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ZIP Code 87121

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 76,135

ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — 87121

What is the median household income in 87121?
The median household income in 87121 is $59,184 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 87121?
The poverty rate in 87121 is 18.7% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 87121?
$192,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 87121?
The median gross rent in 87121 is $1,277 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 87121 residents have a college degree?
13.0% of adults in 87121 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
76,135
Median Income
$59,184
Median Home Value
$192,500
Poverty Rate
18.7%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.8%
Median Age
31.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$15,038 (+34.1%) Home Value: +$57,600 (+42.7%) Poverty Rate: +1.1 pp (+6.2%) Bachelor's+: +1.1 pp (+9.2%) Unemployment: -0.2 pp (-4%)

Demographics

Total Population 76,135
Median Age 31.0
Female 50.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 81.6% White (non-Hisp.) 9.2% Black 2.4% Asian 1.5% Two or More 31.8% Other 25.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
60.1%
Puerto Rican
0.3%
Cuban
0.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $59,184 ±$5,334
Per Capita Income $69,752
Median Family Income $62,702
Poverty Rate 18.7%
Child Poverty Rate 23.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 26.3%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 15.3%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
7.6%
$10–15k
5.2%
$15–25k
7.4%
$25–35k
7.6%
$35–50k
13.8%
$50–75k
22.0%
$75–100k
16.0%
$100–150k
14.9%
$150–200k
2.8%
$200k+
2.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 26,118
Owner-Occupied 76.4%
Renter-Occupied 23.6%
Vacancy Rate 3.3%
Median Home Value $192,500
Median Gross Rent $1,277
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 29.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 44.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
10.9%
$50–100k
3.2%
$100–200k
11.3%
$200–300k
37.3%
$300–500k
6.0%
$500k–$1M
0.9%
$1M+
0.2%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
9.0%
$500–1k
24.5%
$1–1.5k
43.4%
$1.5–2k
19.8%
$2–2.5k
2.8%
$2.5–3.5k
0.3%
$3.5k+
0.2%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
2.9%
1 vehicle
28.9%
2 vehicles
38.0%
3+
30.1%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
74.1%
Single-fam. att.
2.6%
2–4 units
0.8%
5–19 units
1.5%
20+ units
4.0%
Mobile home
14.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
0.1%
1940–1969
1.0%
1970–1999
12.9%
2000–2009
37.4%
2010+
12.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 80.1%
Bachelor's or Higher 13.0%
Graduate Degree 3.2%
Some College / Associate 22.1%
Less Than High School 8.9%
Enrolled in School

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 64.3%
Unemployment Rate 4.8%
Work from Home 7.7%
Self-Employed 6.1%
Government Workers 17.9%
Private For-Profit 75.8%
Industry
Edu/Health
22.1%
Retail
12.1%
Construction
12.0%
Arts/Entmt.
10.3%
Prof. Services
9.3%
Public Admin
6.7%
Manufacturing
5.3%
Transportation
5.2%
Finance
5.0%
Wholesale
4.2%
Agriculture
1.4%
Information
1.1%
Occupation
Management
25.5%
Food Prep
24.4%
Sales
21.2%
Construction
15.2%
Production
13.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 25.8 min
Drove Alone 78.8%
Carpool 12.2%
Public Transit 0.2%
Work from Home 7.7%
Walked 0.2%
Bicycle

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 25,267
Avg. Household Size 3.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 39.0%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 20.3%
Multigenerational

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.8%
5–9
6.5%
10–14
10.4%
15–19
9.9%
20–24
7.7%
25–34
15.0%
35–44
14.6%
45–54
12.2%
55–64
4.9%
65–74
4.4%
75–84
6.0%
85+
1.8%
Under 18: 29.1% Working age (18–64): 70.9% 65 and over: 8.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 18.2%
Naturalized Citizen 38.5%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 15.8%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
90.7%
Asia
6.9%
Africa
1.3%
Europe
0.6%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.1%
With a Disability 15.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 86.5%
Uninsured 13.5%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 88.0%
Has a Computer 96.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago 91.3%
Moved from Abroad 0.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023