Albuquerque, NM — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 87101 serves a portion of Albuquerque, New Mexico, within Bernalillo County. This community is home to approximately 43,617 residents, with a median age of 43.4 years. The median household income of $53,935 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $329,003 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 37% owner-occupied and 63% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Albuquerque is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 101 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 66% and an unemployment rate of 5.2%, 87101 reflects the economic character of Bernalillo County in New Mexico.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 43,617 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 20,049 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $53,935 | ↓ 20% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $329,003 | ↑ 9% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 101 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 5.2% | ↑ 33% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 5.3% | ↓ 54% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 66% | ↑ 89% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 43.4 yrs | ↑ 13% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 37% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 63% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 21,372 | — |