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Population and households in ZIP 88081
Household size in ZIP 88081
| Period | ZIP 88081 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.38 | 2.71 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.59 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.34 | 2.71 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.82 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.44 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 88081 are large by national standards, averaging 3.82 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 3.38, even as the national average fell. Only one other New Mexico ZIP code with 5,000+ people has larger households.
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 88081
| Period | ZIP 88081 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.9 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 28.6 | 38.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.7 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.1 | 40.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.2 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 88081 is 37.1 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 29.9, a much bigger shift than nationally. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the west.
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 88081
| Period | ZIP 88081 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.4% | 14.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.4% | 14.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.1% | 13.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 24.0% | 14.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +11.6 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 88081: 24.0% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 11.6 points, even as the national share fell. Only four of the 75 New Mexico ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 88081
Renters in ZIP 88081
| Period | ZIP 88081 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.5% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.3% | 31.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.8% | 32.3% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 30.5% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | +10.0 pts | −0.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
About three in ten households in ZIP 88081 rent their homes (30.5%), a little below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among homeowners, 59.0% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 10.0 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 88081
| Period | ZIP 88081 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.4% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.3% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 24.6% | 15.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.8% | 11.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.5 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 88081: 18.8% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 7.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 88081
| Period | ZIP 88081 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1981 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1988 | 1982 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1993 | 1985 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 88081 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1993, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1988 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 88081
| Period | ZIP 88081 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $561 | $777 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $882 | $866 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $659 | $943 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $803 | $1,188 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$242 | +$411 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 88081 runs $803 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $242 a month since 2006–10, up 43%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 29.3% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the northeast and lowest in the south.
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 88081
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 88081
| Period | ZIP 88081 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 25.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 25.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.8% | 26.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.1% | 30.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | +5.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 88081: 11.1% 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 5.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only three of the 75 New Mexico ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of college graduates.
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 88081
| Period | ZIP 88081 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 56.6% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 56.7% | 83.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 57.3% | 85.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 66.5% | 87.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.9 pts | +5.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
About a third of adults in ZIP 88081 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 66.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 9.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only one other New Mexico ZIP code with 5,000+ people has a lower 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 88081
| Period | ZIP 88081 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 7.3% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 16.2% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.2% | 6.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | −1.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 88081 runs well above the national rate: 7.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.8 points, in line with the national trend. 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 88081 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 88081 | 3.82 | 37.1 | 24.0% | 30.5% | 18.8% | 1993 | $803 | 11.1% | 66.5% | 7.8% |
| 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 79821 | 3.24 | 36.7 | 14.4% | 24.1% | 7.5% | 1992 | $1,105 | 16.8% | 75.5% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 88021 | 2.92 | 35.7 | 18.6% | 24.3% | 7.8% | 1991 | $704 | 14.8% | 64.2% | 8.5% |
| ZIP 79835 | 3.36 | 32.3 | 18.2% | 21.5% | 11.7% | 1996 | $1,113 | 20.9% | 75.6% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 88024 | 3.19 | 31.7 | 12.4% | 7.7% | 5.6% | 1993 | $793 | 15.3% | 63.8% | 7.4% |
| ZIP 88072 | 3.24 | 29.9 | 14.8% | 23.9% | 4.2% | 1985 | $702 | 11.2% | 50.3% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 88027 | 2.88 | 48.8 | 2.4% | 19.2% | 11.1% | 1986 | $919 | 23.4% | 77.4% | 7.8% |
| 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% |
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 88081. 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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