87109 ZIP Code — Albuquerque, NM
Bernalillo County, New Mexico
ZIP code 87109 is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, within Bernalillo County. It covers approximately 9.98 square miles and serves a population of 40,313 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 505.
About ZIP code 87109
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $280,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 50%.
Median household income is $53,182. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 42% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
40,313
population
9.98
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
87109 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 87109
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87109. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Albuquerque | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
87113 Albuquerque (2.4 mi)
87110 Albuquerque (2.9 mi)
87107 Albuquerque (4.3 mi)
87122 Albuquerque (4.4 mi)
87111 Albuquerque (4.5 mi)
87112 Albuquerque (4.7 mi)
87131 Albuquerque (5 mi)
87108 Albuquerque (5.7 mi)
87158 Albuquerque (6.5 mi)
87101 Albuquerque (6.5 mi)
87151 Albuquerque (6.5 mi)
87117 Kirtland Afb (6.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 40,313 |
| Population density | 4,039 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 35 |
| County FIPS | 001 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 9.98 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.1512 |
| Longitude | -106.5700 |
| Timezone | Mountain (MT) |
| Area code | 505 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 49.5% | 46.3% | 48.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.7% | 30.1% | 29.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.0% | 18.6% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 4.8% | 5.0% | 4.1% |
Demographics & statistics
40,313
Population
4,039
People per sq mi
42.1
Median age
$53,182
Median household income
$37,542
Per capita income
$280,900
Median home value
$1,053
Median monthly rent
50.1%
Home ownership
17.1%
Poverty rate
8.1%
Unemployment
11,083
Housing units
42.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
924
Under 5
1,078
909
5–9
1,061
1,103
10–14
1,286
844
15–19
985
1,495
20–24
1,744
2,535
25–34
2,958
1,981
35–44
2,312
2,187
45–54
2,552
1,153
55–59
1,345
1,289
60–64
1,504
2,260
65–74
2,638
1,222
75–84
1,426
702
85+
820
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,457 | 18.5% |
| 18 and over | 32,856 | 81.5% |
| 65 and over | 9,068 | 22.5% |
| Median age | 42.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
55%
Hispanic or Latino
14%
Two or more races
10.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
8.9%
Other race
5.6%
Black or African American
3.6%
Asian
2.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,766 | 55% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6,556 | 14% |
| Two or more races | 4,981 | 10.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4,169 | 8.9% |
| Other race | 2,602 | 5.6% |
| Black or African American | 1,686 | 3.6% |
| Asian | 1,105 | 2.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 49.5% | 46.3% | 48.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.7% | 30.1% | 29.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.0% | 18.6% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 4.8% | 5.0% | 4.1% |
Under $10k
6.9%
$10k–$15k
3.5%
$15k–$25k
12.6%
$25k–$35k
10.4%
$35k–$50k
14.2%
$50k–$75k
17.1%
$75k–$100k
10.4%
$100k–$150k
11.2%
$150k–$200k
7.5%
$200k+
6.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 12.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.5% |
| $200k+ | 6.2% |
| Median income | $53,182 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
10.3%
$50k–$100k
3.8%
$100k–$150k
2.0%
$150k–$200k
4.8%
$200k–$300k
36.3%
$300k–$500k
37.4%
$500k–$1M
4.5%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $280,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,053 |
| Owner occupied | 50.1% |
| Renter occupied | 49.9% |
| Vacant | 6.9% |
| Single-family detached | 41.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 21.1% |
| Mobile homes | 9.0% |
| Median rooms | 4.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.17 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 21.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 47.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 21.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 27.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 47.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.8% |
| 3 or more | 11.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 72.4% |
| Electricity | 25.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.1% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| Solar | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,817 | 30.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,934 | 10.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,349 | 22.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 7,159 | 37.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,698 | 19.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 6,582 | 34.2% |
| Average household size | 2.07 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| Married | 39.4% | 35.0% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 10.0% |
| Divorced | 13.9% | 20.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.5%
Some HS, no diploma
5.2%
HS graduate
17.5%
Some college, no degree
23.9%
Associate's degree
8.8%
Bachelor's degree
23.3%
Graduate / professional
18.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 42.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 257 | 3.0% |
| Kindergarten | 291 | 3.4% |
| Elementary school | 3,439 | 40.3% |
| High school | 1,808 | 21.2% |
| College / grad school | 2,729 | 32.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.1%
Professional & management
18.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.2%
Retail trade
10.8%
Public administration
7.3%
Finance & real estate
5.8%
Transportation & utilities
4.2%
Other services
4.1%
Construction
3.6%
Wholesale trade
2.3%
Manufacturing
2.0%
Information
1.7%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 51.1% |
| Service | 16.2% |
| Sales & office | 20.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.6% |
| Production & transportation | 7.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.1% |
| Government | 21.4% |
| Self-employed | 3.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.7% |
| Carpool | 6.8% |
| Public transit | 1.1% |
| Walk | 2.6% |
| Work from home | 10.9% |
| Other means | 2.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.1 |
Poverty
All people
17.1%
Under 18 years
23.9%
18 and over
15.6%
Married-couple families
6.3%
Female-led households
18.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 33.6% |
| Retirement income | 23.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 25.0% |
| High blood pressure | 26.8% |
| High cholesterol | 28.8% |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart disease | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 21.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.0% |
| Cancer | 6.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.6% |
| Binge drinking | 14.6% |
| No physical activity | 16.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.6% |
| Depression | 20.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.4% |
| Poor mental health | 13.7% |
| Poor physical health | 9.0% |
| No health insurance | 9.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.4% |
| Visited dentist | 69.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.2% |
| Teeth loss | 10.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,719 | 8.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 19.7% |
| Under 18 | 7.4% |
| 18–64 years | 18.0% |
| 65 and over | 34.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 63.9% |
| Public insurance | 46.7% |
| No insurance | 5.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 38,311 | 95.0% |
| Spanish | 1,332 | 3.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,048 | 2.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 35 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 140 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 37,703 | 93.5% |
| Born in same state | 37,226 | 92.3% |
| Born in different state | 20,423 | 50.7% |
| Foreign born | 477 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,610 | 6.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,226 | 47.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 4,597 | 11.4% |
| French | 4,298 | 10.7% |
| Arab | 1,793 | 4.4% |
| Polish | 555 | 1.4% |
| English | 169 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 134 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 112 | 0.3% |
| German | 32 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 24 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 47.8% |
| Internet access | 95.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87109
What city is ZIP code 87109 in?
ZIP code 87109 is primarily assigned to Albuquerque, New Mexico.
What county is ZIP code 87109 in?
ZIP code 87109 falls within Bernalillo County, New Mexico.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87109?
17% of residents in ZIP code 87109 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 87109?
ZIP code 87109 has an estimated population of 40,313 residents, with a density of 4,038 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 87109?
The median household income in ZIP code 87109 is $53,182, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 87109?
The median home value in ZIP code 87109 is $280,900.
What timezone is ZIP code 87109 in?
ZIP code 87109 observes the MST timezone.