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U.S. ZIP Code · NM87002

Valencia County · Albuquerque, NM

Typical home value

$267,336[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.6%
5-year / yr
+7.0%
10-year / yr
+9.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-5.9%
vs metro
-24.1%
vs state
-4.4%
ZIP 87002 location in NM
Location of ZIP 87002 in NM

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 87002 is worth $267,336 — 24.1% below the Albuquerque, NM median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.6%. The effective property tax rate is 0.6%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,613[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Valencia County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Not Applicable
Tornado
Very Low
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
21,265[3]
Median household income
$51,961[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Valencia County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+414[5]
Moved in
2,082
Moved out
1,668

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
10
Elementary
6
Middle
2
High
2
  • BELEN HIGH

    High · Grades 9–12 · BELEN

    1,044 students

  • BELEN MIDDLE

    Middle · Grades 7–8 · BELEN

    493 students

  • LA MERCED ELEMENTARY

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · BELEN

    433 students

  • RIO GRANDE ELEMENTARY

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · BELEN

    359 students

  • GIL SANCHEZ ELEMENTARY

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · BELEN

    304 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,352
Loan principal$213,869
Down payment$53,467
Total interest paid$272,778

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$1,708
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
88th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
38th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 87002?
The typical home in 87002 is worth $267,336, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 87002?
Home values in 87002 are up 1.6% over the past year, and up 7.0% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 87002?
The effective property tax rate in 87002 is 0.6% — roughly $1,613 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 87002?
ZIP code 87002 has a population of 21,265 and a median household income of $51,961.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Cochiti Lake CDP, NM

    Typical home
    $279,568
    Gross yield
  • South Valley CDP, NM

    Typical home
    $280,731
    Gross yield
    5.9%
  • Peña Blanca CDP, NM

    Typical home
    $282,172
    Gross yield
  • Albuquerque, NM

    Typical home
    $249,740
    Gross yield
    5.3%
  • Albuquerque, NM

    Typical home
    $285,229
    Gross yield
    4.1%
  • Ponderosa CDP, NM

    Typical home
    $288,208
    Gross yield

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