What to know about ZIP 87197
ZIP code 87197 covers ZIP 87197 with a population of about 4,876.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 47.0 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the ALBUQUERQUE - SANTA FE media market.
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ZIP Code 87197 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working ClassRemote Work Hub
At a glance
Population
4,876
Density
N/A
Median income
$58,175
-23% vs US avg
Home value
$215,600
-38% vs US avg
Median rent
$861
-26% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 87197
Income and economy in ZIP 87197
Median household income in ZIP 87197 is about $58,175 — about 23% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 22.8%; unemployment rate near 5.9%; 41.8% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 8.1 points above the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Food services, and Administrative support; about 17.5% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 2.3 points above 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 87197
Median home value is about $215,600 — about 38% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $861 (about 26% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 50.1% (about 15.3 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 87197, a household would need roughly $59,000 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 $1,385. That is roughly in line with the local median household income ($58,175). Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.