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Population and households in ZIP 87106
Household size in ZIP 87106
| Period | ZIP 87106 | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.13 | 2.62 | 2.71 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.10 | 2.67 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.16 | 2.63 | 2.71 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.23 | 2.55 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.10 | −0.08 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
ZIP 87106 is a place of small households, averaging 2.23 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has climbed from 2.13 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. ZIP 87106 has smaller households than the great majority of New Mexico ZIP codes.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 87106
| Period | ZIP 87106 | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.7 | 37.2 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.9 | 38.3 | 38.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.9 | 39.6 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.2 | 41.1 | 40.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.5 | +3.9 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 34.2, ZIP 87106 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 32.7, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the north, the oldest in the east.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 87106
| Period | ZIP 87106 | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.4% | 13.8% | 14.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.6% | 14.5% | 14.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.8% | 12.7% | 13.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.5% | 13.1% | 14.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −0.7 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in ZIP 87106 than nationally: 9.5%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.9 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 87106
Renters in ZIP 87106
| Period | ZIP 87106 | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 61.5% | 31.7% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 61.1% | 33.4% | 31.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 60.5% | 33.0% | 32.3% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 62.6% | 30.9% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 87106: 62.6% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 47.7% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 1.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. ZIP 87106 has the highest share of renters of any New Mexico ZIP code with 5,000+ people.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 87106
| Period | ZIP 87106 | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 8.8% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 9.1% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.6% | 10.1% | 15.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.2% | 7.0% | 11.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −1.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in ZIP 87106: 12.2% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 87106
| Period | ZIP 87106 | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1982 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1963 | 1983 | 1981 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1984 | 1982 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1966 | 1986 | 1985 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 87106 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1966, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1962 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the east. Only six of the 75 New Mexico ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 87106
| Period | ZIP 87106 | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $698 | $884 | $777 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $754 | $970 | $866 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $869 | $1,050 | $943 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,225 | $1,356 | $1,188 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$527 | +$472 | +$411 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 87106 runs $1,225 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $527 a month from 2006–10, a 76% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 37.6% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the northeast; the most affordable are in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 87106
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 87106
| Period | ZIP 87106 | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.1% | 29.1% | 25.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 45.8% | 29.5% | 25.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.3% | 31.6% | 26.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 48.6% | 35.0% | 30.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +5.9 pts | +5.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 87106: 48.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.5 points, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 87106
| Period | ZIP 87106 | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.9% | 86.0% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.1% | 87.3% | 83.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.3% | 88.4% | 85.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.6% | 90.2% | 87.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +4.2 pts | +5.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in ZIP 87106 have finished high school as nationally: 90.6%, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 1.8 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 87106
| Period | ZIP 87106 | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 9.3% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 6.0% | 6.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 5.4% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.8%, unemployment in ZIP 87106 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 0.8 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 87106 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 87106 | 2.23 | 34.2 | 9.5% | 62.6% | 12.2% | 1966 | $1,225 | 48.6% | 90.6% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 87102 | 1.97 | 37.2 | 11.8% | 60.6% | 8.7% | 1962 | $904 | 38.4% | 87.3% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 87108 | 2.27 | 38.3 | 12.4% | 62.4% | 10.9% | 1966 | $888 | 31.8% | 83.9% | 10.0% |
| ZIP 87110 | 2.19 | 42.6 | 11.1% | 41.9% | 8.3% | 1963 | $1,335 | 37.5% | 92.4% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 87104 | 2.08 | 44.5 | 14.2% | 38.8% | 9.9% | 1974 | $1,191 | 49.8% | 94.4% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 87116 | 2.43 | 27.8 | 13.0% | 98.1% | 8.8% | 1992 | $1,750 | 49.9% | 97.1% | 6.5% |
| ZIP 87117 | 2.36 | 21.1 | 10.5% | 100.0% | 42.4% | 1997 | $1,766 | 71.4% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 87107 | 2.18 | 45.5 | 13.3% | 35.2% | 7.5% | 1971 | $1,086 | 40.4% | 91.1% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 87105 | 2.86 | 40.7 | 14.6% | 25.6% | 6.8% | 1972 | $957 | 16.0% | 79.5% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 87109 | 2.05 | 44.4 | 8.6% | 43.9% | 6.9% | 1980 | $1,476 | 44.3% | 92.9% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 87112 | 2.36 | 40.5 | 11.7% | 36.6% | 5.3% | 1969 | $1,282 | 36.9% | 94.2% | 5.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 87106. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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