| City: | Albuquerque, New Mexico |
| Names to Avoid: | Metropolitan Detention Ctr |
| County: | Bernalillo County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:23:41 AM |
| Population: | 1,297 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 505 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 35.0078, -106.8581 |
| Land Area: | 0.24 sq mi |
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The Metropolitan Detention Center, Bernalillo County's primary adult detention facility, operates under dedicated ZIP code 87151 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Opened in 2003, this county jail processes bookings, holds pretrial detainees, and houses sentenced inmates serving shorter terms. The facility spans 0.24 square miles on the southwest edge of the Albuquerque metro area, approximately 2.7 miles from the West Of Westland neighborhood.
The 2020 Census counted 1,297 residents within this ZIP code, with 100% living in institutional group quarters. A median age of 32.8 years reflects the typical demographic profile of a detention population. Zero housing units exist here; everyone counted is in custody. The facility has held this dedicated postal designation for over two decades, enabling mail to route directly to the jail's screening operation rather than through standard Albuquerque post offices.
Mail sent to inmates requires the recipient's full legal name and booking number. All correspondence is inspected by facility staff before delivery. Albuquerque is the valid mailing city for this designation.
| Population: | 1,297 |
| Median Age: | 32.8 |
| Housing Units: | 0 |
ZIP Code 87151 has 1,297 residents and 0 households. The median age is 32.8 years, younger than the state (39.2) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 83.8% male and 16.2% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (81.8%, much higher than the state average of 51.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (50.9%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 50.9%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 1,297Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,261Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 5,404.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 0Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 0.00Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 0.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,640 | 1,261 | 1,231 | 1,261 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,297 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 32.8
Male Median Age: 32.9
Female Median Age: 32.4
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 145 | 220 | 218 | 188 | 119 | 75 | 35 | 38 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 27 | 35 | 60 | 33 | 33 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 172 | 255 | 278 | 221 | 152 | 79 | 41 | 41 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| White: | 1,061 | 54.66% |
| Black: | 122 | 6.29% |
| Hispanic:* | 660 | 34.00% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 94 | 4.84% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 4 | 0.21% |
| Total: | 1,941 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 1,087 | 83.81% | 32.9 years |
| Females: | 210 | 16.19% | 32.4 years |
| Total: | 1,297 | 100% | 32.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,222 | 96.91% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 16 | 1.27% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 23 | 3.09% |
| Total Population: | 1,261 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,222 | 96.91% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 39 | 3.09% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $34,792 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $34,792 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $26,921 | $29,509 | $30,147 | $34,792 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 1,261 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 1,261 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0% |
| Service: | 0 | 0% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 0 | 100% |
In 2024, 3.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 64.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (63.33%). College enrollment is 36.67%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 78 | 7.27% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 308 | 28.70% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 314 | 29.26% |
| Some college, no degree: | 268 | 24.98% |
| Associate's degree: | 65 | 6.06% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 27 | 2.52% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 13 | 1.21% |
| Total: | 1,073 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 687 | 64.03% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 40 | 3.73% |
| Private Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Public Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 57 | 63.33% |
| College or graduate school: | 33 | 36.67% |
| Total: | 90 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 57 | 63.33% |
ZIP Code 87151 is assigned to a single organization or institution. Detailed business demographics are not published for unique ZIP Codes.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 17,853Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 87151 is located in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, within the Albuquerque, NM Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 10740) and New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 887,077 people, about 0.15% of whom live in ZIP Code 87151. It covers 0.24 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Albuquerque, NMSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 10740Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 887,077Source: Census |
| MSA: | Albuquerque, NM MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.24 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 71739.49 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 3502000Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Albuquerque city; New MexicoSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 87151 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.