ZIP Code 87108 Demographics & Data

Insights on Albuquerque, NM (ZIP Code 87108)

New Mexico

Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 87108

ZIP Code 87108 is associated with the U.S. city Albuquerque in New Mexico (Bernalillo County). The current population estimate for the ZIP Code is 37,438. In this New Mexico region, an estimated 27.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $21,281. The median age in the 87108 ZIP Code is 35.9 years, with 16.6% of residents aged 62 years and older. Median househould income in this region is $30,195, while about 29% of the population lives below the poverty line.

Population in 87108

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 87108 is 37,438.

Albuquerque, NM

The 87108 ZIP Code is associated with Albuquerque, NM in Bernalillo County.

Area Codes associated with 87108

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 87108 include 505.

Sunrise / Sunset in 87108

Sunrise: 7:06 am
Sunset: 4:55 pm
Sunrise in 87108 7:06 am
Sunrise in 87108 4:55 pm

Weather forecast for 87108

Today's forecast for 87108: Sunny. High near 63, with temperatures falling to around 57 in the afternoon. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

Current air quality in 87108

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 87108 Fair

Internet in 87108

An estimated 82.1% of households in ZIP Code 87108 have a computer, while about 67.4% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 87108

In ZIP Code 87108, females make up an estimated 50.2% of the overall population, while males comprise approximately 49.8%.

Health Insurance in 87108

Approximately 18.5% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 87108 (Albuquerque, NM) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 87108

The median household income in ZIP Code 87108 is $30,195, while the region's mean household income is $44,981. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $21,281. The per capita income in ZIP Code 87108 of $21,281 is approximately 21.85% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $27,230. An estimated 29.2% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately207.37% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.0% of the population in 87108 earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, while an estimated 15.7% earn less than $10,000 per year, and 1.1% of 87108 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 87108. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 87108

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 15.7%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 8.5%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 18.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 14.7%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 14.5%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 13.3%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 6.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 5.5%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 1.1%
$200,000 or more per year 1.8%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 87108

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 87108, 95.0% is one race, while 5.0% are two or more races. Approximately 53.0% of 87108 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 87108 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (67.8%), followed by Some other race (17.5%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 87108. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 87108

Industry Percent
White 67.8%
Black or African American 7.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native 10.1%
Asian 2.7%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.1%
Some other race 17.5%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 87108

Residents of ZIP Code 87108 are younger than average. The median age of 35.9 years in ZIP Code 87108 is approximately 5.77% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 78.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 16.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.3% of the population in 87108 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 12.8% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.7% of 87108 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 87108. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 87108

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 6.6%
5 to 9 years 5.9%
10 to 14 years 5.7%
15 to 19 years 6.4%
20 to 24 years 7.0%
25 to 34 years 17.3%
35 to 44 years 12.8%
45 to 54 years 12.1%
55 to 59 years 7.3%
60 to 64 years 5.9%
65 to 74 years 8.2%
75 to 84 years 3.1%
85 years and over 1.7%

Education levels in ZIP Code 87108

In ZIP Code 87108, 81.5% of the population graduated high school, while 27.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 8.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 12.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 23.9% in this Bernalillo County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 87108

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 8.5%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 10.0%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 23.9%
Some college, no degree 24.5%
Associate's degree 5.9%
Bachelor's degree 14.9%
Graduate or professional degree 12.4%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 87108. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 87108 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 87108. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 87108

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 87108 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 87108 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 81.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 87108 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 87108

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 81.5%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 87108. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 87108. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 87108

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 87108

In 87108, 57.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 20.6 minutes. Approximately 29.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 87108 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 16.7% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.6% of 87108 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 87108. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 87108

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.6%
Construction 7.2%
Manufacturing 3.1%
Wholesale trade 1.4%
Retail trade 10.1%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 2.8%
Information 3.3%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 3.3%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 12.2%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 29.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 16.7%
Other services, except public administration 6.4%
Public administration 3.7%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 87108

In ZIP Code 87108, 62.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 30.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.6% of homes. Lastly, 4.2% 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 in 87108

Language Spoken Percent
English only 62.1%
Spanish 30.5%
Other Indo-European languages 1.7%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 1.6%
Other languages 4.2%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

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Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 87108

The median home value in ZIP Code 87108 in January 2025 comes in at $275,464. The January 2025 value is approximately 2% higher than the $270,127 median value in August 2024, and 4% higher than the $265,775 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 87108, an estimated 25.2% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959. Additionally, 19.8% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.5% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Bernalillo County region.

Home Values in 87108

Month Home value
Jan 2025 $275,464
Dec 2024 $274,220
Nov 2024 $272,985
Oct 2024 $271,885
Sep 2024 $270,919
Aug 2024 $270,127
Jul 2024 $270,021
Jun 2024 $270,081
May 2024 $269,923
Apr 2024 $268,781
Mar 2024 $267,225
Feb 2024 $265,775

Median Home Values Over Time

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Age of Housing in 87108

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.5%
Built between 2010 and 2013 1.0%
Built between 2000 and 2009 2.6%
Built between 1990 and 1999 4.8%
Built between 1980 and 1989 13.5%
Built between 1970 and 1979 19.8%
Built between 1960 and 1969 16.8%
Built between 1950 and 1959 25.2%
Built between 1940 and 1949 11.8%
Built in 1939 or earlier 4.2%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 87108. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Utilities in ZIP Code 87108 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 87108 has an average daily solar radiation level of 6.55 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 58.98% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 0.61% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 87108. This visualizes electricity rates in 87108 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 87108

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 87108 12.31¢/kWh 10.2¢/kWh 5.87¢/kWh
New Mexico 16.52¢/kWh 12.34¢/kWh 6.31¢/kWh
United States 18.07¢/kWh 14.06¢/kWh 9.02¢/kWh

Solar Power in 87108

Month ZIP Code 87108 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 5.84 1.9 5.84
Feb 6.36 3 6.31
Mar 6.73 3.65 7.02
Apr 7.16 5.13 7.3
May 6.95 5.17 7.13
Jun 6.85 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.55 6.22 6.51
Aug 6.72 6.08 6.65
Sep 6.98 5.15 7.02
Oct 6.75 3.32 6.92
Nov 6.19 2.33 5.99
Dec 5.52 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 87108. This visualizes solar power levels in 87108 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.