 | 16.0% | 79.5% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 87104 | 2.08 | 44.5 | 14.2% | 38.8% | 9.9% | 1974 | $1,191 | 49.8% | 94.4% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 87102 | 1.97 | 37.2 | 11.8% | 60.6% | 8.7% | 1962 | $904 | 38.4% | 87.3% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 87120 | 2.49 | 41.9 | 12.2% | 20.8% | 5.4% | 1997 | $1,546 | 39.5% | 94.2% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 87106 | 2.23 | 34.2 | 9.5% | 62.6% | 12.2% | 1966 | $1,225 | 48.6% | 90.6% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 87107 | 2.18 | 45.5 | 13.3% | 35.2% | 7.5% | 1971 | $1,086 | 40.4% | 91.1% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 87108 | 2.27 | 38.3 | 12.4% | 62.4% | 10.9% | 1966 | $888 | 31.8% | 83.9% | 10.0% |
| ZIP 87110 | 2.19 | 42.6 | 11.1% | 41.9% | 8.3% | 1963 | $1,335 | 37.5% | 92.4% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 87117 | 2.36 | 21.1 | 10.5% | 100.0% | 42.4% | 1997 | $1,766 | 71.4% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 87116 | 2.43 | 27.8 | 13.0% | 98.1% | 8.8% | 1992 | $1,750 | 49.9% | 97.1% | 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 87121. 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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