87123 ZIP Code — Albuquerque, NM

Bernalillo County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87123 is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, within Bernalillo County. It covers approximately 28.86 square miles and serves a population of 43,351 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 505.

About ZIP code 87123

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 $225,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

Median household income is $59,387. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 36% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 87123 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

43,351

population

28.86

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87123 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87123

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87123. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Albuquerque	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

87112 Albuquerque (3.5 mi) 87111 Albuquerque (4.7 mi) 87117 Kirtland Afb (5 mi) 87116 Albuquerque (5.5 mi) 87108 Albuquerque (6 mi) 87110 Albuquerque (6.8 mi) 87008 Cedar Crest (6.9 mi) 87122 Albuquerque (7.5 mi) 87109 Albuquerque (8.2 mi) 87106 Albuquerque (8.4 mi) 87131 Albuquerque (8.6 mi) 87115 Albuquerque (9.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	43,351
Population density	1,502 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	28.86 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	35.0643
Longitude	-106.4712
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	48.8%	46.3%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	28.1%	30.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	18.2%	18.6%	17.6%
Over $200k	4.9%	5.0%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

43,351

Population

1,502

People per sq mi

39.5

Median age

$59,387

Median household income

$35,400

Per capita income

$225,300

Median home value

$913

Median monthly rent

64.5%

Home ownership

19.5%

Poverty rate

5.3%

Unemployment

13,367

Housing units

32.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,327

Under 5

1,303

1,282

5–9

1,260

1,053

10–14

1,034

1,142

15–19

1,121

1,278

20–24

1,255

3,424

25–34

3,364

2,594

35–44

2,549

2,655

45–54

2,608

1,575

55–59

1,547

1,251

60–64

1,229

2,446

65–74

2,403

1,115

75–84

1,095

727

85+

714

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	8,501	19.6%
18 and over	34,850	80.4%
65 and over	8,500	19.6%
Median age	39.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 50.7%

Hispanic or Latino 17.5%

Two or more races 13%

Other race 7.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 5.1%

Asian 3.8%

Black or African American 2.7%

Group	Count	%
White	26,656	50.7%
Hispanic or Latino	9,197	17.5%
Two or more races	6,833	13%
Other race	3,775	7.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2,660	5.1%
Asian	1,979	3.8%
Black or African American	1,422	2.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.8%	46.3%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	28.1%	30.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	18.2%	18.6%	17.6%
Over $200k	4.9%	5.0%	4.1%

Under $10k 7.1%

$10k–$15k 6.2%

$15k–$25k 9.5%

$25k–$35k 10.4%

$35k–$50k 11.3%

$50k–$75k 14.8%

$75k–$100k 12.4%

$100k–$150k 15.7%

$150k–$200k 6.8%

$200k+ 5.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.1%
$10k–$15k	6.2%
$15k–$25k	9.5%
$25k–$35k	10.4%
$35k–$50k	11.3%
$50k–$75k	14.8%
$75k–$100k	12.4%
$100k–$150k	15.7%
$150k–$200k	6.8%
$200k+	5.9%
Median income	$59,387

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.0%

$50k–$100k 2.6%

$100k–$150k 5.5%

$150k–$200k 17.2%

$200k–$300k 27.7%

$300k–$500k 25.1%

$500k–$1M 5.8%

$1M+ 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$225,300
Median rent / month	$913
Owner occupied	64.5%
Renter occupied	35.5%
Vacant	5.7%
Single-family detached	52.8%
Large apartment buildings	7.3%
Mobile homes	14.4%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.32

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	6.6%
2000–2009	10.3%
1990–1999	14.6%
1980–1989	17.5%
1970–1979	32.3%
1960–1969	10.7%
1950–1959	5.6%
1940–1949	0.9%
1939 or earlier	0.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.0%
1 bedroom	10.2%
2 bedrooms	22.7%
3 bedrooms	44.8%
4 bedrooms	15.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.5%
1 vehicle	39.7%
2 vehicles	33.5%
3 or more	18.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	74.0%
Electricity	21.0%
Propane / LP gas	2.1%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	1.2%
Solar	0.2%
No fuel used	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	6,661	35.2%
Cohabiting couple	1,796	9.5%
Male householder, no spouse	4,963	26.2%
Female householder, no spouse	5,523	29.2%
Households with children under 18	4,167	22.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	6,456	34.1%
Average household size	2.28

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.1%	28.2%
Married	39.8%	39.0%
Separated	1.3%	2.9%
Widowed	3.2%	11.9%
Divorced	14.7%	18.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%

Some HS, no diploma 5.7%

HS graduate 25.3%

Some college, no degree 21.2%

Associate's degree 11.6%

Bachelor's degree 17.4%

Graduate / professional 14.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.4%
Bachelor's or higher	32.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	460	5.0%
Kindergarten	475	5.2%
Elementary school	3,830	41.5%
High school	1,751	19.0%
College / grad school	2,703	29.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.8%

Professional & management 20.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.8%

Retail trade 8.5%

Other services 6.9%

Construction 5.9%

Finance & real estate 5.1%

Public administration 5.0%

Manufacturing 4.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Information 0.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.2%
Service	23.2%
Sales & office	21.1%
Natural resources & construction	7.5%
Production & transportation	9.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.0%
Government	19.4%
Self-employed	9.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.9%
Carpool	9.3%
Public transit	3.1%
Walk	2.5%
Work from home	12.7%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.4

Poverty

All people 19.5%

Under 18 years 32.6%

18 and over 16.3%

Married-couple families 7.7%

Female-led households 22.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.9%
Retirement income	27.4%
Supplemental Security	4.9%
Cash public assistance	4.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.3%
High blood pressure	28.3%
High cholesterol	29.4%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	5.6%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	22.0%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	5.8%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.4%
Binge drinking	14.0%
No physical activity	19.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.4%
Depression	20.4%
Fair or poor health	14.1%
Poor mental health	14.4%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	12.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.9%
Visited dentist	63.9%
Cholesterol screening	87.4%
Teeth loss	13.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	3,650	10.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.1%
Under 18	6.8%
18–64 years	15.9%
65 and over	41.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.0%
Public insurance	48.8%
No insurance	10.1%
Uninsured under 19	5.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	40,721	93.9%
Spanish	3,796	9.3%
Other Indo-European	2,796	6.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	87	0.2%
Other languages	788	1.9%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	38,562	89.0%
Born in same state	37,614	86.8%
Born in different state	22,056	50.9%
Foreign born	948	2.2%
Naturalized citizen	4,789	11.0%
Not a US citizen	1,886	39.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	3,783	8.7%
Italian	3,728	8.6%
Arab	1,706	3.9%
Polish	424	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	218	0.5%
English	214	0.5%
Dutch	202	0.5%
German	98	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.7%
Internet access	91.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87123

What city is ZIP code 87123 in?

ZIP code 87123 is primarily assigned to Albuquerque, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87123 in?

ZIP code 87123 falls within Bernalillo County, New Mexico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87123?

20% of residents in ZIP code 87123 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 87123 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 87123 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 87123 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 87123 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 87123?

ZIP code 87123 has an estimated population of 43,351 residents, with a density of 1,502 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 87123 in?

ZIP code 87123 observes the MST timezone.