ZIP Code 87184 in Albuquerque, NM

Data Last Updated: January 1, 2026
City:Albuquerque, New Mexico
City Alias:Alameda
County:Bernalillo County
Timezone:Mountain (GMT -07:00)
Local Time:10:24:42 PM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:505
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:35.0844, -106.6508
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87184 Albuquerque, NM - North Valley Branch Post Office

ZIP Code 87184, Albuquerque

Border Hub Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationBernalillo County, NM
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points463 (169 businesses)
PO Boxes294
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 87114
Key Facts
  • This ZIP is a point location with no defined territory, enclosed entirely within ZIP 87114
  • The post office maintains 294 PO Boxes serving this section of Albuquerque's North Valley
  • Both "Albuquerque" and "Alameda" are valid city names for mailing, reflecting the area's village origins
  • 169 business delivery points use this ZIP, with 9 establishments employing 34 workers
  • All 76 street delivery records are on 4th St NW, routed through a single city carrier route
  • The Alameda name has been a valid mailing alias since at least 2004

A Post Office Within a City

ZIP code 87184 serves the Alameda area in Albuquerque's North Valley. This isn't an independent community but rather a branch post office location within the larger Albuquerque metro. The ZIP exists as a point location enclosed within ZIP 87114, providing dedicated PO Box services to this section of the city.

Postal Services

The Alameda Station post office maintains 294 PO Boxes and handles mail for 169 business delivery points. All street-based delivery in this area (76 ZIP+4 records on 4th St NW) routes through city carrier service. The branch facility code indicates this operates as a satellite of the main Albuquerque postal network.

Mailing Address Options

Mail can be addressed using either "Albuquerque" or "Alameda" as the city name. Both have been valid since before 2004. The Alameda alias reflects the historical village identity that predates absorption into greater Albuquerque. Nine businesses employing 34 people use this ZIP for their mailing address.

North Valley Character

The Alamedan Valley neighborhood anchors this postal territory. Nearby areas include Wildflower Area, Vista Del Norte Alliance, and Los Manzanos in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque. These North Valley neighborhoods share the agricultural heritage and acequia traditions of the Rio Grande corridor.

Street Name Patterns

Urban Grid

Single street address serves this branch location, with all records containing UNIT designators.

Nearby Areas

Alamedan Valley Wildflower Area Vista Del Norte Alliance Los Manzanos Manzano Del Sol

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 87184 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 8 business establishments, employing about 35 people with an annual payroll of $2,717,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:448Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:8Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$592,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$2,717,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:35Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 87184 is located in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, within the Albuquerque, NM Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 10740) and New Mexico's 1st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 918,567 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 87184. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Albuquerque, NMSource: Census
CBSA Number:10740Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:918,567Source: Census
MSA:Albuquerque, NM MSASource: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:01Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:4600.14 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:3502000Source: Census
Place Name:Albuquerque city; New MexicoSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


87185 | | 87181

Schools in ZIP Code 87184


We could not locate which school district 87184 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Amy Biehl Charter High School 123 4th St Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87102
District: UnknownNearby
Siembra Leadership High School 524 Central Ave Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87102
District: Albuquerque Public SchoolsNearby
Coronado Elementary 601 4th St Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87102
District: Albuquerque Public SchoolsNearby
Lew Wallace Elementary 513 Sixth St Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87102
District: Albuquerque Public SchoolsNearby
Abq Charter Academy 405 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Albuquerque, NM 87102
District: Albuquerque Public SchoolsNearby
St Mary's School 224 7th St Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87102
District: Private SchoolNearby
Immanuel Lutheran School 300 Gold Ave Se
Albuquerque, NM 87102
District: Private SchoolNearby
Immanuel Lutheran School 300 Gold Ave Se
Albuquerque, NM 87102
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 87184


Aveda Institute-New Mexico 1816 Central Ave Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87104-1160
Type: Post Secondary
Central New Mexico Community College 525 Buena Vista Dr Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
Type: Post Secondary
University Of New Mexico-Main Campus 1700 Lomas Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87106
Type: Post Secondary
Carrington College-Albuquerque 1001 Menaul Blvd. N.e.
Albuquerque, NM 87107-1642
Type: Post Secondary
Brookline College-Albuquerque 4201 Central Ave Nw-Ste J
Albuquerque, NM 87105
Type: Post Secondary
Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque 4400 Cutler Avenue Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 1/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 1/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 1/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov