87006 ZIP Code — Bosque, NM

Valencia County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87006 is located in Bosque, New Mexico, within Valencia County. It covers approximately 61.98 square miles and serves a population of 1,716 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 505.

About ZIP code 87006

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $187,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $78,615. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 36% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 87006 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,716

population

61.98

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87006 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87006

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87006. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bosque	Acceptable
Bosque	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

87002 Belen (9.5 mi) 87062 Veguita (9.7 mi) 87028 La Joya (10.6 mi) 87831 San Acacia (16.7 mi) 87031 Los Lunas (18.3 mi) 87023 Jarales (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,716
Population density	28 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	61.98 sq mi
Water area	0.33 sq mi
Latitude	34.5080
Longitude	-106.8094
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	28.5%	48.8%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	29.0%	32.7%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	38.5%	15.8%	17.6%
Over $200k	4.0%	2.7%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,716

Population

People per sq mi

36.5

Median age

$78,615

Median household income

$17,562

Per capita income

$187,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

92.0%

Home ownership

11.7%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

407

Housing units

13.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

179

5–9

10–14

205

15–19

109

20–24

25–34

299

35–44

158

45–54

55–59

100

60–64

111

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	460	26.8%
18 and over	1,256	73.2%
65 and over	260	15.2%
Median age	36.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 39%

Hispanic or Latino 29.7%

Two or more races 28.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%

Other race 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	952	39%
Hispanic or Latino	725	29.7%
Two or more races	705	28.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	38	1.6%
Other race	20	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.5%	48.8%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	29.0%	32.7%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	38.5%	15.8%	17.6%
Over $200k	4.0%	2.7%	4.1%

$10k–$15k 13.2%

$15k–$25k 2.5%

$35k–$50k 12.3%

$50k–$75k 12.0%

$75k–$100k 31.3%

$100k–$150k 28.8%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	13.2%
$15k–$25k	2.5%
$35k–$50k	12.3%
$50k–$75k	12.0%
$75k–$100k	31.3%
$100k–$150k	28.8%
Median income	$78,615

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 42.3%

$150k–$200k 7.7%

$200k–$300k 28.3%

$300k–$500k 8.7%

$500k–$1M 13.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$187,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	92.0%
Renter occupied	8.0%
Vacant	24.7%
Single-family detached	45.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	53.3%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	5.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	15.9%
2000–2009	15.5%
1990–1999	2.1%
1980–1989	32.3%
1970–1979	10.9%
1960–1969	13.6%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	9.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.3%
2 bedrooms	15.9%
3 bedrooms	57.5%
4 bedrooms	18.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.1%
1 vehicle	18.1%
2 vehicles	37.7%
3 or more	42.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.1%
Electricity	12.9%
Propane / LP gas	28.8%
Wood	56.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	155	47.5%
Cohabiting couple	19	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	76	23.3%
Female householder, no spouse	76	23.3%
Households with children under 18	179	54.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	115	35.3%
Average household size	5.23

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	71.5%	36.7%
Married	18.0%	54.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.3%	7.6%
Divorced	6.3%	1.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 51.4%

Some college, no degree 11.8%

Associate's degree 19.5%

Bachelor's degree 9.3%

Graduate / professional 4.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.2%
Bachelor's or higher	13.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	48	8.8%
Elementary school	327	59.7%
High school	86	15.7%
College / grad school	87	15.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.5%

Other services 22.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 17.6%

Wholesale trade 10.7%

Public administration 10.5%

Professional & management 8.8%

Finance & real estate 5.2%

Construction 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	68.0%
Service	29.8%
Sales & office	1.9%
Natural resources & construction	0.3%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.9%
Government	33.1%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	63.4%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	36.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.2

Poverty

All people 11.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 15.9%

Married-couple families 4.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.3%
Retirement income	19.3%
Supplemental Security	8.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.7%
High blood pressure	37.2%
High cholesterol	35.6%
Diabetes	15.9%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	28.6%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.5%
Binge drinking	11.7%
No physical activity	27.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	17.7%
Fair or poor health	20.0%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	15.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.0%
Visited dentist	58.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	15.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	111	8.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.0%
Under 18	17.2%
18–64 years	16.2%
65 and over	53.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	39.3%
Public insurance	55.0%
No insurance	14.3%
Uninsured under 19	9.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,676	97.7%
Spanish	141	8.4%
Other Indo-European	141	8.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,715	99.9%
Born in same state	1,713	99.8%
Born in different state	1,501	87.5%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.1%
Not a US citizen	1	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	886	51.6%
Italian	36	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	31	1.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	19.0%
Internet access	76.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87006

What city is ZIP code 87006 in?

ZIP code 87006 is primarily assigned to Bosque, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87006 in?

ZIP code 87006 falls within Socorro County, New Mexico.

Is ZIP code 87006 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 87006 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 87006?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 87006 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 87006 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 87006?

The median home value in ZIP code 87006 is $187,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 87006 in?

ZIP code 87006 observes the MST timezone.