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Population and households in ZIP 87506
Household size in ZIP 87506
| Period | ZIP 87506 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.42 | 2.71 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.37 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.36 | 2.71 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.18 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.24 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 87506 are small: just 2.18 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.42, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 87506
| Period | ZIP 87506 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.5 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.4 | 38.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 50.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 55.1 | 40.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +9.6 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
ZIP 87506 skews older: half of its residents are older than 55.1, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 45.5, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 75 New Mexico ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only two are older.
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 87506
| Period | ZIP 87506 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.4% | 14.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.0% | 14.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.6% | 13.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.1% | 14.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in twelve households in ZIP 87506 (9.1%), below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.3 points, mirroring the country.
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 87506
Renters in ZIP 87506
| Period | ZIP 87506 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.8% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.4% | 31.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.0% | 32.3% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.3% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −0.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 87506 is largely a place of homeowners: only 17.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 57.3% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 3.5 points, even as the national share rose.
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 87506
| Period | ZIP 87506 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.7% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.5% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 20.0% | 15.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.0% | 11.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 87506 is close to the national rate: 11.0% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 5.8 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 87506
| Period | ZIP 87506 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1988 | 1981 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1988 | 1982 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1992 | 1985 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 87506 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1992, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1988 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the northeast has the oldest housing.
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 87506
| Period | ZIP 87506 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $994 | $777 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $889 | $866 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,034 | $943 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,238 | $1,188 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$243 | +$411 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 87506 runs $1,238 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $243 a month from 2006–10, a 24% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 26.7% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the south and lowest in the north.
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 87506
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 87506
| Period | ZIP 87506 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.4% | 25.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 40.4% | 25.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 41.2% | 26.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 48.0% | 30.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.6 pts | +5.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 87506 is highly educated: nearly half of adults 25 and older (48.0%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.6 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the center.
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 87506
| Period | ZIP 87506 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.9% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.7% | 83.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.3% | 85.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.8% | 87.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | +5.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 87506: 94.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.9 points, mirroring the country. ZIP 87506 has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of New Mexico ZIP codes.
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 87506
| Period | ZIP 87506 | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 7.3% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 6.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −1.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 87506 is close to the national rate: 5.9% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.6 points, as it has 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 87506 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 87506 | 2.18 | 55.1 | 9.1% | 17.3% | 11.0% | 1992 | $1,238 | 48.0% | 94.8% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 87574 | 1.54 | 67.3 | 7.8% | 25.1% | 22.7% | 1985 | $1,138 | 53.3% | 94.4% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 87547 | 2.81 | 44.6 | 5.1% | 2.7% | 15.9% | 1973 | $1,378 | 70.5% | 99.6% | 0.2% |
| ZIP 87567 | 2.94 | 34.5 | 3.7% | 16.8% | 23.7% | 1984 | $1,088 | 14.4% | 86.6% | 15.5% |
| ZIP 87532 | 2.51 | 39.3 | 14.7% | 28.0% | 15.9% | 1980 | $933 | 21.1% | 85.0% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 87544 | 2.26 | 39.1 | 8.3% | 32.3% | 3.9% | 1973 | $1,469 | 69.6% | 97.8% | 0.9% |
| ZIP 87573 | 3.11 | 32.4 | 3.5% | 10.9% | 57.0% | 1978 | $839 | 40.0% | 99.8% | 0.3% |
| ZIP 87742 | 2.68 | 48.1 | 14.8% | 1.4% | 16.6% | 1998 | $829 | 32.1% | 80.3% | 6.7% |
| ZIP 87025 | 2.20 | 50.6 | 5.8% | 15.1% | 38.6% | 1988 | $1,041 | 61.4% | 97.1% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 87715 | 2.00 | 57.4 | 7.6% | 13.8% | 35.2% | 1977 | $1,103 | 22.0% | 95.9% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 87732 | 2.19 | 47.4 | 5.7% | 15.5% | 25.6% | 1967 | $1,056 | 36.4% | 91.8% | 6.4% |
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 87506. 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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