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U.S. ZIP Code · NM87144

Sandoval County · Albuquerque, NM

Typical home value

$374,618[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.6%
5-year / yr
+6.5%
10-year / yr
+7.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+31.9%
vs metro
+6.4%
vs state
+34.0%
ZIP 87144 location in NM
Location of ZIP 87144 in NM

Price history

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

The typical home in 87144 is worth $374,618 — 6.4% above the Albuquerque, NM median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.6%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,854 a month — a 5.9% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.8%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,854[2]
Gross yield
5.9%[2]
Cap rate
3.6%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,868[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
51,837[3]
Median household income
$94,550[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+788[5]
Moved in
5,205
Moved out
4,417

Schools

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

Public schools
10
Elementary
6
Middle
2
High
1
  • CLEVELAND HIGH SCHOOL

    High · Grades 9–12 · RIO RANCHO

    2,625 students

  • RIO RANCHO MIDDLE SCHOOL

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · RIO RANCHO

    1,125 students

  • MOUNTAIN VIEW MIDDLE

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · RIO RANCHO

    902 students

  • VISTA GRANDE ELEMENTARY

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · RIO RANCHO

    758 students

  • SANDIA VISTA ELEMENTARY

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · RIO RANCHO

    692 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 yield5.9%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.6%
Annual rent$22,246

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$1,894
Loan principal$299,694
Down payment$74,924
Total interest paid$382,243

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 ratio1.32
Monthly cost to own$2,447
Monthly rent$1,854

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
76th percentile[1]
Rental yield
84th percentile[2]
Property tax
59th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 87144?
The typical home in 87144 is worth $374,618, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 87144?
Home values in 87144 are up 0.6% over the past year, and up 6.5% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 87144?
A typical home in 87144 rents for about $1,854 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.9%.
What is the property tax rate in 87144?
The effective property tax rate in 87144 is 0.8% — roughly $2,868 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 87144?
ZIP code 87144 has a population of 51,837 and a median household income of $94,550.

#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%
  • Albuquerque, NM

    Typical home
    $368,872
    Gross yield
    4.5%
  • Albuquerque, NM

    Typical home
    $381,123
    Gross yield
    4.3%
  • Albuquerque, NM

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

    Typical home
    $355,135
    Gross yield
  • Albuquerque, NM

    Typical home
    $354,333
    Gross yield
    5.1%

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