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U.S. ZIP Code · NM87109

Bernalillo County · Albuquerque, NM

Typical home value

$381,123[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
0.0%
5-year / yr
+5.7%
10-year / yr
+6.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+34.2%
vs metro
+8.3%
vs state
+36.3%
ZIP 87109 location in NM
Location of ZIP 87109 in NM

Price history

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

The typical home in 87109 is worth $381,123 — 8.3% above the Albuquerque, NM median. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.0%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,364 a month — a 4.3% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.9%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,364[2]
Gross yield
4.3%[2]
Cap rate
2.6%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.9%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,285[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
39,324[3]
Median household income
$58,900[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-833[5]
Moved in
14,633
Moved out
15,466

Schools

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

Public schools
9
Elementary
4
Middle
0
High
3
  • EXPLORE ACADEMY

    Other · Grades K–12 · EXPLORE ACADEMY

    1,354 students

  • DENNIS CHAVEZ ELEMENTARY

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · ALBUQUERQUE

    578 students

  • NEW MEXICO INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · ALBUQUERQUE

    401 students

  • EDMUND G ROSS ELEMENTARY

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · ALBUQUERQUE

    364 students

  • ARROYO DEL OSO ELEMENTARY

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · ALBUQUERQUE

    294 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 yield4.3%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.6%
Annual rent$16,364

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$1,927
Loan principal$304,898
Down payment$76,225
Total interest paid$388,881

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 ratio1.85
Monthly cost to own$2,518
Monthly rent$1,364

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

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
44th percentile[1]
Rental yield
16th percentile[2]
Property tax
84th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 87109?
The typical home in 87109 is worth $381,123, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 87109?
Home values in 87109 are down 0.0% over the past year, and up 5.7% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 87109?
A typical home in 87109 rents for about $1,364 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.3%.
What is the property tax rate in 87109?
The effective property tax rate in 87109 is 0.9% — roughly $3,285 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 87109?
ZIP code 87109 has a population of 39,324 and a median household income of $58,900.

#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
    $377,708
    Gross yield
    5.3%
  • Rio Rancho, NM

    Typical home
    $374,618
    Gross yield
    5.9%
  • Albuquerque, NM

    Typical home
    $368,872
    Gross yield
    4.5%
  • San Felipe Pueblo CDP, NM

    Typical home
    $396,243
    Gross yield
  • Albuquerque, NM

    Typical home
    $361,443
    Gross yield
    5.3%
  • Peralta, NM

    Typical home
    $404,473
    Gross yield

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