ZIP Code 87120 is associated with the U.S. city Albuquerque in New Mexico (Bernalillo County). The current population estimate for the ZIP Code is 63,884. In this New Mexico region, an estimated 34.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $34,097. The median age in the 87120 ZIP Code is 37.2 years, with 17.4% of residents aged 62 years and older. Approximately 8% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $70,983.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 87120 is $70,983, while the region's mean household income is $86,254. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $34,097. The per capita income in ZIP Code 87120 of $34,097 is approximately 25.22% more than the per capita income in New Mexico overall of $27,230. An estimated 7.8% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 17.89% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.0% of the population in 87120 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 18.6% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 2.3% of 87120 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 4.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 8.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 7.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 20.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 16.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 18.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 6.7% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 4.9% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 87120, 95.5% is one race, while 4.5% are two or more races. Approximately 52.5% of 87120 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 87120 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (81.9%), followed by Some other race (9.0%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 81.9% |
| Black or African American | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4.8% |
| Asian | 3.9% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Some other race | 9.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 87120 are younger than average. The median age of 37.2 years in ZIP Code 87120 is approximately 2.36% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 17.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.9% of the population in 87120 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 14.0% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.3% of 87120 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.6% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.9% |
| 10 to 14 years | 7.3% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.4% |
| 20 to 24 years | 6.4% |
| 25 to 34 years | 14.9% |
| 35 to 44 years | 14.0% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.3% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.8% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.5% |
| 65 to 74 years | 9.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.5% |
| 85 years and over | 1.3% |
In ZIP Code 87120, 93.4% of the population graduated high school, while 34.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 14.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 22.2% in this Bernalillo County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.5% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 4.0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 22.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 26.7% |
| Associate's degree | 10.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 19.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 14.3% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 87120 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 32.1% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 87120 is high blood pressure, as approximately 26.6% of adults 18 and older in this Bernalillo County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 20.8% |
| High blood pressure | 26.6% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 5.1% |
| Current asthma | 10.7% |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.8% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 9.3% |
| High cholesterol | 32.1% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 87120 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 79.3% of those 18 and above in 87120 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 87120 include sleeping less than 7 hours (31.7% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (30.8% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 91.2% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 67.9% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 57.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 79.3% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 69.2% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.7% |
| Current smoking | 12.4% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 18.9% |
| Obesity | 30.8% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 31.7% |
In 87120, 66.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 24.0 minutes. Approximately 24.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 87120 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.6% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.9% of 87120 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.9% |
| Construction | 5.5% |
| Manufacturing | 4.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.6% |
| Retail trade | 12.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 4.9% |
| Information | 1.9% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 6.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 14.6% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 24.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 8.1% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.6% |
| Public administration | 8.4% |
In ZIP Code 87120, 79.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 15.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.6% of homes. Lastly, 1.9% 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 | 79.5% |
| Spanish | 15.9% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.1% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.6% |
| Other languages | 1.9% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 87120 in March 2024 comes in at $342,251. The March 2024 value is approximately 2% higher than the $336,284 median value in October 2023, and 6% higher than the $323,372 median value in April 2023. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 87120, an estimated 29.9% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 24.4% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.1% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this Bernalillo County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | $342,251 |
| Feb 2024 | $340,604 |
| Jan 2024 | $339,481 |
| Dec 2023 | $338,448 |
| Nov 2023 | $337,366 |
| Oct 2023 | $336,284 |
| Sep 2023 | $334,921 |
| Aug 2023 | $333,068 |
| Jul 2023 | $330,805 |
| Jun 2023 | $328,217 |
| May 2023 | $325,618 |
| Apr 2023 | $323,372 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 5.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 3.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 23.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 29.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 24.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 10.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 2.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 0.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 0.1% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 87120, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 87120 in the past 12 months. Debt collection 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 credit repair services | 82 |
| Debt collection | 40 |
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 32 |
| Checking or savings account | 19 |
| Mortgage | 16 |
| Other | 37 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 46 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 37 |
| Improper use of your report | 27 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 11 |
| Managing an account | 10 |
| Other | 95 |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 87120 has an average daily solar radiation level of 6.51 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 58.01% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 1.21% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 87120 | 12.31¢/kWh | 10.2¢/kWh | 5.87¢/kWh |
| New Mexico | 14.14¢/kWh | 10.5¢/kWh | 5.65¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 87120 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.76 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 6.32 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 6.97 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 7.08 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 6.92 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.85 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.51 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.68 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.92 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 6.55 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 6.12 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 5.41 | 1.78 | 5.46 |