Census ACS · New Mexico
ZIP Code 87120
ZIP code 87120 is located in New Mexico with a population of 65,477. The median household income is $84,887 and the median home value is $276,900.
65,477
Population
$84,887
Median Income
$276,900
Median Home Value
39.8
Median Age
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 52.8% |
| Black | 3.2% |
| Asian | 2.4% |
| Hispanic (any race) | 8.7% |
Male: 49.2% · Female: 50.8%
Economy & Income
$84,887
Median Household Income
$42,493
Per Capita Income
8.7%
Poverty Rate
Housing
$276,900
Median Home Value
$1,404
Median Rent
79.5%
Homeownership
Education
93.1%
High School+
38.9%
Bachelor's Degree+
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Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 87120 in New Mexico has a population of 65,477 according to latest Census ACS data.
The median household income in ZIP 87120 is $84,887. The per capita income is $42,493. The poverty rate is 8.7%.
ZIP code 87120 is located in New Mexico.
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Data for ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 87120 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. ZCTAs approximately correspond to USPS ZIP code delivery areas but are built from Census blocks and may not match exactly.
Educational attainment is the headline number in ZIP 87120: 38.9% of adults 25 and older have a four-year degree. ZIP 87120 is a ZIP code in New Mexico with a population of 65,477.
The typical household earns $84,887 a year, above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 8.7%, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $276,900, with typical rent around $1,404.
Educational attainment is on the higher side for US ZIP codes — 38.9% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%.
The education numbers are the throughline: a college-heavy population in ZIP 87120 usually coincides with higher incomes and a workforce concentrated in professional and information industries.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.