What to know about ZIP 88202
ZIP code 88202 covers ZIP 88202 with a population of about 3,131.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 32.9 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the ALBUQUERQUE - SANTA FE media market.
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ZIP Code 88202 — 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
3,131
Density
N/A
Median income
$56,016
-25% vs US avg
Home value
$124,700
-64% vs US avg
Median rent
$603
-48% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 88202
Income and economy in ZIP 88202
Median household income in ZIP 88202 is about $56,016 — about 25% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 18.4%; unemployment rate near 10.7%; 19.5% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 14.2 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Education, Healthcare, and Construction; about 7.2% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 8.0 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 88202
Median home value is about $124,700 — about 64% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $603 (about 48% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 64.4% (roughly in line with the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 88202, a household would need roughly $34,000 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 $801. That sits below the local median household income ($56,016), 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.