Albuquerque, NM · standard
ZIP Code 87106
Bernalillo County, New Mexico - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 27,013
- 987/sq mi High-density area
- $49,781
- Median income Below-median income area
- $354,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 52.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Albuquerque pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 14th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 26%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 987
- people per sq mi
- 39%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 87106 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 87106 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, with 27,013 residents across 27.4 square miles, a density of 987 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 87106 reports a modest median household income of $49,781 (16% below the average New Mexico ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,071. The poverty rate is 22.9%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $354,200 (65% above the average New Mexico ZIP), with only 38.5% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $936.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 52.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bernalillo County, so 87106 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 87106
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Albuquerque, NM
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 87106.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
148 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
115 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
105 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
72 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
64 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 87106, Albuquerque, NM · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
27,013
Population
27.4
Area (sq mi)
987
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 87106?
32.0
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
13.9%
Foreign-Born
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?
$49,781
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$38,071
Per Capita Income
22.9%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
18.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 87106 ranks among New Mexico ZIPs
Albuquerque, NM household income vs. every New Mexico ZIP code
Median household income among 265 reporting New Mexico ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$49,781 40th percentile higher than 40% of 265 New Mexico ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
14,003housing units
14,003
Total Housing Units
12,357
Occupied Units
1,646
Vacant Units
1.97
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$354,200
Median Home Value
+65% vs state ZIP avg
$936
Median Rent
1961
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+0.4%
YoY Change (2024)
255
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+155%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 87106 have increased 0.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +155% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.9% | 188 |
| 2021 | +9.4% | 206 |
| 2022 | +16.3% | 240 |
| 2023 | +6.1% | 254 |
| 2024 | +0.4% | 255 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 735 business establishments in ZIP 87106, employing approximately 24,500 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,585,107,000.
735
Businesses
24,500
Employees
$1.6B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 148 | 20.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 115 | 15.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 105 | 14.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 72 | 9.8% |
| Retail trade | 64 | 8.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 46 | 6.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 32 | 4.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 23 | 3.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 23 | 3.1% |
| Construction | 22 | 3.0% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 2.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 19 | 2.6% |
| Educational services | 15 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 1.9% |
| Information | 13 | 1.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 87106 vs 87102 →
ZIP 87106 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 87105
Albuquerque (87105)
57,680 residents
- 87112
Albuquerque (87112)
43,584 residents
- 87109
Albuquerque (87109)
40,432 residents
- 87108
Albuquerque (87108)
38,647 residents
- 87110
Albuquerque (87110)
38,587 residents
- 87107
Albuquerque (87107)
31,183 residents
- 87106
Albuquerque (87106)
27,013 residents
- 87102 21,204
Albuquerque (87102)
21,204 residents
- 87104 12,123
Albuquerque (87104)
12,123 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 87106 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 87106 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 87116
Albuquerque (87116)
$83,774 median income
- 87104
Albuquerque (87104)
$75,436 median income
- 87112
Albuquerque (87112)
$73,937 median income
- 87110
Albuquerque (87110)
$64,892 median income
- 87107
Albuquerque (87107)
$61,672 median income
- 87109
Albuquerque (87109)
$58,900 median income
- 87105
Albuquerque (87105)
$55,644 median income
- 87106
Albuquerque (87106)
$49,781 median income
- 87102
Albuquerque (87102)
$42,990 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 87106 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87102 | Albuquerque, NM | 21,204 | 2.1 mi |
| 87116 | Albuquerque, NM | 4,117 | 2.9 mi |
| 87108 | Albuquerque, NM | 38,647 | 2.6 mi |
| 87110 | Albuquerque, NM | 38,587 | 4.2 mi |
| 87105 | Albuquerque, NM | 57,680 | 6.2 mi |
| 87104 | Albuquerque, NM | 12,123 | 4.4 mi |
| 87107 | Albuquerque, NM | 31,183 | 5.6 mi |
| 87117 | Kirtland Afb, NM | 310 | 4.8 mi |
| 87109 | Albuquerque, NM | 40,432 | 7.0 mi |
| 87112 | Albuquerque, NM | 43,584 | 6.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 87106, both outside NM so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (27,013 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 87106 in?
ZIP code 87106 (Albuquerque) is located in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. Bernalillo County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bernalillo-nm.
What is the population of ZIP code 87106?
ZIP code 87106 in Albuquerque, NM has a population of 27,013 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87106?
The median household income in ZIP 87106 is $49,781, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 87106?
The median home value in ZIP 87106 is $354,200, which is 27% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87106?
The largest racial group in ZIP 87106 is White at 54.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 39.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 87106?
ZIP code 87106 has 735 business establishments employing approximately 24,500 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 87106?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 87106 are: Accommodation and food services (148), Professional, scientific, and technical services (115), Health care and social assistance (105). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 87106?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 87106 increased by 0.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 155%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 87106?
In ZIP code 87106, 69.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 52.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 87106?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 87106 is 18.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 87106?
In ZIP code 87106, approximately 38.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 61.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87106?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87106 is 22.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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