Census ACS · New Mexico
ZIP Code 87121
ZIP code 87121 is located in New Mexico with a population of 76,135. The median household income is $59,184 and the median home value is $192,500.
76,135
Population
$59,184
Median Income
$192,500
Median Home Value
31.2
Median Age
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 34.5% |
| Black | 2.4% |
| Asian | 2.8% |
| Hispanic (any race) | 6.4% |
Male: 49.7% · Female: 50.3%
Economy & Income
$59,184
Median Household Income
$24,140
Per Capita Income
18.7%
Poverty Rate
Housing
$192,500
Median Home Value
$1,277
Median Rent
76.4%
Homeownership
Education
80.1%
High School+
13.0%
Bachelor's Degree+
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Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 87121 in New Mexico has a population of 76,135 according to latest Census ACS data.
The median household income in ZIP 87121 is $59,184. The per capita income is $24,140. The poverty rate is 18.7%.
ZIP code 87121 is located in New Mexico.
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Data for ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 87121 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.
ZIP 87121 skews on age — the median resident is 31.2, younger than the national median. With 76,135 residents, ZIP 87121 is a ZIP code in New Mexico.
The typical household here earns about $59,184, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 18.7% of residents fall below the poverty line, above the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $192,500, with typical rent around $1,277.
Degree attainment is on the lower side for US ZIP codes: 13.0% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.