ZIP Code 87006

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Bosque · Socorro County · New Mexico

Population
703

5/sq mi

Median income
$93,750

▲ 23% vs US

higher than 76% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
29.7%

Median age 19.6

Land area
149.6 sq mi

Denver

ZIP code 87006 in Bosque, New Mexico has a population of 703. The median household income is $93,750, which is 23% above the national average. 29.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 87006 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 149.6 square miles in Bosque, Socorro County, New Mexico. The area is home to 703 residents, producing a population density of 5 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 87006 against New Mexico and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 87006 sits at $93,750 (58% above the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $18,811. The poverty rate stands at 1.6% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 82.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 87006 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 19.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Socorro County, so you can benchmark 87006 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 87006, Bosque, NM · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

703

Population

149.6

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 87006?

19.6

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 15.8%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 79.4%
Hispanic or Latino 84.8%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$93,750

Median Household Income

+58% vs state

$18,811

Per Capita Income

1.6%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 49.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

379

Total Housing Units

258

Occupied Units

121

Vacant Units

5.06

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.6%
Renter 17.4%

1987

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 87006, employing approximately 59 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,078,000.

8

Businesses

59

Employees

$1.1M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
87023 Jarales, NM 665 8.7 mi
87028 La Joya, NM 145 9.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 87006 in?
ZIP code 87006 (Bosque) is located in Socorro County, New Mexico. Socorro County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/socorro-nm.
What is the population of ZIP code 87006?
ZIP code 87006 in Bosque, NM has a population of 703 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87006?
The median household income in ZIP 87006 is $93,750, which is 23% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87006?
The largest racial group in ZIP 87006 is Two or More Ethnicities at 79.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 84.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 87006?
ZIP code 87006 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 59 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 87006?
In ZIP code 87006, 49.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 87006?
In ZIP code 87006, approximately 82.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87006?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87006 is 1.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Bosque, NM

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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