ZIP Code 87106
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Albuquerque · Bernalillo County · New Mexico
- Population
- 27,013
- Median income
- $49,781
- Median home value
- $354,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 52.7%
- Land area
- 27.4 sq mi
987/sq mi
▼ 35% vs US
higher than 14% of US ZIPs
▲ 27% vs US
higher than 74% of US ZIPs
Median age 32
Denver
ZIP code 87106 in Albuquerque, New Mexico has a population of 27,013. The median household income is $49,781, which is 35% below the national average. Median home value is $354,200, 27% above the US average. 52.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 87106 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 27.4 square miles in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico. The area is home to 27,013 residents, producing a population density of 987 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 87106 against New Mexico and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 87106 sits at $49,781 (16% below the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $38,071. The poverty rate stands at 22.9% and the unemployment rate at 4.7%. On housing, the median home value is $354,200 (65% above the state average) with median rent at $936 per month, and 38.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 87106 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 52.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bernalillo County, so you can benchmark 87106 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 87106
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$38,071
Per Capita Income
22.9%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
18.9 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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