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Cities in ZIP code 87106

The list below includes the cities that the US Post Office accepts for ZIP code 87106. The preferred city may not be the city in which the ZIP is located. The city for 87106 is usually the name of the main post office. When mailing your package or letter, always include the preferred or acceptable cities. Using any city in the list of unacceptable cities may result in delays.

Primary/preferred city:

Albuquerque, NM

Acceptable:

Unm

Stats and Demographics for the 87106 ZIP Code

ZIP code 87106 is located in central New Mexico and covers a slightly less than average land area compared to other ZIP codes in the United States. It also has a slightly higher than average population density.

The people living in ZIP code 87106 are primarily white. The number of young adults is extremely large while the number of people in their late 20s to early 40s is extremely large. There are also an extremely large number of single adults and an extremely small number of families. The percentage of children under 18 living in the 87106 ZIP code is small compared to other areas of the country.

For more information, see Albuquerque, NM households.

Real Estate and Housing

ZIP code 87106 has a small percentage of vacancies. The Census also indicates that there are one or more universities nearby.

The majority of household are rented. Homes in ZIP code 87106 were primarily built in the 1950s or the 1940s. Looking at 87106 real estate data, the median home value of $232,000 is slightly higher than average compared to the rest of the country. It is also extremely high compared to nearby ZIP codes. So you are less likely to find inexpensive homes in 87106. Rentals in 87106 are most commonly 2 bedrooms. The rent for 2 bedrooms is normally $750-$999/month including utilities. 1 bedrooms are also common and rent for $500-$749/month. Prices for rental property include ZIP code 87106 apartments, townhouses, and homes that are primary residences.

Employment, Income, Earnings, and Work

The median household income of $33,240 is compared to the rest of the country. It is also compared to nearby ZIP codes. While money isn't everything, ZIP code 87106 may not be as nice as other parts of town.

As with most parts of the country, vehicles are the most common form of transportation to places of employment. 87106 is extremely friendly to pedestrians/cyclists and the percentage of people using these transportation methods to commute to work are among the highest in the country. In most parts of the country, the majority of commuters get to work in under half an hour. More commuters in 87106 get to experience these short commute times than most other ZIP codes. It is very uncommon, compared to the rest of the US, for employees to have to travel more than 45 minutes to their place of employment.

Schools and Education

The area has some of the highest percentages of people who attended college of any ZIP.

Schools in ZIP Code 87106

ZIP Code 87106 is in the following school districts: International School at Mesa Del Sol School District, Tierra Adentro School District, Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science School District, Mission Achievement and Success School District, Albuquerque Public Schools, Cien Aguas International School District, Academy of Trades and Tech, and Private. There are 16 different elementary schools and high schools with mailing addresses in ZIP code 87106.