Zip code 87026: Laguna, New Mexico
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 87026
87026 is a rural zip code in Laguna, New Mexico (Cibola County), covering 391 sq mi of land. About 1,567 people live here, or 4 per square mile. The median resident is 43.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $84,750 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 85% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.
14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 35.5 minutes each way, and 7% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in food service; construction and repair; and legal and social services. 82% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often another language, such as Arabic or a Native American language.
How 87026 compares
- Housing vacancy35.3%99thU.S. 10.1% · NM 12.5%56th of 311 in NM
- 99thWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · NM 50.2%1st of 236 in NM
- 99thU.S. 14.5% · NM 23.4%88th of 308 in NM
- Veterans14.4%97thU.S. 6.2% · NM 7.9%56th of 315 in NM
- Average commute35.5 min92ndWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · NM 23.5 min43rd of 235 in NM
- Uninsured rate17.4%92ndWeaknessU.S. 8.4% · NM 9.6%49th of 312 in NM
- Homeownership rate85.4%90thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · NM 70%126th of 311 in NM
- Median age43.479thU.S. 38.9 · NM 39.4156th of 314 in NM
- Healthcare workers11.7%79thU.S. 9.7% · NM 10.3%84th of 308 in NM
- Poverty rate13.9%65thU.S. 12.5% · NM 17.8%183rd of 311 in NM
- Residents under 1822.8%57thU.S. 22% · NM 21.7%117th of 315 in NM
- Median household income$84,75056thU.S. $80,734 · NM $64,05934th of 256 in NM
- Median earnings per worker$46,63245thU.S. $49,666 · NM $41,75874th of 278 in NM
- Diversity index43.140thU.S. 61.4 · NM 62.7162nd of 315 in NM
- 19thStrengthU.S. 0.483 · NM 0.477201st of 307 in NM
- 18thStrengthU.S. 5.2% · NM 6%183rd of 309 in NM
- Work from home7.1%17thU.S. 15.1% · NM 12.2%182nd of 307 in NM
- Per capita income$29,15316thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · NM $36,218170th of 312 in NM
- 13thU.S. 14.1% · NM 9.4%169th of 315 in NM
- 8thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · NM 31%199th of 315 in NM
- 8thU.S. 17.2% · NM 19.3%281st of 315 in NM
- Population1,5672ndU.S. 334,922,499 · NM 2,120,246142nd of 315 in NM
- Population density4/sq mi1stU.S. 95/sq mi · NM 18/sq mi228th of 315 in NM
- Broadband access67.9%1stWeaknessU.S. 91% · NM 86.5%238th of 311 in NM
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · NM 2.7%164th of 308 in NM
- 1stU.S. 10% · NM 10.2%240th of 308 in NM
| Measure | 87026 | Cibola | NM | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in NM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing vacancy | 35.3% | 24.3% | 12.5% | 10.1% | 56th of 311 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 100% | 54.6% | 50.2% | 51.1% | 1st of 236 | |
| Government workers | 31% | 30.3% | 23.4% | 14.5% | 88th of 308 | |
| Veterans | 14.4% | 7.6% | 7.9% | 6.2% | 56th of 315 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 35.5 min | 24 min | 23.5 min | 26.4 min | 43rd of 235 | |
| Uninsured rateWeakness | 17.4% | 11.9% | 9.6% | 8.4% | 49th of 312 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 85.4% | 76.1% | 70% | 65.2% | 126th of 311 | |
| Median age | 43.4 | 40 | 39.4 | 38.9 | 156th of 314 | |
| Healthcare workers | 11.7% | 12.2% | 10.3% | 9.7% | 84th of 308 | |
| Poverty rate | 13.9% | 28.4% | 17.8% | 12.5% | 183rd of 311 | |
| Residents under 18 | 22.8% | 23.2% | 21.7% | 22% | 117th of 315 | |
| Median household income | $84,750 | $50,759 | $64,059 | $80,734 | 34th of 256 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $46,632 | $40,741 | $41,758 | $49,666 | 74th of 278 | |
| Diversity index | 43.1 | 67.2 | 62.7 | 61.4 | 162nd of 315 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.397 | 0.459 | 0.477 | 0.483 | 201st of 307 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 3.1% | 10.5% | 6% | 5.2% | 183rd of 309 | |
| Work from home | 7.1% | 13.4% | 12.2% | 15.1% | 182nd of 307 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $29,153 | $24,206 | $36,218 | $44,673 | 170th of 312 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 2.1% | 2.2% | 9.4% | 14.1% | 169th of 315 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 14.4% | 17% | 31% | 35.7% | 199th of 315 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 9.8% | 18.2% | 19.3% | 17.2% | 281st of 315 | |
| Population | 1,567 | 26,845 | 2,120,246 | 334,922,499 | 142nd of 315 | |
| Population density | 4/sq mi | 6/sq mi | 18/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 228th of 315 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 67.9% | 78.1% | 86.5% | 91% | 238th of 311 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 3.8% | 164th of 308 | |
| Self-employed workers | 1.8% | 11.5% | 10.2% | 10% | 240th 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
- White14%
- Black0%
- Hispanic13%
- Asian0%
- Native American73%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial0%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 417
- Average household size
- 3.7
- Family households
- 72.2%
- Married couples
- 43.4%
- Living alone
- 21.3%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 14.4%
- Male / female
- 54% / 46%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 645
- Owner-occupied
- 85.4%
- Vacant
- 35.3%
- Median year built
- 1991
- Median rooms
- 4.4
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 100%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 100%
- Home value to income
- —
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 | 87026 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $61,938 | $74,888 |
| Service | $45,174 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $37,188 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $38,900 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | — | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 82.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.4%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 12.4%
- Households with broadband
- 67.9%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 38.6%
- No internet access
- 32.1%
- Without health insurance
- 17.4%
- Limited-English households
- 1.4%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Laguna
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Cibola County
- Center point
- 34.9811° N, 107.2077° W
- Land area
- 391 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.4 sq mi
- Time zone
- Mountain Time (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
87026 spans 3 counties
- Cibola County50% of land
- Valencia County28% of land
- Bernalillo County22% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Mesita (unincorporated)2% of zip
- Highland Meadows (unincorporated)2% of zip
- Laguna (unincorporated)1% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 87026
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87007 | Casa Blanca, NM | 13 mi | — |
| 87038 | New Laguna, NM | 14 mi | — |
| 87040 | Paguate, NM | 16 mi | — |
| 87014 | Cubero, NM | 17 mi | $44,638 |
| 87121 | Albuquerque, NM | 18 mi | $60,796 |
| 87151 | Albuquerque, NM | 20 mi | — |
| 87034 | Pueblo Of Acoma, NM | 25 mi | $48,795 |
| 87049 | San Fidel, NM | 26 mi | — |
| 87120 | Albuquerque, NM | 28 mi | $86,907 |
| 87022 | Isleta, NM | 30 mi | $55,329 |
| 87105 | Albuquerque, NM | 30 mi | $55,644 |
| 87103 | Albuquerque, NM · PO box | 31 mi | — |
Questions about 87026
What city is zip code 87026?
87026 is assigned to Laguna, New Mexico. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 87026 in?
87026 is mostly in Cibola County, but it extends into 2 other counties.
What is the population of 87026?
About 1,567 people live in 87026, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 87026 in?
87026 is in Mountain Time.
What is the median household income in 87026?
The median household income in 87026 is $84,750.
What zip codes are near 87026?
The closest zip codes to 87026 are 87007, 87038, 87040, 87014, 87121.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 87026, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.