Albuquerque
City in Bernalillo County, New Mexico
Albuquerque is a city in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, with 564,559 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,312 ft (1,619 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, 4.0 miles N.
- 564,559residents (2020 Census)
- 5,312 ftelevation · 1,619 m
- 187.4 sq miland area · 485.4 km²
- 3,012 / sq mipopulation density
- 87101main ZIP code (15 in total)
About Albuquerque
Albuquerque is the most populous city in the U.S. state of New Mexico. Founded in 1706 as La Villa de Alburquerque by Santa Fe de Nuevo México governor Francisco Cuervo y Valdés, and named in honor of Francisco Fernández de la Cueva, 10th Duke of Alburquerque and Viceroy of New Spain, it was an outpost on El Camino Real, linking Mexico City to the northernmost territories of New Spain. It is the county seat of Bernalillo County.
Located in the Albuquerque Basin, the city is flanked by the Sandia Mountains to the east and the West Mesa to the west, with the Rio Grande and its bosque flowing north-to-south through the middle. According to the 2020 census, Albuquerque had 564,559 residents, making it the 32nd most populous city in the U.S. and the fourth largest in the Southwest. The Albuquerque metropolitan area had 955,000 residents in 2023, and forms part of the Albuquerque–Santa Fe–Los Alamos combined statistical area, which had a population of 1,162,523.
Albuquerque is a hub for technology, fine arts, and mass media. It hosts New Mexico's primary international airport,
Albuquerque International Sunport, and the state's flagship and largest university, the University of New Mexico. The U.S. federal government has a strong presence through Sandia National Laboratories, one of three laboratories of the National Nuclear Security Administration, and Kirtland Air Force Base, the largest installation in the Air Force Global Strike Command.
Nicknamed ABQ, Burque, and Duke City, Albuquerque is home to several historic landmarks, including over 160 sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Notable annual events include the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, the largest balloon festival in the world, previously the Gathering of Nations, which was the largest powwow in North America, and the New Mexico State Fair. Albuquerque is also known for its restaurant scene, which features both New Mexican and global cuisine, and as a center of New Mexican music and architecture.
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Living in Albuquerque
- Median household income
- $68,317
- Median home value
- $291,500
- Median rent
- $1,145/mo
- Median age
- 38.8
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Albuquerque had 564,559 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 564,559 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,012 per sq mi (1,163 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Albuquerque at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Bernalillo County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 564,559 (2020) |
| Land area | 187.41 sq mi (485.4 km²) |
| Water area | 1.54 sq mi (4.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,312 ft (1,619 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.1048° N, 106.6468° W |
| ZIP codes | 87101, 87102, 87104, 87105, 87106, 87107, 87108, 87109, 87110, 87111, 87112, 87113, 87114, 87116, 87120 |
| Official website | cabq.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3502000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Albuquerque
- Los Ranchos de Albuquerque4.0 mi N
- North Valley5.0 mi N
- Kirtland AFB6.3 mi SE
- South Valley6.9 mi S
- Paradise Hills7.2 mi NW
- Edith Enclave8.1 mi NE
- Corrales9.4 mi N
- Sandia Heights10.2 mi NE
- Carnuel11.1 mi E
- Pueblo of Sandia Village11.2 mi N
- Pajarito Mesa11.5 mi SW
- Rio Rancho12.8 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Albuquerque
What county is Albuquerque in?
Albuquerque is in Bernalillo County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Albuquerque, NM?
564,559 people lived in Albuquerque at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Albuquerque, NM?
The main ZIP code is 87101. Other ZIP codes: 87102, 87104, 87105, 87106, 87107, 87108, 87109, 87110, 87111, 87112, 87113, 87114.
What is the elevation of Albuquerque?
5,312 feet (1,619 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Albuquerque?
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque (4.0 mi), North Valley (5.0 mi), Kirtland AFB (6.3 mi), South Valley (6.9 mi), Paradise Hills (7.2 mi).
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