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Kirtland AFB, NM

Census-designated place in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. ZIP codes: 87116.

Population

3,413

Land area

5.4sq mi

People per sq mi

626

ZIP codes

1

Kirtland AFB and its ZIP codes

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Kirtland AFB at a glance

  • Kirtland AFB is about 36 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 57th among 495 cities and towns in New Mexico.
  • The median household income is $84,884, 33% above the New Mexico median of $64,059.
  • Median rent is $1,794 a month.

Local data for Kirtland AFB, NM

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Kirtland AFB, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$84,884

Poverty rate

12.9%

Median rent

$1,794/mo

Homeownership

2.1%

Bachelor's or higher

51.2%

Median age

24.4

Average commute

8.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (438), German Americans (392), Filipino Americans (240).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bernalillo County. PPP loans are for Kirtland AFB.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.6%

Sep 2026, +0.8 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$65,813

347,718 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$62,836

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$11.7B

FY 2026, $17,278 per person

PPP loans

$49.6K

3 loans, 4 jobs reported

Bernalillo County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Kirtland AFB, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone83.2%
  • Carpooled5.1%
  • Public transit0.2%
  • Walked6.2%
  • Bicycle0.8%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
  • Worked from home2.8%

Average one-way commute: 8.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Kirtland AFB, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: winter weather

Storm events since 1996

917

Countywide, mostly drought

Flood insurance policies

1,069

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

91° / 26°F

8.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Kirtland AFB, NM, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

27.2%

U.S. 33.3% -6.1 pts

Diabetes

3.3%

U.S. 12.1% -8.8 pts

Smoking

10.0%

U.S. 12.8% -2.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.8%

U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts

ZIP codes in Kirtland AFB

1 in or overlapping Kirtland AFB. Population shown

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Cities near Kirtland AFB

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
AlbuquerqueCity4 mi187.3
South ValleyCensus-designated place6.5 mi29
CarnuelCensus-designated place6.5 mi5.3
North ValleyCensus-designated place8.6 mi6.9
Los Ranchos de AlbuquerqueVillage9 mi4.5
Sandia HeightsCensus-designated place9.8 mi1.8
Edith EnclaveCensus-designated place11 mi1.5
Cedar CrestCensus-designated place12 mi3.1
TijerasVillage12 mi1.1
Paradise HillsCensus-designated place12 mi1
IsletaCensus-designated place12 mi0.7
CedroCensus-designated place12 mi5.4
Pajarito MesaCensus-designated place13 mi21.3
CorralesVillage13 mi10.8
ChicalCensus-designated place14 mi0.8
Sandia ParkCensus-designated place14 mi0.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Kirtland AFB, NM in?
Kirtland AFB is in Bernalillo County, New Mexico.
What ZIP codes are in Kirtland AFB, NM?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Kirtland AFB include 87116.
What is the population of Kirtland AFB, NM?
About 3,413 people live in Kirtland AFB, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Kirtland AFB?
Nearby places include Albuquerque (4 mi), South Valley (6.5 mi), Carnuel (6.5 mi), North Valley (8.6 mi), Los Ranchos de Albuquerque (9 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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