What to know about ZIP 88062
ZIP code 88062 covers ZIP 88062 with a population of about 1,273.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 57.9 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 88062 covers ZIP 88062 with a population of about 1,273.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 57.9 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the ALBUQUERQUE - SANTA FE media market.
ZIP 88062 fits a retirement-oriented profile (high share of residents 65+ (39.0%)). 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 88062 is about $26,648 — about 65% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 24.2%; unemployment rate near 9.5%; 18.9% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 14.8 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Wholesale trade, Food services, and Mining; about 14.2% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 1.0 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Median home value is about $141,700 — about 59% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $709 (about 39% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 48.0% (about 17.4 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 88062, a household would need roughly $39,000 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 $910. That is about 46% above the local median household income ($26,648), 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.