What to know about ZIP 87198
ZIP code 87198 covers ZIP 87198 with a population of about 2,686.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 46.3 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the ALBUQUERQUE - SANTA FE media market.
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ZIP Code 87198 — 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
2,686
Density
N/A
Median income
$43,433
-42% vs US avg
Home value
$208,100
-40% vs US avg
Median rent
$687
-41% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 87198
Income and economy in ZIP 87198
Median household income in ZIP 87198 is about $43,433 — about 42% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 25.7%; unemployment rate near 8.8%; 27.2% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 6.5 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Education, and Administrative support; about 10.8% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 4.4 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 87198
Median home value is about $208,100 — about 40% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $687 (about 41% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 44.2% (about 21.2 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 87198, a household would need roughly $57,000 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 $1,337. That is about 31% above the local median household income ($43,433), 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.