What to know about ZIP 87153
ZIP code 87153 covers ZIP 87153 with a population of about 2,664.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 39.6 (near the U.S. median).
It sits in the ALBUQUERQUE - SANTA FE media market.
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ZIP Code 87153 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Middle Class
At a glance
Population
2,664
Density
N/A
Median income
$86,139
+15% vs US avg
Home value
$219,200
-37% vs US avg
Median rent
$1,387
+19% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 87153
Income and economy in ZIP 87153
Median household income in ZIP 87153 is about $86,139 — about 15% above the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 7.8%; unemployment rate near 1.8%; 28.9% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 4.8 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Food services, and Professional services; about 14.0% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 1.2 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 87153
Median home value is about $219,200 — about 37% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,387 (about 19% above the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 77.8% (about 12.4 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 87153, a household would need roughly $60,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,408. That sits below the local median household income ($86,139), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.