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Household size in ZIP 87122
| Period | ZIP 87122 | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.74 | 2.62 | 2.71 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.68 | 2.67 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.65 | 2.63 | 2.71 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.65 | 2.55 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | −0.08 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 87122 average 2.65 people, the same as the country as a whole. The typical household here is bigger than in the Albuquerque area overall, where it has 2.55 people. Household size has edged down from 2.74 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 87122
| Period | ZIP 87122 | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.2 | 37.2 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.8 | 38.3 | 38.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 49.5 | 39.6 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.0 | 41.1 | 40.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.8 | +3.9 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 49.0, ZIP 87122 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 45.2 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the west and oldest in the southeast.
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 87122
| Period | ZIP 87122 | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.3% | 13.8% | 14.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 14.5% | 14.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 12.7% | 13.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 13.1% | 14.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | −0.7 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 87122: 6.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is up 2.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Of the 75 New Mexico ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only seven have a lower 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 87122
Renters in ZIP 87122
| Period | ZIP 87122 | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.0% | 31.7% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.1% | 33.4% | 31.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.9% | 33.0% | 32.3% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 11.6% | 30.9% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 11.6% of households in ZIP 87122 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 36.6% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the west; owners are most common in the center. Only six of the 75 New Mexico ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower 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 87122
| Period | ZIP 87122 | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.3% | 8.8% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.2% | 9.1% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.1% | 10.1% | 15.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 7.0% | 11.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −1.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.7% of homes in ZIP 87122 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.6 points, mirroring the country. Of the 75 New Mexico ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only two 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 87122
| Period | ZIP 87122 | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1996 | 1982 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1994 | 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 87122 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1996, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the northeast. ZIP 87122 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 87122
| Period | ZIP 87122 | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,267 | $884 | $777 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,400 | $970 | $866 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,513 | $1,050 | $943 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,553 | $1,356 | $1,188 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,286 | +$472 | +$411 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 87122 runs $2,553 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,286 a month from 2006–10, a 102% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 32.1% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. No other New Mexico ZIP code with 5,000+ people has higher rents.
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 87122
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 87122
| Period | ZIP 87122 | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 66.3% | 29.1% | 25.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 65.5% | 29.5% | 25.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 66.7% | 31.6% | 26.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 73.4% | 35.0% | 30.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.1 pts | +5.9 pts | +5.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 87122 is highly educated: about three-quarters of adults 25 and older (73.4%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 7.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. ZIP 87122 has the highest share of college graduates of any New Mexico ZIP code with 5,000+ people.
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 87122
| Period | ZIP 87122 | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 98.1% | 86.0% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.3% | 87.3% | 83.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.6% | 88.4% | 85.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.0% | 90.2% | 87.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | +4.2 pts | +5.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 87122: 98.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Of the 75 New Mexico ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only two have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 87122
| Period | ZIP 87122 | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.9% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.7% | 9.3% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.5% | 6.0% | 6.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 5.4% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 87122 is close to the national rate: 5.0% of the labor force, against 5.4%. 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 87122 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 87122 | 2.65 | 49.0 | 6.9% | 11.6% | 3.7% | 1996 | $2,553 | 73.4% | 98.0% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 87111 | 2.14 | 45.0 | 7.3% | 39.0% | 4.8% | 1982 | $1,577 | 56.3% | 97.9% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 87109 | 2.05 | 44.4 | 8.6% | 43.9% | 6.9% | 1980 | $1,476 | 44.3% | 92.9% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 87113 | 2.54 | 40.2 | 13.3% | 26.6% | 2.9% | 2001 | $1,689 | 49.9% | 89.7% | 6.5% |
| ZIP 87112 | 2.36 | 40.5 | 11.7% | 36.6% | 5.3% | 1969 | $1,282 | 36.9% | 94.2% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 87110 | 2.19 | 42.6 | 11.1% | 41.9% | 8.3% | 1963 | $1,335 | 37.5% | 92.4% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 87048 | 2.42 | 54.1 | 3.7% | 12.1% | 9.6% | 1987 | $1,193 | 51.4% | 96.2% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 87107 | 2.18 | 45.5 | 13.3% | 35.2% | 7.5% | 1971 | $1,086 | 40.4% | 91.1% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 87123 | 2.28 | 40.7 | 11.1% | 33.6% | 7.6% | 1984 | $1,297 | 31.7% | 86.8% | 4.2% |
| 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% |
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 87122. 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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