Albuquerque, NM GIS Map
Albuquerque is a city in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, with a population of about 564,559. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Bernalillo County
- Population
- 564,559
- Elevation
- 4,955 ft
- Coordinates
- 35.0844, -106.6504
- ZIP codes (40)
- 87101, 87102, 87103, 87104, 87105, 87106 …
- Land area
- 187.3 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/Denver
About Albuquerque, NM
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.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Cities Near Albuquerque
- South Valley, NM6 mi
- Rio Rancho, NM10 mi
- Corrales, NM11 mi
- Bernalillo, NM16 mi
- Los Lunas, NM20 mi
- Belen, NM30 mi
- Santa Fe, NM58 mi
- Los Alamos, NM59 mi
Other Cities in Bernalillo County
GIS Data for Albuquerque, NM
The Albuquerque map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Albuquerque without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
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FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Albuquerque Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
562,218
Households
243,733
Median household income
$68,317
Median age
38.8 years
Median home value
$291,500
Median gross rent
$1,145/mo
Owner-occupied homes
61.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
39.2%
Below poverty level
15.5%
Land area
187.3 sq mi
Population density
3,002 / sq mi
County
Albuquerque Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
545,852
April 2020 (estimates base)
564,549
July 2024 estimate
560,326
Change 2010-2020
+3.4%
Change 2020-2024
-0.7%
Photos of Albuquerque
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Albuquerque
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Albuquerque.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Chavez Federal Building | 500 Gold Ave SW, 87102 | Owned | 301,261 | — |
| Pete V. Domenici United States Courthouse | 333 Lomas Blvd NW, 87102 | Owned | 256,971 | — |
| Albuquerque Teleservice | 500 Lead Ave SW, 87102 | Leased | 153,465 | Oct 2031 |
| Luecking Park | 4200 Luecking Park Ave NE, 87107 | Leased | 112,402 | Jun 2041 |
| Albuquerque Plaza | 201 3rd St NW, 87102 | Leased | 86,795 | Aug 2028 |
| Albuquerque Plaza | 201 3rd St NW, 87102 | Leased | 86,795 | Jul 2043 |
| Albuquerque Plaza | 201 3rd St NW, 87102 | Leased | 86,795 | Mar 2034 |
| Albuquerque Warehouse Depot | 1600 12th St NW, 87104 | Owned | 76,682 | — |
| Crick & Watson | 5441 Watson Dr SE, 87106 | Leased | 71,100 | Jan 2027 |
| 4101 Jefferson Plaza NE | 4101 Jefferson Plz NE, 87109 | Leased | 63,433 | Nov 2034 |
| Albuquerque Federal Building And US Courthouse | 421 Gold Ave SW, 87102 | Owned | 62,621 | — |
| 2660 Fritts Crossing SE | 2660 Fritts Xing SE, 87106 | Leased | 41,847 | May 2031 |
| Journal Center | 4400 Masthead St NE, 87109 | Leased | 31,775 | Apr 2034 |
| 555 Broadway NE | 555 Broadway Blvd NE, 87102 | Leased | 28,750 | Mar 2030 |
| Altura Office Complex | 4101 Indian School Rd NE, 87110 | Leased | 25,358 | Aug 2036 |
| First State Bank | 111 Lomas Blvd NW, 87102 | Leased | 24,668 | Feb 2040 |
| 7400 Meridian | 7400 Meridian Pl NW, 87121 | Leased | 24,340 | Dec 2033 |
| Albuquerque Usga | 6700 Edith Blvd NE, 87113 | Leased | 22,478 | Sep 2036 |
| 2113 Osuna Rd NE | 2113 Osuna Rd NE, 87113 | Leased | 22,216 | May 2029 |
| Copper Pointe | 10500 Copper Ave NE, 87123 | Leased | 20,962 | Jul 2027 |
| 6200 Jefferson Blvd NE | 6200 Jefferson St NE, 87109 | Leased | 19,978 | Jul 2030 |
| N.M.E.R.I. Building | 901 University Blvd SE, 87106 | Leased | 19,021 | Feb 2035 |
| 2105 Osuna NE | 2105 Osuna Rd NE, 87113 | Leased | 15,000 | Aug 2034 |
| 1551 Mercantile Ave NE | 1551 Mercantile Ave NE, 87107 | Leased | 14,807 | Dec 2032 |
| Old Terminal Bldg | 2920 Yale Blvd SE, 87106 | Leased | 12,081 | Sep 2026 |
Showing the 25 largest of 40 properties.
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Albuquerque
General soil map unit at the city center: Gila-Bluepoint
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- B (moderate infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 18.8 cm
- Typical slope
- 1%
- Flooding frequency
- None
Soil Components
- Gila19%
Entisols · Typic Torrifluvents
- Gila11%
Entisols · Typic Torrifluvents
- Riverwash9%
- Bluepoint9%
Entisols · Typic Torripsamments
- Vinton7%
Entisols · Typic Torrifluvents
- Brazito6%
Entisols · Typic Torripsamments
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Albuquerque
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Albuquerque Intl Ap, Nm weather station, elevation 5,310 ft, 3.5 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 91°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 26°F
Annual precipitation
8.8 in
Annual snowfall
7.9 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 48 | 54 | 63 | 70 | 80 | 90 | 91 | 89 | 82 | 71 | 57 | 47 |
| Avg low °F | 26 | 30 | 36 | 43 | 52 | 62 | 66 | 65 | 58 | 46 | 34 | 27 |
| Precip. in | 0.36 | 0.43 | 0.46 | 0.51 | 0.44 | 0.57 | 1.64 | 1.31 | 1.15 | 0.87 | 0.57 | 0.53 |
| Snow in | 1.4 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 2.8 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Albuquerque
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Bernalillo County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 94.4 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- Winter WeatherVery High
- EarthquakeRelatively Moderate
- LightningVery High
- Inland FloodingRelatively High
- Heat WaveRelatively Moderate
- HailRelatively High
- WildfireRelatively Moderate
- Strong WindRelatively Moderate
- Ice StormRelatively Moderate
- DroughtRelatively Low
- Cold WaveRelatively Low
- TornadoRelatively Low
- LandslideVery Low
- Volcanic ActivityVery Low
- AvalancheVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Albuquerque FAQ
What county is Albuquerque in?
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Albuquerque, New Mexico is located in Bernalillo County.
What is the population of Albuquerque?
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Albuquerque has a population of about 564,559, making it the largest of the 34 New Mexico cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Albuquerque?
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The elevation of Albuquerque is approximately 4,955 feet (1,510 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Albuquerque?
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ZIP codes for Albuquerque include 87101, 87102, 87103, 87104, 87105, 87106, 87107, 87108, 87109, 87110, 87111, 87112, 87113, 87114, 87115, 87116, 87119, 87120, 87121, 87122, 87123, 87125, 87131, 87151, 87153, 87154, 87158, 87176, 87181, 87184, 87185, 87187, 87190, 87191, 87192, 87193, 87194, 87195, 87196, 87197.
What time zone is Albuquerque in?
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Albuquerque is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
How far is Albuquerque from Santa Fe?
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Albuquerque is about 58 miles from Santa Fe, the capital of New Mexico, in a straight line.
What cities are near Albuquerque?
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Cities near Albuquerque include South Valley, NM (6 miles); Rio Rancho, NM (10 miles); Corrales, NM (11 miles); Bernalillo, NM (16 miles); Los Lunas, NM (20 miles).
Local notes for Albuquerque, NM
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