87106 ZIP Code — Albuquerque, NM

Bernalillo County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87106 is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, within Bernalillo County. It covers approximately 35.82 square miles and serves a population of 25,825 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 505.

About ZIP code 87106

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $311,600. Renters make up the majority at 59%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $50,999. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 54% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 87106 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

25,825

population

35.82

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87106 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87106

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87106. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Albuquerque	Acceptable
Albuquerque	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

87102 Albuquerque (1.8 mi) 87131 Albuquerque (2 mi) 87151 Albuquerque (2.3 mi) 87158 Albuquerque (2.3 mi) 87101 Albuquerque (2.4 mi) 87108 Albuquerque (2.4 mi) 87117 Kirtland Afb (3.5 mi) 87110 Albuquerque (4 mi) 87104 Albuquerque (4.2 mi) 87105 Albuquerque (4.7 mi) 87107 Albuquerque (5.9 mi) 87116 Albuquerque (6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	25,825
Population density	721 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	35.82 sq mi
Water area	0.26 sq mi
Latitude	35.0622
Longitude	-106.6198
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	505

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.4%	46.3%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	22.9%	30.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	15.6%	18.6%	17.6%
Over $200k	5.0%	5.0%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

25,825

Population

721

People per sq mi

32.2

Median age

$50,999

Median household income

$37,313

Per capita income

$311,600

Median home value

$859

Median monthly rent

41.5%

Home ownership

23.1%

Poverty rate

4.9%

Unemployment

6,571

Housing units

54.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

431

Under 5

399

542

5–9

503

560

10–14

519

1,129

15–19

1,047

2,021

20–24

1,874

2,573

25–34

2,387

1,468

35–44

1,362

1,447

45–54

1,342

800

55–59

743

674

60–64

626

1,039

65–74

963

508

75–84

472

205

85+

191

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,592	13.9%
18 and over	22,233	86.1%
65 and over	3,378	13.1%
Median age	32.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 57.5%

Hispanic or Latino 14.8%

Two or more races 10.7%

Other race 7.5%

Asian 3.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3.3%

Black or African American 2.7%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	17,417	57.5%
Hispanic or Latino	4,480	14.8%
Two or more races	3,240	10.7%
Other race	2,282	7.5%
Asian	1,010	3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1,007	3.3%
Black or African American	831	2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	38	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.4%	46.3%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	22.9%	30.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	15.6%	18.6%	17.6%
Over $200k	5.0%	5.0%	4.1%

Under $10k 12.2%

$10k–$15k 5.2%

$15k–$25k 10.6%

$25k–$35k 8.7%

$35k–$50k 11.9%

$50k–$75k 17.1%

$75k–$100k 9.2%

$100k–$150k 13.5%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k+ 6.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.2%
$10k–$15k	5.2%
$15k–$25k	10.6%
$25k–$35k	8.7%
$35k–$50k	11.9%
$50k–$75k	17.1%
$75k–$100k	9.2%
$100k–$150k	13.5%
$150k–$200k	4.8%
$200k+	6.8%
Median income	$50,999

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.8%

$50k–$100k 1.4%

$100k–$150k 1.6%

$150k–$200k 13.2%

$200k–$300k 27.9%

$300k–$500k 43.0%

$500k–$1M 9.1%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$311,600
Median rent / month	$859
Owner occupied	41.5%
Renter occupied	58.5%
Vacant	11.6%
Single-family detached	49.8%
Large apartment buildings	13.6%
Mobile homes	2.6%
Median rooms	4.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.27

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	3.9%
2000–2009	6.0%
1990–1999	4.2%
1980–1989	11.4%
1970–1979	11.5%
1960–1969	10.7%
1950–1959	18.0%
1940–1949	20.3%
1939 or earlier	13.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	11.2%
1 bedroom	22.1%
2 bedrooms	28.5%
3 bedrooms	30.3%
4 bedrooms	5.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.2%
1 vehicle	41.9%
2 vehicles	34.9%
3 or more	12.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	80.5%
Electricity	17.1%
Propane / LP gas	0.8%
Wood	0.9%
Solar	0.3%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,987	24.8%
Cohabiting couple	1,431	11.9%
Male householder, no spouse	4,087	34.0%
Female householder, no spouse	3,526	29.3%
Households with children under 18	2,030	16.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,389	19.9%
Average household size	1.99

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	56.7%	51.0%
Married	28.9%	28.7%
Separated	1.4%	1.1%
Widowed	0.7%	5.3%
Divorced	12.3%	13.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.7%

Some HS, no diploma 3.4%

HS graduate 16.3%

Some college, no degree 17.1%

Associate's degree 5.1%

Bachelor's degree 25.0%

Graduate / professional 29.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.8%
Bachelor's or higher	54.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	253	2.9%
Kindergarten	157	1.8%
Elementary school	1,556	17.5%
High school	904	10.2%
College / grad school	6,007	67.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 38.5%

Professional & management 14.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.1%

Retail trade 10.2%

Finance & real estate 3.9%

Other services 3.9%

Public administration 3.8%

Construction 3.4%

Manufacturing 3.4%

Information 2.7%

Transportation & utilities 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.2%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	52.5%
Service	21.1%
Sales & office	16.3%
Natural resources & construction	5.5%
Production & transportation	4.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.9%
Government	24.6%
Self-employed	4.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	64.0%
Carpool	6.4%
Public transit	1.9%
Walk	10.1%
Work from home	12.2%
Other means	5.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.2

Poverty

All people 23.1%

Under 18 years 32.4%

18 and over 21.5%

Married-couple families 6.2%

Female-led households 37.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	23.2%
Retirement income	19.1%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	4.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	24.8%
High blood pressure	21.5%
High cholesterol	22.3%
Diabetes	7.4%
Heart disease	3.9%
Stroke	2.1%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	15.8%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	4.3%
Cancer	4.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.2%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	16.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.3%
Depression	21.6%
Fair or poor health	11.5%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	8.5%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	64.8%
Visited dentist	64.5%
Cholesterol screening	82.2%
Teeth loss	11.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,044	4.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.7%
Under 18	3.3%
18–64 years	12.2%
65 and over	25.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.5%
Public insurance	37.7%
No insurance	8.1%
Uninsured under 19	3.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	24,995	96.8%
Spanish	1,374	5.5%
Other Indo-European	1,042	4.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	76	0.3%
Other languages	227	0.9%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	22,869	88.6%
Born in same state	22,568	87.4%
Born in different state	12,132	47.0%
Foreign born	301	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	2,956	11.4%
Not a US citizen	1,358	45.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,489	9.6%
French	1,821	7.1%
Arab	584	2.3%
English	562	2.2%
Polish	226	0.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	170	0.7%
Irish	88	0.3%
Norwegian	52	0.2%
German	47	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.6%
Internet access	96.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87106

What city is ZIP code 87106 in?

ZIP code 87106 is primarily assigned to Albuquerque, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87106 in?

ZIP code 87106 falls within Bernalillo County, New Mexico.

Is ZIP code 87106 mostly rentals?

59% of occupied units in ZIP code 87106 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87106?

23% of residents in ZIP code 87106 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 87106?

54% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 87106?

The median home value in ZIP code 87106 is $311,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 87106 in?

ZIP code 87106 observes the MST timezone.