Zip code 87021: Milan, New Mexico
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 87021
87021 is a small-town zip code in Milan, New Mexico (Cibola County), covering 10 sq mi of land. About 2,871 people live here, or 286 per square mile. The median resident is 42.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $40,129 a year, about 50% of the national median of $80,734. 25.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $128,100, or 3.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 68% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $886 a month.
7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 22.6 minutes each way, and 2% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in sales; office and administrative support; and cleaning and personal care. 16% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%). 38% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.
How 87021 compares
- Uninsured rate33.7%99thWeaknessU.S. 8.4% · NM 9.6%9th of 312 in NM
- 99thWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · NM 50.2%31st of 236 in NM
- Unemployment rate10.8%95thWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · NM 6%56th of 309 in NM
- Poverty rate25.7%93rdWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · NM 17.8%92nd of 311 in NM
- Government workers23.9%93rdU.S. 14.5% · NM 23.4%146th of 308 in NM
- 92ndU.S. 10% · NM 10.2%92nd of 308 in NM
- 91stU.S. 10.1% · NM 12.5%165th of 311 in NM
- 85thU.S. 61.4 · NM 62.710th of 315 in NM
- Median age42.876thU.S. 38.9 · NM 39.4162nd of 314 in NM
- Homeownership rate67.7%48thU.S. 65.2% · NM 70%241st of 311 in NM
- 29thU.S. 17.2% · NM 19.3%244th of 315 in NM
- Average commute22.6 min27thU.S. 26.4 min · NM 23.5 min150th of 235 in NM
- Population density286/sq mi25thU.S. 95/sq mi · NM 18/sq mi43rd of 315 in NM
- Veterans3.9%25thU.S. 6.2% · NM 7.9%218th of 315 in NM
- 24thU.S. 0.483 · NM 0.477192nd of 307 in NM
- Residents under 1818.2%20thU.S. 22% · NM 21.7%183rd of 315 in NM
- 16thU.S. 14.1% · NM 9.4%159th of 315 in NM
- 12thU.S. $1,413 · NM $1,06796th of 173 in NM
- Median earnings per worker$35,68010thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · NM $41,758155th of 278 in NM
- Per capita income$23,3226thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · NM $36,218217th of 312 in NM
- Median home value$128,1006thU.S. $332,700 · NM $248,100174th of 250 in NM
- Broadband access81.2%6thWeaknessU.S. 91% · NM 86.5%164th of 311 in NM
- Population2,8715thU.S. 334,922,499 · NM 2,120,246103rd of 315 in NM
- Median household income$40,1293rdWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · NM $64,059201st of 256 in NM
- 3rdU.S. 9.7% · NM 10.3%202nd of 308 in NM
- Work from home2.4%2ndU.S. 15.1% · NM 12.2%242nd of 307 in NM
- 1stWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · NM 31%259th of 315 in NM
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · NM 2.7%163rd of 308 in NM
| Measure | 87021 | Cibola | NM | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in NM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uninsured rateWeakness | 33.7% | 11.9% | 9.6% | 8.4% | 9th of 312 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 88.4% | 54.6% | 50.2% | 51.1% | 31st of 236 | |
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 10.8% | 10.5% | 6% | 5.2% | 56th of 309 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 25.7% | 28.4% | 17.8% | 12.5% | 92nd of 311 | |
| Government workers | 23.9% | 30.3% | 23.4% | 14.5% | 146th of 308 | |
| Self-employed workers | 15.7% | 11.5% | 10.2% | 10% | 92nd of 308 | |
| Housing vacancy | 18% | 24.3% | 12.5% | 10.1% | 165th of 311 | |
| Diversity index | 66 | 67.2 | 62.7 | 61.4 | 10th of 315 | |
| Median age | 42.8 | 40 | 39.4 | 38.9 | 162nd of 314 | |
| Homeownership rate | 67.7% | 76.1% | 70% | 65.2% | 241st of 311 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 13.9% | 18.2% | 19.3% | 17.2% | 244th of 315 | |
| Average commute | 22.6 min | 24 min | 23.5 min | 26.4 min | 150th of 235 | |
| Population density | 286/sq mi | 6/sq mi | 18/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 43rd of 315 | |
| Veterans | 3.9% | 7.6% | 7.9% | 6.2% | 218th of 315 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.405 | 0.459 | 0.477 | 0.483 | 192nd of 307 | |
| Residents under 18 | 18.2% | 23.2% | 21.7% | 22% | 183rd of 315 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 2.7% | 2.2% | 9.4% | 14.1% | 159th of 315 | |
| Median gross rent | $886 | $759 | $1,067 | $1,413 | 96th of 173 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $35,680 | $40,741 | $41,758 | $49,666 | 155th of 278 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $23,322 | $24,206 | $36,218 | $44,673 | 217th of 312 | |
| Median home value | $128,100 | $125,400 | $248,100 | $332,700 | 174th of 250 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 81.2% | 78.1% | 86.5% | 91% | 164th of 311 | |
| Population | 2,871 | 26,845 | 2,120,246 | 334,922,499 | 103rd of 315 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $40,129 | $50,759 | $64,059 | $80,734 | 201st of 256 | |
| Healthcare workers | 4.7% | 12.2% | 10.3% | 9.7% | 202nd of 308 | |
| Work from home | 2.4% | 13.4% | 12.2% | 15.1% | 242nd of 307 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 7.4% | 17% | 31% | 35.7% | 259th of 315 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 3.8% | 163rd of 308 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White19%
- Black1%
- Hispanic47%
- Asian4%
- Native American28%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial0%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 1,022
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Family households
- 38%
- Married couples
- 27%
- Living alone
- 46.3%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 3.9%
- Male / female
- 62% / 38%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 1,247
- Owner-occupied
- 67.7%
- Vacant
- 18%
- Median year built
- 1975
- Median rooms
- 4.9
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 88.4%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 38.4%
- Home value to income
- 3.2× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 87021 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $63,021 | $74,888 |
| Service | $36,080 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $26,567 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $35,515 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $34,688 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 76.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.4%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 3.8%
- Households with broadband
- 81.2%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 46.2%
- No internet access
- 12.2%
- Without health insurance
- 33.7%
- Limited-English households
- 3.1%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Milan
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Cibola County
- Center point
- 35.1921° N, 107.8790° W
- Land area
- 10 sq mi
- Water area
- under 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Mountain Time (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Milan37% of zip
- Broadview (unincorporated)22% of zip
- Grants6% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 87021
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87005 | Bluewater, NM | 8.6 mi | — |
| 87051 | San Rafael, NM | 11 mi | — |
| 87020 | Grants, NM | 13 mi | $62,746 |
| 87049 | San Fidel, NM | 15 mi | — |
| 87045 | Prewitt, NM | 16 mi | $19,270 |
| 87034 | Pueblo Of Acoma, NM | 23 mi | $48,795 |
| 87323 | Thoreau, NM | 25 mi | $51,616 |
| 87040 | Paguate, NM | 27 mi | — |
| 87014 | Cubero, NM | 27 mi | $44,638 |
| 87038 | New Laguna, NM | 27 mi | — |
| 87365 | Smith Lake, NM | 28 mi | — |
| 87007 | Casa Blanca, NM | 30 mi | — |
Zip codes like 87021 elsewhere
Questions about 87021
What city is zip code 87021?
87021 is assigned to Milan, New Mexico. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 87021 in?
87021 is in Cibola County, New Mexico.
What is the population of 87021?
About 2,871 people live in 87021, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 87021 in?
87021 is in Mountain Time.
What is the median household income in 87021?
The median household income in 87021 is $40,129.
What zip codes are near 87021?
The closest zip codes to 87021 are 87005, 87051, 87020, 87049, 87045.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 87021, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.