What to know about ZIP 87181
ZIP code 87181 covers ZIP 87181 with a population of about 5,000.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 38.2 (near the U.S. median).
It sits in the ALBUQUERQUE - SANTA FE media market.
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ZIP Code 87181 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
5,000
Density
N/A
Median income
$55,119
-27% vs US avg
Home value
$250,400
-28% vs US avg
Median rent
$830
-29% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 87181
Income and economy in ZIP 87181
Median household income in ZIP 87181 is about $55,119 — about 27% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 16.5%; unemployment rate near 1.3%; 22.8% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 10.9 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Retail trade, and Administrative support; about 7.9% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 7.3 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 87181
Median home value is about $250,400 — about 28% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $830 (about 29% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 35.3% (about 30.2 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 87181, a household would need roughly $69,000 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 $1,609. That is about 25% above the local median household income ($55,119), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.