87122 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 87122, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

87122 is a zip code in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, which covers Albuquerque, with a total population of 18,022 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 87122 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 87122.

The estimated population of people living in 87122 is 18,022, with a median age of 46.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 87122 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
18,022
 -4.49% +0.13%
2020
18,870
+1.75%
-
2019
18,546
+0.67%
-
2018
18,422
+2.35%
-
2017
17,999
 - -

Population of 87122 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 87122 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
64.6%
70.7%
 -8.63%
Black/African American
1.5%
1.8%
 -16.67%
Native
0.7%
0.8%
 -12.50%
Hispanic
23.5%
16.2%
 +45.06%
Asian
6.7%
7.9%
 -15.19%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.9%
2.4%
 -20.83%
Other
1.1%
0.2%
 +450.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 87122 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 87122 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 87122 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 87122 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 46.1 -4.95% 45.5 -6.19% 46.9 -3.5%
2020 48.5 -2.22% 48.5 -1.82% 48.6 -2.41%
2019 49.6 +0.81% 49.4 +0.82% 49.8 +1.01%
2018 49.2 +0.82% 49 +3.38% 49.3 -0.4%
2017 48.8 - 47.4 - 49.5 -

The median age of the 87122 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 87122 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,150 -22.42% 785 +40.22% 879 1,110
10 to 19 1,259 +5.77% 1,219 +12.9% 1,329 1,371
20 to 29 601 +24.25% 550 0.34% 754 513
30 to 39 740 +21.76% 839 +22.11% 912 1,031
40 to 49 1,068 -11.49% 1,175 -3.48% 937 1,093
50 to 59 1,596 -6.48% 1,678 -5.22% 1,486 1,581
60 to 69 1,552 -17.14% 1,650 -17.66% 1,294 1,375
70+ 1,091 +2.22% 1,046 +19.88% 1,094 1,263

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 87122 zip code is $139,275.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 87122.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $142,045.00
  • 45 to 64
    $167,514.00
  • 65 and over
    $92,349.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 87122 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 87122, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 87122 is currently $177,453.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

32.26% of households in 87122 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 87122 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    4.86%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    9.73%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    12.09%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.39%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.20%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    13.46%
  • $200,000 or more
    32.26%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 87122 is $65,896.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 87122 by the total population of 87122.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 87122 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 87122 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    35.55%
  • Bachelor's degree
    47.08%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    4.87%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    10.46%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.05%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 87122 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 87122 zip over the age of 16 is 14,278.

Of those people, a total of 58.60% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 87122 is 55.50%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 87122 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 945 31.10% 34.40%
20 to 24 years 689 62.70% 24.30%
25 to 29 years 578 72.80% 31.80%
30 to 34 years 582 82.60% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 2,249 85.60% 0.30%
45 to 54 years 2,501 80.10% 1.60%
55 to 59 years 1,708 78.40% 1.50%
60 to 64 years 1,384 52.30% 1.90%
65 to 74 years 2,113 28.40% 2.70%
75 years and over 1,529 9.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 87122. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 11,361 58.00% 5.30%
Black or African American 240 36.30% 5.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 142 72.50% 0.00%
Asian 970 63.00% 4.90%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 471 63.70% 0.00%
Two or more races 1,094 61.90% 5.50%
Hispanic or Latino 2,891 68.50% 1.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 9,687 56.10% 6.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 87122 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 87122 is 7,919, with median earnings of $77,188.00.

Women in 87122 are earning approximately 57.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,919 $77,188.00
Male 4,270 $106,446.00
Female 3,649 $60,822.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 87122 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,266 $106,818.00
Business and Financial 788 $85,455.00
Computer and Mathematical 519 $101,849.00
Architecture and Engineering 475 $128,925.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 252 $153,824.00
Community and Social Service 142 $65,521.00
Legal 179 $44,821.00
Educational and Library 661 $48,393.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 95 $34,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,135 $128,884.00
Healthcare Support 157 $34,740.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 90 $63,553.00
Law Enforcement 34 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 124 $10,000.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 60 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 124 $8,594.00
Sales 619 $55,655.00
Office and Administrative Support 652 $33,871.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 21 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 143 $50,931.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 145 $54,556.00
Production 68 $21,250.00
Transportation and Material Moving 86 $52,188.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 87122 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 87122.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 796 $126,250.00 470 $82,161.00
Business and Financial 417 $112,446.00 371 $80,616.00
Computer and Mathematical 327 $115,515.00 192 $101,462.00
Architecture and Engineering 424 $131,250.00 51 $58,894.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 195 $165,579.00 57 $72,386.00
Community and Social Service 49 $22,375.00 93 $71,719.00
Legal 71 $111,607.00 108 $27,446.00
Educational and Library 160 $74,489.00 501 $44,601.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 9 $0.00 86 $18,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 497 $205,845.00 638 $86,295.00
Healthcare Support 75 $34,844.00 82 $22,000.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 81 $64,145.00 9 $0.00
Law Enforcement 34 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 101 $7,070.00 23 $13,309.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 60 $0.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 34 $5,417.00 90 $21,053.00
Sales 378 $75,125.00 241 $24,511.00
Office and Administrative Support 52 $101,500.00 600 $32,500.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 21 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 143 $50,931.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 145 $54,556.00 0 $0.00
Production 43 $40,250.00 25 $4,191.00
Transportation and Material Moving 74 $51,979.00 12 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 6,559 households in 87122, with an average household size of 2.75 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 5,321 families living in the 87122 zip code with an average family size of 3.09 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 87122:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,831 204 286 1,238
Average Household Size 3.08 4.36 2.87 1.17
Total Families 4,831 204 286 0
Average Household Size 3.07 4 2.77 0

Poverty

Of the 5,321 families living in 87122, 1.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 87122:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 6,807 housing units in 87122.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,559 96.36%
Vacant 248 3.64%

7.70% of the total 6,807 housing units in 87122 are rental units. This is approximately 524 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,969 are occupied by the owner - or 87.69% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 87122 is $1,617.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 87122 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    66
  • Less than $500
    11
  • $500 to $999
    71
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    145
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    149
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    56
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    44
  • $3,000 or more
    48

Property Value

The median value of a property in 87122 is $524,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 87122 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    49
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    13
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    26
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    112
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    516
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,063
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    2,866
  • $1,000,000 or more
    324

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 87122. The chart below shows the number of properties in 87122 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    6
  • 1940 to 1949
    3
  • 1950 to 1959
    13
  • 1960 to 1969
    124
  • 1970 to 1979
    656
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,180
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,445
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,985
  • 2010 to 2013
    363
  • 2014 or later
    32

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 87122 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    155
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,210
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,678
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,516

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 87122 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 87122 that commute to work in a particular way.

22.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 87122.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    80
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    538
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    787
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,182
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,701
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    740
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    858
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    51
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    124
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    170
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    71
  • 90 or more minutes
    116

Summary

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