Zip code 87301: Gallup, New Mexico
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 87301
87301 is a suburban zip code in Gallup, New Mexico (McKinley County), covering 39 sq mi of land. About 21,755 people live here, or 551 per square mile. The median resident is 34 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $58,772 a year, 27% below the national median of $80,734. 25.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $168,500, or 2.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 53% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $930 a month.
24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 20.1 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; sales; and office and administrative support. 47% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often another language, such as Arabic or a Native American language.
How 87301 compares
- Government workers31.5%99thU.S. 14.5% · NM 23.4%85th of 308 in NM
- Healthcare workers16.2%97thU.S. 9.7% · NM 10.3%52nd of 308 in NM
- Residents under 1830.6%96thU.S. 22% · NM 21.7%34th of 315 in NM
- Poverty rate25.9%93rdWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · NM 17.8%91st of 311 in NM
- Diversity index66.787thU.S. 61.4 · NM 62.76th of 315 in NM
- 75thU.S. 0.483 · NM 0.47793rd of 307 in NM
- Uninsured rate10.1%71stU.S. 8.4% · NM 9.6%125th of 312 in NM
- 59thU.S. 5.2% · NM 6%131st of 309 in NM
- Housing vacancy7.7%58thU.S. 10.1% · NM 12.5%259th of 311 in NM
- Veterans6.1%54thU.S. 6.2% · NM 7.9%176th of 315 in NM
- 42ndU.S. 51.1% · NM 50.2%112th of 236 in NM
- Population21,75534thU.S. 334,922,499 · NM 2,120,24631st of 315 in NM
- Population density551/sq mi34thU.S. 95/sq mi · NM 18/sq mi35th of 315 in NM
- 31stU.S. 35.7% · NM 31%121st of 315 in NM
- 31stU.S. 14.1% · NM 9.4%109th of 315 in NM
- 29thU.S. 17.2% · NM 19.3%245th of 315 in NM
- Tech workers1.6%25thU.S. 3.8% · NM 2.7%88th of 308 in NM
- Homeownership rate52.7%21stU.S. 65.2% · NM 70%293rd of 311 in NM
- Broadband access87.5%21stU.S. 91% · NM 86.5%105th of 311 in NM
- Median household income$58,77219thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · NM $64,059111th of 256 in NM
- 16thU.S. $1,413 · NM $1,06785th of 173 in NM
- 16thU.S. 38.9 · NM 39.4257th of 314 in NM
- Median home value$168,50014thU.S. $332,700 · NM $248,100139th of 250 in NM
- Average commute20.1 min13thStrengthU.S. 26.4 min · NM 23.5 min176th of 235 in NM
- Median earnings per worker$36,75913thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · NM $41,758145th of 278 in NM
- Per capita income$25,5509thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · NM $36,218199th of 312 in NM
- Work from home5.5%9thU.S. 15.1% · NM 12.2%199th of 307 in NM
- 1stU.S. 10% · NM 10.2%226th of 308 in NM
| Measure | 87301 | McKinley | NM | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in NM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government workers | 31.5% | 30.7% | 23.4% | 14.5% | 85th of 308 | |
| Healthcare workers | 16.2% | 15.5% | 10.3% | 9.7% | 52nd of 308 | |
| Residents under 18 | 30.6% | 27.1% | 21.7% | 22% | 34th of 315 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 25.9% | 33.2% | 17.8% | 12.5% | 91st of 311 | |
| Diversity index | 66.7 | 41 | 62.7 | 61.4 | 6th of 315 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.469 | 0.495 | 0.477 | 0.483 | 93rd of 307 | |
| Uninsured rate | 10.1% | 16.8% | 9.6% | 8.4% | 125th of 312 | |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4% | 9% | 6% | 5.2% | 131st of 309 | |
| Housing vacancy | 7.7% | 15.6% | 12.5% | 10.1% | 259th of 311 | |
| Veterans | 6.1% | 4.3% | 7.9% | 6.2% | 176th of 315 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 48.7% | 43.6% | 50.2% | 51.1% | 112th of 236 | |
| Population | 21,755 | 70,431 | 2,120,246 | 334,922,499 | 31st of 315 | |
| Population density | 551/sq mi | 13/sq mi | 18/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 35th of 315 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.9% | 13.3% | 31% | 35.7% | 121st of 315 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 5.4% | 2.4% | 9.4% | 14.1% | 109th of 315 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 13.9% | 13.8% | 19.3% | 17.2% | 245th of 315 | |
| Tech workers | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 3.8% | 88th of 308 | |
| Homeownership rate | 52.7% | 69.8% | 70% | 65.2% | 293rd of 311 | |
| Broadband access | 87.5% | 64.8% | 86.5% | 91% | 105th of 311 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $58,772 | $47,668 | $64,059 | $80,734 | 111th of 256 | |
| Median gross rent | $930 | $859 | $1,067 | $1,413 | 85th of 173 | |
| Median age | 34 | 34.6 | 39.4 | 38.9 | 257th of 314 | |
| Median home value | $168,500 | $78,700 | $248,100 | $332,700 | 139th of 250 | |
| Average commuteStrength | 20.1 min | 27 min | 23.5 min | 26.4 min | 176th of 235 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $36,759 | $34,363 | $41,758 | $49,666 | 145th of 278 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $25,550 | $20,856 | $36,218 | $44,673 | 199th of 312 | |
| Work from home | 5.5% | 8.9% | 12.2% | 15.1% | 199th of 307 | |
| Self-employed workers | 3.4% | 4.7% | 10.2% | 10% | 226th 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
- White18%
- Black1%
- Hispanic25%
- Asian3%
- Native American48%
- Pacific Islander0.2%
- Other0.2%
- Multiracial4%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 7,046
- Average household size
- 3
- Family households
- 66.6%
- Married couples
- 27.6%
- Living alone
- 24.5%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 6.1%
- Male / female
- 48% / 52%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 7,632
- Owner-occupied
- 52.7%
- Vacant
- 7.7%
- Median year built
- 1978
- Median rooms
- 4.9
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 48.7%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 24.7%
- Home value to income
- 2.9× (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 | 87301 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $69,017 | $74,888 |
| Service | $28,207 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $22,430 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $58,221 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $25,992 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 90.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.9%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 9.9%
- Households with broadband
- 87.5%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 65.1%
- No internet access
- 8.9%
- Without health insurance
- 10.1%
- Limited-English households
- 3.1%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Gallup
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- McKinley County
- Center point
- 35.5221° N, 108.7632° W
- Land area
- 39 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
- Gallup46% of zip
- Crestview (unincorporated)3% of zip
- Catalpa Canyon (unincorporated)3% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 87301
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87302 | Gallup, NM · PO box | 1.2 mi | — |
| 87317 | Gamerco, NM | 4.1 mi | $53,589 |
| 87322 | Rehoboth, NM | 6.2 mi | $29,286 |
| 87305 | Gallup, NM | 8.4 mi | $45,096 |
| 87319 | Mentmore, NM | 10 mi | $41,452 |
| 87375 | Yatahey, NM | 10 mi | $40,735 |
| 87316 | Fort Wingate, NM | 14 mi | $84,875 |
| 87311 | Church Rock, NM | 16 mi | $33,641 |
| 86515 | Window Rock, AZ | 18 mi | $47,336 |
| 87310 | Brimhall, NM | 18 mi | $39,896 |
| 87326 | Vanderwagen, NM | 18 mi | $34,773 |
| 87347 | Jamestown, NM | 20 mi | — |
Zip codes like 87301 elsewhere
Questions about 87301
What city is zip code 87301?
87301 is assigned to Gallup, New Mexico. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 87301 in?
87301 is in McKinley County, New Mexico.
What is the population of 87301?
About 21,755 people live in 87301, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 87301 in?
87301 is in Mountain Time.
What is the median household income in 87301?
The median household income in 87301 is $58,772.
What zip codes are near 87301?
The closest zip codes to 87301 are 87302, 87317, 87322, 87305, 87319.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 87301, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.