Zip code 87106: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 87106
87106 is a suburban zip code in Albuquerque, New Mexico (Bernalillo County), covering 36 sq mi of land. About 26,953 people live here, or 753 per square mile. The median resident is 32 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $49,781 a year, 38% below the national median of $80,734. 22.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $354,200, or 7.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 39% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $936 a month.
53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 18.9 minutes each way, and 15% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in education; healthcare; and office and administrative support. 26% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.
How 87106 compares
- 97thWeaknessU.S. 0.483 · NM 0.47724th of 307 in NM
- Government workers23.9%93rdU.S. 14.5% · NM 23.4%145th of 308 in NM
- Poverty rate22.9%89thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · NM 17.8%108th of 311 in NM
- 83rdWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · NM 50.2%68th of 236 in NM
- 82ndStrengthU.S. 35.7% · NM 31%27th of 315 in NM
- Diversity index64.682ndU.S. 61.4 · NM 62.713th of 315 in NM
- Housing vacancy11.8%78thU.S. 10.1% · NM 12.5%226th of 311 in NM
- Uninsured rate10.9%75thU.S. 8.4% · NM 9.6%115th of 312 in NM
- Healthcare workers11.1%72ndU.S. 9.7% · NM 10.3%96th of 308 in NM
- Work from home15.4%63rdU.S. 15.1% · NM 12.2%96th of 307 in NM
- 62ndU.S. 14.1% · NM 9.4%39th of 315 in NM
- Median home value$354,20054thU.S. $332,700 · NM $248,10033rd of 250 in NM
- Tech workers2.9%50thU.S. 3.8% · NM 2.7%59th of 308 in NM
- 47thU.S. 5.2% · NM 6%150th of 309 in NM
- Per capita income$38,07144thU.S. $44,673 · NM $36,21890th of 312 in NM
- Population26,95343rdU.S. 334,922,499 · NM 2,120,24628th of 315 in NM
- Population density753/sq mi39thU.S. 95/sq mi · NM 18/sq mi29th of 315 in NM
- Broadband access90.1%35thU.S. 91% · NM 86.5%74th of 311 in NM
- 30thU.S. 17.2% · NM 19.3%243rd of 315 in NM
- Veterans3.9%25thU.S. 6.2% · NM 7.9%217th of 315 in NM
- 17thU.S. 10% · NM 10.2%186th of 308 in NM
- 16thU.S. $1,413 · NM $1,06781st of 173 in NM
- Median household income$49,7819thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · NM $64,059155th of 256 in NM
- Average commute18.9 min9thStrengthU.S. 26.4 min · NM 23.5 min195th of 235 in NM
- 8thU.S. 38.9 · NM 39.4280th of 314 in NM
- Homeownership rate38.5%8thWeaknessU.S. 65.2% · NM 70%302nd of 311 in NM
- Residents under 1814.6%7thU.S. 22% · NM 21.7%209th of 315 in NM
- Median earnings per worker$32,4015thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · NM $41,758187th of 278 in NM
| Measure | 87106 | Bernalillo | NM | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in NM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income inequality (Gini)Weakness | 0.548 | 0.467 | 0.477 | 0.483 | 24th of 307 | |
| Government workers | 23.9% | 22.3% | 23.4% | 14.5% | 145th of 308 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 22.9% | 15.2% | 17.8% | 12.5% | 108th of 311 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 60% | 52% | 50.2% | 51.1% | 68th of 236 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherStrength | 52.7% | 38.2% | 31% | 35.7% | 27th of 315 | |
| Diversity index | 64.6 | 61.7 | 62.7 | 61.4 | 13th of 315 | |
| Housing vacancy | 11.8% | 5.7% | 12.5% | 10.1% | 226th of 311 | |
| Uninsured rate | 10.9% | 8.8% | 9.6% | 8.4% | 115th of 312 | |
| Healthcare workers | 11.1% | 10.5% | 10.3% | 9.7% | 96th of 308 | |
| Work from home | 15.4% | 14.9% | 12.2% | 15.1% | 96th of 307 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 13.9% | 10.5% | 9.4% | 14.1% | 39th of 315 | |
| Median home value | $354,200 | $292,900 | $248,100 | $332,700 | 33rd of 250 | |
| Tech workers | 2.9% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 3.8% | 59th of 308 | |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7% | 5.3% | 6% | 5.2% | 150th of 309 | |
| Per capita income | $38,071 | $40,690 | $36,218 | $44,673 | 90th of 312 | |
| Population | 26,953 | 673,930 | 2,120,246 | 334,922,499 | 28th of 315 | |
| Population density | 753/sq mi | 580/sq mi | 18/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 29th of 315 | |
| Broadband access | 90.1% | 90% | 86.5% | 91% | 74th of 311 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 14% | 18.3% | 19.3% | 17.2% | 243rd of 315 | |
| Veterans | 3.9% | 8% | 7.9% | 6.2% | 217th of 315 | |
| Self-employed workers | 6.8% | 9.5% | 10.2% | 10% | 186th of 308 | |
| Median gross rent | $936 | $1,144 | $1,067 | $1,413 | 81st of 173 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $49,781 | $69,473 | $64,059 | $80,734 | 155th of 256 | |
| Average commuteStrength | 18.9 min | 22.9 min | 23.5 min | 26.4 min | 195th of 235 | |
| Median age | 32 | 39.5 | 39.4 | 38.9 | 280th of 314 | |
| Homeownership rateWeakness | 38.5% | 64.5% | 70% | 65.2% | 302nd of 311 | |
| Residents under 18 | 14.6% | 20.3% | 21.7% | 22% | 209th of 315 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $32,401 | $45,794 | $41,758 | $49,666 | 187th of 278 |
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
- White44%
- Black4%
- Hispanic39%
- Asian3%
- Native American3%
- Pacific Islander0.1%
- Other1.0%
- Multiracial6%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 12,357
- Average household size
- 2
- Family households
- 37.9%
- Married couples
- 23.2%
- Living alone
- 51%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 3.9%
- Male / female
- 51% / 49%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 14,003
- Owner-occupied
- 38.5%
- Vacant
- 11.8%
- Median year built
- 1961
- Median rooms
- 4.5
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 60%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 39.8%
- Home value to income
- 7.1× (U.S. 4.1×)
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 | 87106 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $57,231 | $74,888 |
| Service | $14,549 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $23,033 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $30,721 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $22,760 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 92.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 52.7%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 29.1%
- Households with broadband
- 90.1%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 74.3%
- No internet access
- 4.3%
- Without health insurance
- 10.9%
- Limited-English households
- 3.1%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Albuquerque
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Bernalillo County
- Center point
- 35.0071° N, 106.6098° W
- Land area
- 36 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Time zone
- Mountain Time (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Albuquerque90% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 87106
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87116 | Albuquerque, NM | 4 mi | $83,774 |
| 87105 | Albuquerque, NM | 4.3 mi | $55,644 |
| 87103 | Albuquerque, NM · PO box | 4.4 mi | — |
| 87119 | Albuquerque, NM · PO box | 4.4 mi | — |
| 87125 | Albuquerque, NM · PO box | 4.4 mi | — |
| 87131 | Albuquerque, NM · PO box | 4.4 mi | — |
| 87153 | Albuquerque, NM · PO box | 4.4 mi | — |
| 87154 | Albuquerque, NM · PO box | 4.4 mi | — |
| 87174 | Rio Rancho, NM · PO box | 4.4 mi | — |
| 87176 | Albuquerque, NM · PO box | 4.4 mi | — |
| 87181 | Albuquerque, NM · PO box | 4.4 mi | — |
| 87184 | Albuquerque, NM · PO box | 4.4 mi | — |
Zip codes like 87106 elsewhere
Questions about 87106
What city is zip code 87106?
87106 is assigned to Albuquerque, New Mexico. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 87106 in?
87106 is in Bernalillo County, New Mexico.
What is the population of 87106?
About 26,953 people live in 87106, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 87106 in?
87106 is in Mountain Time.
What is the median household income in 87106?
The median household income in 87106 is $49,781.
What zip codes are near 87106?
The closest zip codes to 87106 are 87116, 87105, 87103, 87119, 87125.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 87106, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.