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U.S. ZIP Code · NM87031

Valencia County · Albuquerque, NM

Typical home value

$325,231[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.7%
5-year / yr
+6.2%
10-year / yr
+7.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+14.5%
vs metro
-7.6%
vs state
+16.3%
ZIP 87031 location in NM
Location of ZIP 87031 in NM

Price history

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

The typical home in 87031 is worth $325,231 — 7.6% below the Albuquerque, NM median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.7%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,012 a month — a 7.4% gross rental yield. 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
$2,012[2]
Gross yield
7.4%[2]
Cap rate
4.5%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,038[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
47,514[3]
Median household income
$60,902[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
17
Elementary
10
Middle
2
High
3
  • LOS LUNAS HIGH

    High · Grades 9–12 · LOS LUNAS

    1,450 students

  • VALENCIA HIGH

    High · Grades 9–12 · LOS LUNAS

    916 students

  • LOS LUNAS MIDDLE

    Middle · Grades 7–8 · LOS LUNAS

    754 students

  • KATHERINE GALLEGOS ELEMENTARY

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · LOS LUNAS

    615 students

  • SUNDANCE ELEMENTARY

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · LOS LUNAS

    591 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 yield7.4%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.5%
Annual rent$24,142

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$1,645
Loan principal$260,185
Down payment$65,046
Total interest paid$331,851

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 ratio1.04
Monthly cost to own$2,086
Monthly rent$2,012

Owning and renting are roughly even.

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
59th percentile[1]
Rental yield
100th percentile[2]
Property tax
41st percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 87031?
The typical home in 87031 is worth $325,231, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 87031?
Home values in 87031 are up 1.7% over the past year, and up 6.2% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 87031?
A typical home in 87031 rents for about $2,012 a month, a gross rental yield of 7.4%.
What is the property tax rate in 87031?
The effective property tax rate in 87031 is 0.6% — roughly $2,038 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 87031?
ZIP code 87031 has a population of 47,514 and a median household income of $60,902.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Albuquerque, NM

    Typical home
    $323,801
    Gross yield
    5.5%
  • Albuquerque, NM

    Typical home
    $321,206
    Gross yield
    5.2%
  • Albuquerque, NM

    Typical home
    $342,645
    Gross yield
    4.4%
  • Santa Ana Pueblo CDP, NM

    Typical home
    $346,240
    Gross yield
  • Albuquerque, NM

    Typical home
    $348,514
    Gross yield
    4.4%
  • Rio Rancho Estates CDP, NM

    Typical home
    $350,923
    Gross yield
    6.3%

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