ZIP Code 87109 is associated with the U.S. city Albuquerque in New Mexico (Bernalillo County). The current population estimate for the ZIP Code is 38,967. In this New Mexico region, an estimated 39.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $34,362. The median age in the 87109 ZIP Code is 40.2 years, with 24.2% of residents aged 62 years and older. An estimated 11% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $51,796.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 87109 is $51,796, while the region's mean household income is $72,017. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $34,362. The per capita income in ZIP Code 87109 of $34,362 is approximately 26.19% more than the per capita income in New Mexico overall of $27,230. An estimated 11.2% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately17.89% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 16.6% of the population in 87109 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 13.7% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 4.6% of 87109 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 7.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 4.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 11.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 11.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 13.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 16.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 12.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 13.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 4.7% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 4.6% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 87109, 95.0% is one race, while 5.0% are two or more races. Approximately 35.9% of 87109 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 87109 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (75.9%), followed by Some other race (11.9%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75.9% |
| Black or African American | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 7.6% |
| Asian | 5.3% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| Some other race | 11.9% |
Residents of ZIP Code 87109 are older than average. The median age of 40.2 years in ZIP Code 87109 is approximately 5.51% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 83.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 24.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.2% of the population in 87109 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 12.4% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.7% of 87109 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.2% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.1% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.2% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.4% |
| 20 to 24 years | 7.9% |
| 25 to 34 years | 16.2% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.4% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.0% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.8% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 11.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.9% |
| 85 years and over | 2.7% |
In ZIP Code 87109, 93.2% of the population graduated high school, while 39.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 17.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 19.1% in this Bernalillo County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.5% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 5.3% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 19.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 26.5% |
| Associate's degree | 7.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 22.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 17.1% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 87109 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 90.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 87109 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 90.2% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In 87109, 63.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 18.6 minutes. Approximately 27.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 87109 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 16.4% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.5% of 87109 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.5% |
| Construction | 2.8% |
| Manufacturing | 2.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.8% |
| Retail trade | 12.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.6% |
| Information | 2.1% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 6.4% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 16.4% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 27.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 14.3% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.4% |
| Public administration | 6.7% |
In ZIP Code 87109, 78.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 13.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 3.9% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.6% of homes. Lastly, 2.0% 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 | 78.5% |
| Spanish | 13.9% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 3.9% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.6% |
| Other languages | 2.0% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 87109 in January 2025 comes in at $375,209. The January 2025 value is approximately 2% higher than the $369,292 median value in August 2024, and 3% higher than the $363,420 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 87109, an estimated 47.0% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 22.0% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.3% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this Bernalillo County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | $375,209 |
| Dec 2024 | $373,827 |
| Nov 2024 | $372,539 |
| Oct 2024 | $371,352 |
| Sep 2024 | $370,343 |
| Aug 2024 | $369,292 |
| Jul 2024 | $369,154 |
| Jun 2024 | $369,431 |
| May 2024 | $369,249 |
| Apr 2024 | $367,582 |
| Mar 2024 | $365,262 |
| Feb 2024 | $363,420 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 4.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 11.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 22.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 47.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 9.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.7% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 0.3% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 87109 has an average daily solar radiation level of 6.48 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 57.28% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 1.67% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 87109 | 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 |
| Month | ZIP Code 87109 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.57 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 6.21 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 6.69 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 7.03 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 6.85 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.91 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.53 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.76 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 7.01 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 6.67 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 6.07 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 5.4 | 1.78 | 5.46 |