87008 ZIP Code — Cedar Crest, NM

Bernalillo County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87008 is located in Cedar Crest, New Mexico, within Bernalillo County. It covers approximately 26.63 square miles and serves a population of 2,418 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 505.

About ZIP code 87008

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $332,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $106,250.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 53% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 87008 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, a strong veteran community, and high homeownership.

2,418

population

26.63

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87008 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87008

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87008. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cedar Crest	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

87111 Albuquerque (6.5 mi) 87123 Albuquerque (6.9 mi) 87122 Albuquerque (7.1 mi) 87047 Sandia Park (7.8 mi) 87112 Albuquerque (8 mi) 87059 Tijeras (9.5 mi) 87109 Albuquerque (10.8 mi) 87110 Albuquerque (11.2 mi) 87117 Kirtland Afb (11.4 mi) 87043 Placitas (11.5 mi) 87108 Albuquerque (11.9 mi) 87116 Albuquerque (12.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,418
Population density	91 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	26.63 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	35.1318
Longitude	-106.3804
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	22.9%	46.3%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	27.6%	30.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	42.4%	18.6%	17.6%
Over $200k	7.1%	5.0%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,418

Population

People per sq mi

53.3

Median age

$106,250

Median household income

$53,390

Per capita income

$332,500

Median home value

$882

Median monthly rent

91.4%

Home ownership

11.4%

Poverty rate

4.8%

Unemployment

1,233

Housing units

52.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

122

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

109

35–44

140

129

45–54

166

155

55–59

200

60–64

121

192

65–74

246

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	481	19.9%
18 and over	1,937	80.1%
65 and over	595	24.6%
Median age	53.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.1%

Two or more races 6.9%

Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

Other race 1.9%

Asian 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	2,183	87.1%
Two or more races	172	6.9%
Hispanic or Latino	87	3.5%
Other race	47	1.9%
Asian	16	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.9%	46.3%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	27.6%	30.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	42.4%	18.6%	17.6%
Over $200k	7.1%	5.0%	4.1%

Under $10k 6.9%

$10k–$15k 3.6%

$15k–$25k 2.6%

$25k–$35k 2.3%

$35k–$50k 10.8%

$50k–$75k 10.7%

$75k–$100k 6.2%

$100k–$150k 24.1%

$150k–$200k 9.9%

$200k+ 23.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.9%
$10k–$15k	3.6%
$15k–$25k	2.6%
$25k–$35k	2.3%
$35k–$50k	10.8%
$50k–$75k	10.7%
$75k–$100k	6.2%
$100k–$150k	24.1%
$150k–$200k	9.9%
$200k+	23.0%
Median income	$106,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.6%

$100k–$150k 1.7%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

$200k–$300k 28.9%

$300k–$500k 43.5%

$500k–$1M 16.4%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$332,500
Median rent / month	$882
Owner occupied	91.4%
Renter occupied	8.6%
Vacant	13.4%
Single-family detached	90.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.7%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.03

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.2%
2000–2009	18.1%
1990–1999	17.1%
1980–1989	33.6%
1970–1979	14.5%
1960–1969	5.2%
1950–1959	4.1%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	3.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.4%
2 bedrooms	33.2%
3 bedrooms	37.5%
4 bedrooms	22.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.3%
1 vehicle	31.7%
2 vehicles	34.1%
3 or more	32.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.2%
Electricity	21.5%
Propane / LP gas	41.4%
Fuel oil	2.3%
Wood	25.3%
Solar	2.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	627	54.4%
Cohabiting couple	33	2.9%
Male householder, no spouse	225	19.5%
Female householder, no spouse	268	23.2%
Households with children under 18	208	18.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	426	36.9%
Average household size	2.08

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.5%	15.2%
Married	59.6%	59.3%
Separated	6.7%	0.0%
Widowed	2.9%	10.3%
Divorced	3.3%	15.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.7%

HS graduate 12.9%

Some college, no degree 27.8%

Associate's degree 5.9%

Bachelor's degree 24.5%

Graduate / professional 28.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	99.3%
Bachelor's or higher	52.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	32	6.4%
Kindergarten	25	5.0%
Elementary school	201	40.4%
High school	93	18.7%
College / grad school	147	29.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 24.6%

Education & healthcare 17.4%

Transportation & utilities 10.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.7%

Manufacturing 7.4%

Retail trade 7.0%

Public administration 6.8%

Construction 6.1%

Other services 3.8%

Wholesale trade 3.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.7%

Information 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	52.6%
Service	10.9%
Sales & office	16.2%
Natural resources & construction	11.4%
Production & transportation	9.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.5%
Government	22.0%
Self-employed	6.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.9%
Carpool	16.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.0

Poverty

All people 11.4%

Under 18 years 14.0%

18 and over 10.8%

Married-couple families 6.2%

Female-led households 27.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.4%
Retirement income	25.0%
Supplemental Security	2.6%
Cash public assistance	3.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	25.0%
High blood pressure	30.4%
High cholesterol	33.0%
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	25.2%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	5.6%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.9%
Binge drinking	13.9%
No physical activity	14.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.6%
Depression	19.7%
Fair or poor health	10.0%
Poor mental health	12.0%
Poor physical health	9.1%
No health insurance	6.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.8%
Visited dentist	74.6%
Cholesterol screening	93.0%
Teeth loss	8.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	230	11.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	2.6%
65 and over	32.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.4%
Public insurance	40.7%
No insurance	6.7%
Uninsured under 19	8.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,288	94.6%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,383	98.6%
Born in same state	2,359	97.6%
Born in different state	1,006	41.6%
Foreign born	24	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	35	1.4%
Not a US citizen	35	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	348	14.4%
French	307	12.7%
Arab	232	9.6%
English	46	1.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	31	1.3%
Dutch	19	0.8%
Polish	5	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.7%
Internet access	96.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87008

What city is ZIP code 87008 in?

ZIP code 87008 is primarily assigned to Cedar Crest, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87008 in?

ZIP code 87008 falls within Bernalillo County, New Mexico.

Is ZIP code 87008 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 87008 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 87008?

53% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 87008 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 87008 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 87008?

The median home value in ZIP code 87008 is $332,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 87008 in?

ZIP code 87008 observes the MST timezone.