What to know about ZIP 87504
ZIP code 87504 covers ZIP 87504 with a population of about 348.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 82.3 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the ALBUQUERQUE - SANTA FE media market.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
ZIP code 87504 covers ZIP 87504 with a population of about 348.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 82.3 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the ALBUQUERQUE - SANTA FE media market.
ZIP 87504 fits a retirement-oriented profile (high share of residents 65+ (80.8%)). Residents and relocators commonly research healthcare access, everyday amenities (dining, personal services), and housing costs rather than tech or campus life.
Median household income in ZIP 87504 is about $102,981 — about 37% above the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 9.0%; unemployment rate near 0.0%; 58.3% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 24.6 points above the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Public administration, and Healthcare; about 19.4% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 4.2 points above the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 58.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Median home value is about $237,500 — about 32% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $3,501 (about 201% above the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 24.3% (about 41.1 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 87504, a household would need roughly $65,000 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 $1,526. That sits below the local median household income ($102,981), 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.