What to know about ZIP 88241
ZIP code 88241 covers ZIP 88241 with a population of about 5,654.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 43.5 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the ALBUQUERQUE - SANTA FE media market.
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ZIP Code 88241 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Middle Class
At a glance
Population
5,654
Density
N/A
Median income
$97,042
+29% vs US avg
Home value
$175,300
-50% vs US avg
Median rent
$1,136
-2% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 88241
Income and economy in ZIP 88241
Median household income in ZIP 88241 is about $97,042 — about 29% above the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 9.3%; unemployment rate near 9.5%; 25.2% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 8.5 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Education, Retail trade, and Mining; about 1.7% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 13.5 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 88241
Median home value is about $175,300 — about 50% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,136 (about even with the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 81.3% (about 15.9 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 88241, a household would need roughly $48,000 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 $1,126. That sits below the local median household income ($97,042), 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.