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Population and households in ZIP 88021
Household size in ZIP 88021
| Period | ZIP 88021 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.28 | 2.71 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.44 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.34 | 2.71 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.92 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.37 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 88021 are large by national standards, averaging 2.92 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has dropped from 3.28 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 88021
| Period | ZIP 88021 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.7 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 30.8 | 38.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 30.3 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.7 | 40.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.0 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 35.7, ZIP 88021 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 28.7, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the east, the oldest in the south.
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 88021
| Period | ZIP 88021 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.7% | 14.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.8% | 14.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 20.9% | 13.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 18.6% | 14.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in five households in ZIP 88021 (18.6%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 1.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. ZIP 88021 has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five New Mexico ZIP codes.
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 88021
Renters in ZIP 88021
| Period | ZIP 88021 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.4% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.9% | 31.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.4% | 32.3% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.3% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −0.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 88021 is largely a place of homeowners: only 24.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About two-thirds of owners (65.1%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 3.1 points since 2006–10, 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 88021
| Period | ZIP 88021 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.9% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.0% | 15.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 11.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 88021: 7.8% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.3 points, mirroring the country.
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 88021
| Period | ZIP 88021 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1984 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1988 | 1981 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1988 | 1982 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1991 | 1985 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 88021 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1991, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1984 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 88021
| Period | ZIP 88021 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $496 | $777 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $563 | $866 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $561 | $943 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $704 | $1,188 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$207 | +$411 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 88021 costs $704 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $207 a month since 2006–10, up 42%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 27.2% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Of the 75 New Mexico ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only four have lower 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 88021
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 88021
| Period | ZIP 88021 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 25.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 25.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.8% | 26.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.8% | 30.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | +5.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 88021: 14.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 5.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the east.
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 88021
| Period | ZIP 88021 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 51.5% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 60.5% | 83.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 61.2% | 85.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 64.2% | 87.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +12.7 pts | +5.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than a third of adults in ZIP 88021 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 64.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 12.7 points, as it has nationally. ZIP 88021 has the lowest share of high school graduates of any New Mexico ZIP code with 5,000+ people.
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 88021
| Period | ZIP 88021 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 7.3% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.8% | 6.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.5% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −1.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 88021 runs well above the national rate: 8.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Unemployment has edged down 0.8 points since 2006–10, 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 88021 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 88021 | 2.92 | 35.7 | 18.6% | 24.3% | 7.8% | 1991 | $704 | 14.8% | 64.2% | 8.5% |
| ZIP 79821 | 3.24 | 36.7 | 14.4% | 24.1% | 7.5% | 1992 | $1,105 | 16.8% | 75.5% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 88024 | 3.19 | 31.7 | 12.4% | 7.7% | 5.6% | 1993 | $793 | 15.3% | 63.8% | 7.4% |
| ZIP 88027 | 2.88 | 48.8 | 2.4% | 19.2% | 11.1% | 1986 | $919 | 23.4% | 77.4% | 7.8% |
| ZIP 79835 | 3.36 | 32.3 | 18.2% | 21.5% | 11.7% | 1996 | $1,113 | 20.9% | 75.6% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 88072 | 3.24 | 29.9 | 14.8% | 23.9% | 4.2% | 1985 | $702 | 11.2% | 50.3% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 88048 | 3.22 | 33.6 | 13.1% | 17.7% | 8.5% | 1988 | $663 | 9.6% | 55.0% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 88044 | 2.86 | 46.9 | 11.9% | 14.6% | 27.8% | 1983 | $634 | 27.7% | 77.7% | 9.6% |
| ZIP 79934 | 2.85 | 30.6 | 19.4% | 29.5% | 9.2% | 2007 | $1,566 | 32.7% | 90.9% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 79924 | 2.82 | 35.1 | 16.6% | 38.5% | 7.8% | 1980 | $1,196 | 21.4% | 81.3% | 8.4% |
| ZIP 88081 | 3.82 | 37.1 | 24.0% | 30.5% | 18.8% | 1993 | $803 | 11.1% | 66.5% | 7.8% |
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 88021. 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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