87112 ZIP Code — Albuquerque, NM
Bernalillo County, New Mexico
ZIP code 87112 is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, within Bernalillo County. It covers approximately 8.13 square miles and serves a population of 42,632 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 505.
About ZIP code 87112
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $231,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.
Median household income is $63,832. 33% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
42,632
population
8.13
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
87112 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 87112
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87112. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Albuquerque | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
87111 Albuquerque (2.4 mi)
87123 Albuquerque (3.5 mi)
87110 Albuquerque (3.5 mi)
87117 Kirtland Afb (3.9 mi)
87108 Albuquerque (4.1 mi)
87109 Albuquerque (4.7 mi)
87122 Albuquerque (5.1 mi)
87131 Albuquerque (5.9 mi)
87106 Albuquerque (6.4 mi)
87116 Albuquerque (6.5 mi)
87113 Albuquerque (7.1 mi)
87102 Albuquerque (7.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 42,632 |
| Population density | 5,244 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 35 |
| County FIPS | 001 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 8.13 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.0999 |
| Longitude | -106.5160 |
| 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 | 44.3% | 46.3% | 48.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.4% | 30.1% | 29.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.8% | 18.6% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 3.5% | 5.0% | 4.1% |
Demographics & statistics
42,632
Population
5,244
People per sq mi
40.3
Median age
$63,832
Median household income
$37,439
Per capita income
$231,800
Median home value
$970
Median monthly rent
60.8%
Home ownership
11.4%
Poverty rate
5.8%
Unemployment
12,536
Housing units
36.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
829
Under 5
1,004
911
5–9
1,104
1,053
10–14
1,276
1,245
15–19
1,510
1,198
20–24
1,452
2,828
25–34
3,427
2,749
35–44
3,333
2,148
45–54
2,604
1,331
55–59
1,614
1,257
60–64
1,523
2,090
65–74
2,534
1,164
75–84
1,411
469
85+
568
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,650 | 17.9% |
| 18 and over | 34,982 | 82.1% |
| 65 and over | 8,236 | 19.3% |
| Median age | 40.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
58.5%
Hispanic or Latino
14%
Two or more races
12.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
5.4%
Other race
5.3%
Black or African American
2.5%
Asian
2.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29,010 | 58.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6,940 | 14% |
| Two or more races | 6,011 | 12.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,673 | 5.4% |
| Other race | 2,618 | 5.3% |
| Black or African American | 1,227 | 2.5% |
| Asian | 1,082 | 2.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 44.3% | 46.3% | 48.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.4% | 30.1% | 29.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.8% | 18.6% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 3.5% | 5.0% | 4.1% |
Under $10k
6.3%
$10k–$15k
4.5%
$15k–$25k
7.4%
$25k–$35k
8.9%
$35k–$50k
10.8%
$50k–$75k
20.0%
$75k–$100k
12.9%
$100k–$150k
16.8%
$150k–$200k
7.1%
$200k+
5.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.1% |
| $200k+ | 5.5% |
| Median income | $63,832 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.4%
$50k–$100k
1.3%
$100k–$150k
6.5%
$150k–$200k
23.4%
$200k–$300k
42.8%
$300k–$500k
20.5%
$500k–$1M
3.2%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $231,800 |
| Median rent / month | $970 |
| Owner occupied | 60.8% |
| Renter occupied | 39.2% |
| Vacant | 4.9% |
| Single-family detached | 65.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 10.2% |
| Mobile homes | 0.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.34 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 33.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 17.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 24.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 19.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 47.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.6% |
| 3 or more | 18.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 80.5% |
| Electricity | 16.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.6% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| Solar | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,693 | 35.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,827 | 9.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,483 | 18.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 7,005 | 36.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,374 | 23.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 6,328 | 33.3% |
| Average household size | 2.23 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 39.6% | 34.4% |
| Married | 44.6% | 36.3% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 9.0% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 18.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.9%
Some HS, no diploma
3.9%
HS graduate
21.8%
Some college, no degree
24.7%
Associate's degree
11.0%
Bachelor's degree
20.9%
Graduate / professional
15.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 36.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 509 | 5.2% |
| Kindergarten | 342 | 3.5% |
| Elementary school | 3,544 | 36.2% |
| High school | 1,884 | 19.3% |
| College / grad school | 3,503 | 35.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.0%
Professional & management
15.9%
Retail trade
12.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.9%
Finance & real estate
6.5%
Public administration
6.4%
Other services
6.0%
Construction
5.3%
Transportation & utilities
4.0%
Manufacturing
3.2%
Wholesale trade
1.7%
Information
1.5%
Agriculture & mining
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 46.0% |
| Service | 17.6% |
| Sales & office | 22.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.0% |
| Production & transportation | 7.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 72.8% |
| Government | 22.6% |
| Self-employed | 4.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.5% |
| Carpool | 9.4% |
| Public transit | 1.9% |
| Walk | 0.9% |
| Work from home | 10.7% |
| Other means | 1.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.8 |
Poverty
All people
11.4%
Under 18 years
10.5%
18 and over
11.5%
Married-couple families
3.6%
Female-led households
13.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 33.2% |
| Retirement income | 25.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 25.9% |
| High blood pressure | 28.5% |
| High cholesterol | 29.4% |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart disease | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 22.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.6% |
| Cancer | 6.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.6% |
| Binge drinking | 14.2% |
| No physical activity | 17.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.2% |
| Depression | 20.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.2% |
| Poor mental health | 13.7% |
| Poor physical health | 9.7% |
| No health insurance | 10.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.7% |
| Visited dentist | 68.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.9% |
| Teeth loss | 11.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,047 | 8.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 4.3% |
| 18–64 years | 14.0% |
| 65 and over | 35.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.2% |
| Public insurance | 44.1% |
| No insurance | 6.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 40,799 | 95.7% |
| Spanish | 1,291 | 3.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 684 | 1.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 104 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 327 | 0.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 40,173 | 94.2% |
| Born in same state | 39,532 | 92.7% |
| Born in different state | 23,163 | 54.3% |
| Foreign born | 641 | 1.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,459 | 5.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,601 | 65.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 5,912 | 13.9% |
| Italian | 4,101 | 9.6% |
| Arab | 1,955 | 4.6% |
| English | 831 | 1.9% |
| Polish | 455 | 1.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 217 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 143 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 111 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 29 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.6% |
| Internet access | 94.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87112
What city is ZIP code 87112 in?
ZIP code 87112 is primarily assigned to Albuquerque, New Mexico.
What county is ZIP code 87112 in?
ZIP code 87112 falls within Bernalillo County, New Mexico.
What is the population of ZIP code 87112?
ZIP code 87112 has an estimated population of 42,632 residents, with a density of 5,244 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 87112?
The median household income in ZIP code 87112 is $63,832, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 87112?
The median home value in ZIP code 87112 is $231,800.
What timezone is ZIP code 87112 in?
ZIP code 87112 observes the MST timezone.