87121 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87121

87121 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The population is racially diverse, younger, and about evenly divided between singles and married couples. Housing prices here (average $136,300) are fairly typical for the Albuquerque metro area.

The average family income here is $41,250/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 87121 is $34,111.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 87121 earn an average of $24,448/year. Women earn only $19,595/year.

15,898 people in 87121 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 87121? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 24.3 minutes.

The median age here is 28. There are 38,603 men and 38,118 women. The median age for men is 28 while for women the median age is 28.

To give you a sense of the community, 15,248 people (out of the 76,721 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 22,747 homes, and 660 businesses every day. 200 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

87121 Zip code is located in the Mountain time zone at 35 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Osaka, Japan!) and -107 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 5,275 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 76,721
  • White Population: 45,201
  • Black Population: 3,193
  • Hispanic Population: 61,171
  • Asian Population: 976
  • Hawaiian Population: 187
  • Indian Population: 4,105
  • Male Population: 38,603
  • Female Population: 38,118
  • Median Age: 28
  • Median Age of Males: 28
  • Median Age of Females: 28
  • Geography

  • Region: West
  • Division: Mountain
  • State: New Mexico
  • CBSA Type: Metropolitan
  • CBSA Name: Albuquerque NM
  • County: Bernalillo
  • City: Albuquerque
  • Longitude: -106.8
  • Latitude: 35.0
  • Elevation: 5,275 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 505
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 15,537
  • Drive alone: 11,880
  • Carpool: 3,243
  • Public transit: 124
  • Ride bikes or walk: 200

  • Average commute time: 24.3 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 209
  •    5 - 9: 762
  •    10 - 14: 1,475
  •    15 - 19: 2,397
  •    20 - 24: 3,936
  •    25 - 29: 1,487
  •    30 - 34: 3,367
  •    35 - 39: 311
  •    40 - 44: 357
  •    45 - 59: 615
  •    60 - 89: 489
  •    90 plus: 132
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $136,300
  • Average Annual Household Income: $43,783
  • Businesses: 437
  • Employees: 7,749
  • Annual Payroll: $233,190,000
  • Average Family Income: $41,250
  • Median Family Income: $34,359
  • Average Income for Men: $24,448
  • Average Income for Women: $19,595
  • Other Stuff

  • County FIPS Code: 001
  • State FIPS Code: 35

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Schools in 87121 Zip Code

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Primary Schools
Carlos Rey Elementary
1215 Cerrillos Road Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 831-4421
E Gonzales Elementary
500 90th Street Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 831-6214
Middle Schools
Truman Middle
9400 Benavides Road Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 836-3030

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Sex Offender Information

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In the 87121 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://www.nmsexoffender.dps.state.nm.us/servlet/hit_serv.class. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.

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