Zip code 87006: Bosque, New Mexico
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 87006
87006 is a rural zip code in Bosque, New Mexico (Socorro County), covering 62 sq mi of land. About 1,313 people live here, or 21 per square mile. The median resident is 19.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $93,750 a year, 16% above the national median of $80,734. 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 83% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.
30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 34.5 minutes each way, and 20% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; education; and construction and repair.
How 87006 compares
- 99thWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · NM 50.2%39th of 236 in NM
- Residents under 1838.8%99thU.S. 22% · NM 21.7%11th of 315 in NM
- Housing vacancy31.9%98thU.S. 10.1% · NM 12.5%70th of 311 in NM
- Government workers23.1%92ndU.S. 14.5% · NM 23.4%162nd of 308 in NM
- Average commute34.5 min90thWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · NM 23.5 min47th of 235 in NM
- Veterans9.5%87thU.S. 6.2% · NM 7.9%102nd of 315 in NM
- Median earnings per worker$68,64086thStrengthU.S. $49,666 · NM $41,75822nd of 278 in NM
- Homeownership rate82.6%84thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · NM 70%149th of 311 in NM
- Work from home20.2%78thU.S. 15.1% · NM 12.2%60th of 307 in NM
- Median household income$93,75066thU.S. $80,734 · NM $64,05921st of 256 in NM
- 45thU.S. 35.7% · NM 31%93rd of 315 in NM
- Diversity index26.319thU.S. 61.4 · NM 62.7233rd of 315 in NM
- 11thU.S. 9.7% · NM 10.3%182nd of 308 in NM
- 10thU.S. 14.1% · NM 9.4%184th of 315 in NM
- 8thU.S. 17.2% · NM 19.3%280th of 315 in NM
- Population density21/sq mi3rdU.S. 95/sq mi · NM 18/sq mi123rd of 315 in NM
- Population1,3132ndU.S. 334,922,499 · NM 2,120,246157th of 315 in NM
- Per capita income$18,8112ndWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · NM $36,218268th of 312 in NM
- Uninsured rate1.3%2ndStrengthU.S. 8.4% · NM 9.6%255th of 312 in NM
- Median age19.61stU.S. 38.9 · NM 39.4310th of 314 in NM
- Poverty rate1.6%1stStrengthU.S. 12.5% · NM 17.8%279th of 311 in NM
- 1stStrengthU.S. 5.2% · NM 6%308th of 309 in NM
- Broadband access70.2%1stWeaknessU.S. 91% · NM 86.5%234th of 311 in NM
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · NM 2.7%306th of 308 in NM
- 1stU.S. 10% · NM 10.2%222nd of 308 in NM
- 1stStrengthU.S. 0.483 · NM 0.477286th of 307 in NM
| Measure | 87006 | Socorro | NM | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in NM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 77.8% | 62.7% | 50.2% | 51.1% | 39th of 236 | |
| Residents under 18 | 38.8% | 24% | 21.7% | 22% | 11th of 315 | |
| Housing vacancy | 31.9% | 31.5% | 12.5% | 10.1% | 70th of 311 | |
| Government workers | 23.1% | 31.3% | 23.4% | 14.5% | 162nd of 308 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 34.5 min | 16.2 min | 23.5 min | 26.4 min | 47th of 235 | |
| Veterans | 9.5% | 7.1% | 7.9% | 6.2% | 102nd of 315 | |
| Median earnings per workerStrength | $68,640 | $31,656 | $41,758 | $49,666 | 22nd of 278 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 82.6% | 75.1% | 70% | 65.2% | 149th of 311 | |
| Work from home | 20.2% | 18% | 12.2% | 15.1% | 60th of 307 | |
| Median household income | $93,750 | $36,570 | $64,059 | $80,734 | 21st of 256 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.7% | 19% | 31% | 35.7% | 93rd of 315 | |
| Diversity index | 26.3 | 62.6 | 62.7 | 61.4 | 233rd of 315 | |
| Healthcare workers | 6.5% | 5.5% | 10.3% | 9.7% | 182nd of 308 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 1.6% | 4.2% | 9.4% | 14.1% | 184th of 315 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 9.9% | 21% | 19.3% | 17.2% | 280th of 315 | |
| Population density | 21/sq mi | 2/sq mi | 18/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 123rd of 315 | |
| Population | 1,313 | 16,200 | 2,120,246 | 334,922,499 | 157th of 315 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $18,811 | $26,858 | $36,218 | $44,673 | 268th of 312 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 1.3% | 9.4% | 9.6% | 8.4% | 255th of 312 | |
| Median age | 19.6 | 40.3 | 39.4 | 38.9 | 310th of 314 | |
| Poverty rateStrength | 1.6% | 33.2% | 17.8% | 12.5% | 279th of 311 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 0% | 1.3% | 6% | 5.2% | 308th of 309 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 70.2% | 63% | 86.5% | 91% | 234th of 311 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 3.8% | 306th of 308 | |
| Self-employed workers | 3.6% | 14.6% | 10.2% | 10% | 222nd of 308 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.224 | 0.554 | 0.477 | 0.483 | 286th of 307 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White13%
- Black0.3%
- Hispanic85%
- Asian0%
- Native American2%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial0%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 258
- Average household size
- 5.1
- Family households
- 85.7%
- Married couples
- 70.5%
- Living alone
- 7.4%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 9.5%
- Male / female
- 50% / 50%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 379
- Owner-occupied
- 82.6%
- Vacant
- 31.9%
- Median year built
- 1987
- Median rooms
- 5.2
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 77.8%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 77.8%
- Home value to income
- —
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 87006 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $84,200 | $74,888 |
| Service | — | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $8,988 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $58,350 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | — | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 97.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.7%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 8.8%
- Households with broadband
- 70.2%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 42.2%
- No internet access
- 7%
- Without health insurance
- 1.3%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Bosque
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Socorro County
- Center point
- 34.4845° N, 106.8435° W
- Land area
- 62 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Time zone
- Mountain Time (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
87006 spans 2 counties
- Socorro County96% of land
- Valencia County4% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Abeytas (unincorporated)2% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 87006
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87062 | Veguita, NM | 8.5 mi | $20,539 |
| 87023 | Jarales, NM | 9.1 mi | — |
| 87028 | La Joya, NM | 9.6 mi | — |
| 87002 | Belen, NM | 11 mi | $51,961 |
| 87831 | San Acacia, NM | 14 mi | $12,397 |
| 87060 | Tome, NM | 19 mi | — |
| 87828 | Polvadera, NM | 20 mi | — |
| 87031 | Los Lunas, NM | 21 mi | $60,902 |
| 87823 | Lemitar, NM | 22 mi | — |
| 87042 | Peralta, NM | 25 mi | $73,057 |
| 87068 | Bosque Farms, NM | 30 mi | $79,602 |
| 87061 | Torreon, NM | 30 mi | $44,277 |
Questions about 87006
What city is zip code 87006?
87006 is assigned to Bosque, New Mexico. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 87006 in?
87006 is mostly in Socorro County, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 87006?
About 1,313 people live in 87006, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 87006 in?
87006 is in Mountain Time.
What is the median household income in 87006?
The median household income in 87006 is $93,750.
What zip codes are near 87006?
The closest zip codes to 87006 are 87062, 87023, 87028, 87002, 87831.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 87006, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.