Zip code 87312: Continental Divide, New Mexico
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 87312
87312 is a rural zip code in Continental Divide, New Mexico (McKinley County), covering 82 sq mi of land. About 654 people live here, or 8 per square mile. The median resident is 44.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $48,977 a year, 39% below the national median of $80,734. 26.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $78,000, or 1.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 98% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.
29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 54.3 minutes each way, and 13% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; education; and healthcare. 68% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often another language, such as Arabic or a Native American language.
How 87312 compares
- Homeownership rate97.7%99thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · NM 70%62nd of 311 in NM
- Average commute54.3 min99thWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · NM 23.5 min7th of 235 in NM
- Government workers40.8%99thU.S. 14.5% · NM 23.4%49th of 308 in NM
- Poverty rate26.3%93rdWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · NM 17.8%88th of 311 in NM
- 87thU.S. 17.2% · NM 19.3%149th of 315 in NM
- Median age44.182ndU.S. 38.9 · NM 39.4153rd of 314 in NM
- Uninsured rate12.7%82ndWeaknessU.S. 8.4% · NM 9.6%91st of 312 in NM
- 73rdU.S. 5.2% · NM 6%105th of 309 in NM
- Work from home12.6%49thU.S. 15.1% · NM 12.2%125th of 307 in NM
- Housing vacancy6.6%49thU.S. 10.1% · NM 12.5%275th of 311 in NM
- 46thU.S. 9.7% · NM 10.3%145th of 308 in NM
- 45thU.S. 35.7% · NM 31%97th of 315 in NM
- 37thU.S. 10% · NM 10.2%168th of 308 in NM
- Diversity index39.135thU.S. 61.4 · NM 62.7187th of 315 in NM
- Veterans4.6%33rdU.S. 6.2% · NM 7.9%206th of 315 in NM
- 25thU.S. 0.483 · NM 0.477190th of 307 in NM
- Residents under 1817.6%17thU.S. 22% · NM 21.7%190th of 315 in NM
- Median household income$48,9778thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · NM $64,059162nd of 256 in NM
- Per capita income$18,6382ndWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · NM $36,218271st of 312 in NM
- Median earnings per worker$26,9642ndWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · NM $41,758239th of 278 in NM
- Population6541stU.S. 334,922,499 · NM 2,120,246210th of 315 in NM
- Population density8/sq mi1stU.S. 95/sq mi · NM 18/sq mi176th of 315 in NM
- Median home value$78,0001stU.S. $332,700 · NM $248,100224th of 250 in NM
- Broadband access65.7%1stWeaknessU.S. 91% · NM 86.5%244th of 311 in NM
- 1stU.S. 14.1% · NM 9.4%255th of 315 in NM
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · NM 2.7%215th of 308 in NM
| Measure | 87312 | McKinley | NM | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in NM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homeownership rateStrength | 97.7% | 69.8% | 70% | 65.2% | 62nd of 311 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 54.3 min | 27 min | 23.5 min | 26.4 min | 7th of 235 | |
| Government workers | 40.8% | 30.7% | 23.4% | 14.5% | 49th of 308 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 26.3% | 33.2% | 17.8% | 12.5% | 88th of 311 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 22.9% | 13.8% | 19.3% | 17.2% | 149th of 315 | |
| Median age | 44.1 | 34.6 | 39.4 | 38.9 | 153rd of 314 | |
| Uninsured rateWeakness | 12.7% | 16.8% | 9.6% | 8.4% | 91st of 312 | |
| Unemployment rate | 6.4% | 9% | 6% | 5.2% | 105th of 309 | |
| Work from home | 12.6% | 8.9% | 12.2% | 15.1% | 125th of 307 | |
| Housing vacancy | 6.6% | 15.6% | 12.5% | 10.1% | 275th of 311 | |
| Healthcare workers | 9.2% | 15.5% | 10.3% | 9.7% | 145th of 308 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.3% | 13.3% | 31% | 35.7% | 97th of 315 | |
| Self-employed workers | 8.3% | 4.7% | 10.2% | 10% | 168th of 308 | |
| Diversity index | 39.1 | 41 | 62.7 | 61.4 | 187th of 315 | |
| Veterans | 4.6% | 4.3% | 7.9% | 6.2% | 206th of 315 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.406 | 0.495 | 0.477 | 0.483 | 190th of 307 | |
| Residents under 18 | 17.6% | 27.1% | 21.7% | 22% | 190th of 315 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $48,977 | $47,668 | $64,059 | $80,734 | 162nd of 256 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $18,638 | $20,856 | $36,218 | $44,673 | 271st of 312 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $26,964 | $34,363 | $41,758 | $49,666 | 239th of 278 | |
| Population | 654 | 70,431 | 2,120,246 | 334,922,499 | 210th of 315 | |
| Population density | 8/sq mi | 13/sq mi | 18/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 176th of 315 | |
| Median home value | $78,000 | $78,700 | $248,100 | $332,700 | 224th of 250 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 65.7% | 64.8% | 86.5% | 91% | 244th of 311 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0% | 2.4% | 9.4% | 14.1% | 255th of 315 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 3.8% | 215th 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
- White8%
- Black0%
- Hispanic9%
- Asian0%
- Native American77%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other2%
- Multiracial4%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 213
- Average household size
- 3.1
- Family households
- 74.2%
- Married couples
- 28.6%
- Living alone
- 25.8%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 4.6%
- Male / female
- 42% / 58%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 228
- Owner-occupied
- 97.7%
- Vacant
- 6.6%
- Median year built
- 1990
- Median rooms
- 4.9
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- —
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- —
- Home value to income
- 1.6× (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 | 87312 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $92,639 | $74,888 |
| Service | $30,625 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $43,438 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | under $2,500 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $21,875 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 76.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.3%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 7.2%
- Households with broadband
- 65.7%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 50.2%
- No internet access
- 34.3%
- Without health insurance
- 12.7%
- Limited-English households
- 3.8%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Continental Divide
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- McKinley County
- Center point
- 35.4291° N, 108.3454° W
- Land area
- 82 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
- Continental Divide (unincorporated)3% of zip
- Thoreau (unincorporated)2% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 87312
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87347 | Jamestown, NM | 7 mi | — |
| 87323 | Thoreau, NM | 9.2 mi | $51,616 |
| 87316 | Fort Wingate, NM | 11 mi | $84,875 |
| 87365 | Smith Lake, NM | 14 mi | — |
| 87311 | Church Rock, NM | 15 mi | $33,641 |
| 87322 | Rehoboth, NM | 18 mi | $29,286 |
| 87045 | Prewitt, NM | 19 mi | $19,270 |
| 87305 | Gallup, NM | 22 mi | $45,096 |
| 87005 | Bluewater, NM | 22 mi | — |
| 87302 | Gallup, NM · PO box | 23 mi | — |
| 87301 | Gallup, NM | 24 mi | $58,772 |
| 87317 | Gamerco, NM | 25 mi | $53,589 |
Questions about 87312
What city is zip code 87312?
87312 is assigned to Continental Divide, New Mexico. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 87312 in?
87312 is in McKinley County, New Mexico.
What is the population of 87312?
About 654 people live in 87312, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 87312 in?
87312 is in Mountain Time.
What is the median household income in 87312?
The median household income in 87312 is $48,977.
What zip codes are near 87312?
The closest zip codes to 87312 are 87347, 87323, 87316, 87365, 87311.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 87312, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.