87116 ZIP Code — Albuquerque, NM
Bernalillo County, New Mexico
ZIP code 87116 is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, within Bernalillo County. It covers approximately 5.87 square miles and serves a population of 4,381 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 505.
About ZIP code 87116
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Renters make up the majority at 97%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $74,806.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 10 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 37% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
4,381
population
5.87
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
87116 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 87116
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87116. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Albuquerque | Acceptable |
| Albuquerque | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
87117 Kirtland Afb (3.6 mi)
87108 Albuquerque (4.8 mi)
87123 Albuquerque (5.5 mi)
87106 Albuquerque (6 mi)
87115 Albuquerque (6.1 mi)
87105 Albuquerque (6.2 mi)
87112 Albuquerque (6.5 mi)
87110 Albuquerque (7.4 mi)
87131 Albuquerque (7.4 mi)
87102 Albuquerque (7.8 mi)
87151 Albuquerque (8.3 mi)
87158 Albuquerque (8.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 4,381 |
| Population density | 746 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 35 |
| County FIPS | 001 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 5.87 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.0074 |
| Longitude | -106.5383 |
| 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 | 41.2% | 46.3% | 48.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.7% | 30.1% | 29.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.3% | 18.6% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.8% | 5.0% | 4.1% |
Demographics & statistics
4,381
Population
746
People per sq mi
23.5
Median age
$74,806
Median household income
$29,380
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$1,607
Median monthly rent
2.9%
Home ownership
12.7%
Poverty rate
13.3%
Unemployment
102
Housing units
38.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
340
Under 5
193
280
5–9
159
181
10–14
103
168
15–19
96
590
20–24
336
533
25–34
304
383
35–44
218
106
45–54
61
13
55–59
8
39
60–64
23
117
65–74
66
41
75–84
23
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,345 | 30.7% |
| 18 and over | 3,036 | 69.3% |
| 65 and over | 247 | 5.6% |
| Median age | 23.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
56.2%
Two or more races
18.7%
Hispanic or Latino
10.5%
Black or African American
7.4%
Asian
5.9%
Other race
0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,750 | 56.2% |
| Two or more races | 915 | 18.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 515 | 10.5% |
| Black or African American | 362 | 7.4% |
| Asian | 287 | 5.9% |
| Other race | 42 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 18 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 7 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 41.2% | 46.3% | 48.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.7% | 30.1% | 29.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.3% | 18.6% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.8% | 5.0% | 4.1% |
Under $10k
0.7%
$15k–$25k
5.9%
$25k–$35k
6.7%
$35k–$50k
12.2%
$50k–$75k
24.8%
$75k–$100k
21.0%
$100k–$150k
22.1%
$150k–$200k
3.2%
$200k+
3.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 0.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 24.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 21.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 22.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.2% |
| $200k+ | 3.4% |
| Median income | $74,806 |
Housing
Home values
$300k–$500k
100.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $1,607 |
| Owner occupied | 2.9% |
| Renter occupied | 97.1% |
| Vacant | 4.4% |
| Single-family detached | 38.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.25 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 11.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 41.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 2.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 61.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 54.9% |
| 3 or more | 10.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 79.6% |
| Electricity | 19.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.7% |
| Fuel oil | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 680 | 50.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 69 | 5.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 455 | 33.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 155 | 11.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 624 | 45.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 184 | 13.5% |
| Average household size | 2.71 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 52.2% | 19.3% |
| Married | 42.5% | 64.3% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 13.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.1%
Some HS, no diploma
0.6%
HS graduate
9.8%
Some college, no degree
26.9%
Associate's degree
23.3%
Bachelor's degree
18.9%
Graduate / professional
19.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 98.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 38.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 17 | 1.5% |
| Kindergarten | 73 | 6.3% |
| Elementary school | 639 | 54.9% |
| High school | 73 | 6.3% |
| College / grad school | 361 | 31.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Public administration
27.8%
Finance & real estate
18.5%
Education & healthcare
16.6%
Professional & management
10.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.7%
Transportation & utilities
8.3%
Retail trade
4.0%
Wholesale trade
1.9%
Construction
1.8%
Other services
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 51.8% |
| Service | 15.8% |
| Sales & office | 20.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.6% |
| Production & transportation | 2.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 33.0% |
| Government | 50.3% |
| Self-employed | 16.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.3% |
| Carpool | 10.8% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 7.6% |
| Work from home | 3.3% |
| Other means | 3.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 9.7 |
Poverty
All people
12.7%
Under 18 years
21.9%
18 and over
7.7%
Married-couple families
8.1%
Female-led households
38.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 11.7% |
| Retirement income | 12.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 22.6% |
| High blood pressure | 13.6% |
| High cholesterol | 14.6% |
| Diabetes | 3.2% |
| Heart disease | 1.5% |
| Stroke | 0.9% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| Arthritis | 8.7% |
| Kidney disease | 1.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 2.3% |
| Cancer | 2.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.4% |
| Binge drinking | 21.3% |
| No physical activity | 11.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.8% |
| Depression | 22.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 6.5% |
| Poor mental health | 16.6% |
| Poor physical health | 5.6% |
| No health insurance | 8.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 59.6% |
| Visited dentist | 68.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 80.3% |
| Teeth loss | 8.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 596 | 36.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.9% |
| Under 18 | 1.7% |
| 18–64 years | 13.3% |
| 65 and over | 47.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 88.4% |
| Public insurance | 23.3% |
| No insurance | 2.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 3,848 | 87.8% |
| Spanish | 66 | 1.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 22 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 44 | 1.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 4,197 | 95.8% |
| Born in same state | 4,003 | 91.4% |
| Born in different state | 694 | 15.8% |
| Foreign born | 194 | 4.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 184 | 4.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 143 | 77.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 541 | 12.3% |
| French | 295 | 6.7% |
| Italian | 113 | 2.6% |
| English | 54 | 1.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 36 | 0.8% |
| German | 31 | 0.7% |
| Dutch | 22 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 13 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 31.0% |
| Internet access | 97.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87116
What city is ZIP code 87116 in?
ZIP code 87116 is primarily assigned to Albuquerque, New Mexico.
What county is ZIP code 87116 in?
ZIP code 87116 falls within Bernalillo County, New Mexico.
Is ZIP code 87116 mostly rentals?
97% of occupied units in ZIP code 87116 are renter-occupied.
Does ZIP code 87116 have a large veteran population?
37% of civilians in ZIP code 87116 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
Is ZIP code 87116 family-oriented?
31% of residents in ZIP code 87116 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
What is the population of ZIP code 87116?
ZIP code 87116 has an estimated population of 4,381 residents, with a density of 746 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 87116 in?
ZIP code 87116 observes the MST timezone.