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South Valley, NM
Census-designated place in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. ZIP codes: 87105.
Population
37,120
Land area
29sq mi
People per sq mi
1,280
ZIP codes
1
South Valley and its ZIP codes
South Valley at a glance
- South Valley is about 73 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 9th among 495 cities and towns in New Mexico.
- The median household income is $58,224, 9% below the New Mexico median of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $224,300 (10% below New Mexico) and median rent is $954 a month.
Local data for South Valley, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
South Valley, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,224
Poverty rate
18.5%
Median home value
$224,300
Median rent
$954/mo
Homeownership
74.4%
Bachelor's or higher
15.1%
Median age
41.7
Average commute
25.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (22,181), Irish Americans (1,359), German Americans (1,319).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bernalillo County. PPP loans are for South Valley.
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
$47.7M
537 loans, 5,962 jobs reported
How people get to work
South Valley, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.0%
- Carpooled13.6%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home8.3%
Average one-way commute: 25.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
South Valley, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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
93° / 22°F
9.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in South Valley, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.0%
U.S. 33.3% +3.7 pts
Diabetes
15.4%
U.S. 12.1% +3.3 pts
Smoking
13.9%
U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
23.3%
U.S. 11.1% +12.2 pts
ZIP codes in South Valley
1 in or overlapping South Valley. Population shown
Cities near South Valley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AlbuquerqueCity | 5.4 mi | 187.3 |
| Pajarito MesaCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 21.3 |
| Kirtland AFBCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 5.4 |
| IsletaCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0.7 |
| Los Ranchos de AlbuquerqueVillage | 10 mi | 4.5 |
| ChicalCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| North ValleyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 6.9 |
| Bosque FarmsVillage | 11 mi | 3.9 |
| Paradise HillsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1 |
| CarnuelCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.3 |
| PeraltaTown | 13 mi | 4.4 |
| Edith EnclaveCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| ValenciaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2 |
| Los LunasVillage | 15 mi | 20.4 |
| Sandia HeightsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| CorralesVillage | 16 mi | 10.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is South Valley, NM in?
- South Valley is in Bernalillo County, New Mexico.
- What ZIP codes are in South Valley, NM?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping South Valley include 87105.
- What is the population of South Valley, NM?
- About 37,120 people live in South Valley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near South Valley?
- Nearby places include Albuquerque (5.4 mi), Pajarito Mesa (6.3 mi), Kirtland AFB (6.5 mi), Isleta (7.8 mi), Los Ranchos de Albuquerque (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023