ZIP Code 87121 is associated with the U.S. city Albuquerque in New Mexico (Bernalillo County). The current population estimate for the ZIP Code is 78,276. In this New Mexico region, an estimated 11.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $19,154. The median age in the 87121 ZIP Code is 30.0 years, with 9.2% of residents aged 62 years and older. The median household income is $44,146, while about 18% of the population is living below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 87121 is $44,146, while the region's mean household income is $55,696. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $19,154. The per capita income in ZIP Code 87121 of $19,154 is approximately 29.66% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $27,230. An estimated 17.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately85.26% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.2% of the population in 87121 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 17.8% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 1.3% of 87121 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 6.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 4.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 12.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 15.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 17.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 21.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 10.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 8.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 2.2% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.3% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 87121, 97.1% is one race, while 2.9% are two or more races. Approximately 82.5% of 87121 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 87121 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (70.8%), followed by Some other race (21.1%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 70.8% |
| Black or African American | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 5.9% |
| Asian | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.3% |
| Some other race | 21.1% |
Residents of ZIP Code 87121 are younger than average. The median age of 30.0 years in ZIP Code 87121 is approximately 21.26% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 69.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 9.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.7% of the population in 87121 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 14.2% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.4% of 87121 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 7.5% |
| 5 to 9 years | 7.5% |
| 10 to 14 years | 9.6% |
| 15 to 19 years | 8.4% |
| 20 to 24 years | 8.1% |
| 25 to 34 years | 17.7% |
| 35 to 44 years | 14.2% |
| 45 to 54 years | 11.3% |
| 55 to 59 years | 4.8% |
| 60 to 64 years | 4.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 4.4% |
| 75 to 84 years | 1.9% |
| 85 years and over | 0.4% |
In ZIP Code 87121, 77.0% of the population graduated high school, while 11.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 9.9% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 2.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 34.2% in this Bernalillo County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 9.9% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 13.1% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 34.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 22.8% |
| Associate's degree | 8.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 9.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 2.8% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 87121 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 79.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 87121 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 79.7% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In 87121, 65.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 1.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 26.2 minutes. Approximately 21.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 87121 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 12.5% work in construction. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.4% of 87121 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.4% |
| Construction | 12.5% |
| Manufacturing | 4.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.9% |
| Retail trade | 11.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 2.7% |
| Information | 2.1% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 5.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 10.6% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 21.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 11.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 6.4% |
| Public administration | 7.2% |
In ZIP Code 87121, 47.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 49.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.8% of homes. Lastly, 2.2% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Bernalillo County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 47.5% |
| Spanish | 49.2% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.3% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.8% |
| Other languages | 2.2% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 87121 in July 2024 comes in at $277,757. The July 2024 value is approximately 3% higher than the $270,954 median value in February 2024, and 6% higher than the $261,295 median value in August 2023. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 87121, an estimated 39.0% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 22.5% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.1% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this Bernalillo County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | $277,757 |
| Jun 2024 | $276,857 |
| May 2024 | $275,926 |
| Apr 2024 | $274,464 |
| Mar 2024 | $272,721 |
| Feb 2024 | $270,954 |
| Jan 2024 | $269,424 |
| Dec 2023 | $267,713 |
| Nov 2023 | $265,983 |
| Oct 2023 | $264,622 |
| Sep 2023 | $263,125 |
| Aug 2023 | $261,295 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 3.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 3.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 39.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 22.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 11.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 9.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 5.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1.8% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 0.1% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 87121, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 87121 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Bernalillo County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 135 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 76 |
| Debt collection | 36 |
| Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service | 11 |
| Mortgage | 8 |
| Other | 26 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 100 |
| Improper use of your report | 73 |
| Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem | 18 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 15 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 15 |
| Other | 71 |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 87121 has an average daily solar radiation level of 6.58 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 59.71% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 0.15% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 87121 | 12.31¢/kWh | 10.2¢/kWh | 5.87¢/kWh |
| New Mexico | 15.26¢/kWh | 11.18¢/kWh | 5.05¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.63¢/kWh | 13.39¢/kWh | 8.72¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 87121 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.87 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 6.4 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 7.03 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 7.16 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 6.95 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.87 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.5 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.62 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.9 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 6.72 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 6.36 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 5.61 | 1.78 | 5.46 |