Zip code 87320: Mexican Springs, New Mexico
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 87320
87320 is a rural zip code in Mexican Springs, New Mexico (McKinley County), covering 91 sq mi of land. About 597 people live here, or 7 per square mile. The median resident is 45.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $43,125 a year, about 53% of the national median of $80,734. 36.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $61,100, or 1.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 89% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $800 a month.
10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 33.8 minutes each way, and 8% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; transportation and moving goods; and production and manufacturing. 87% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often another language, such as Arabic or a Native American language.
How 87320 compares
- Government workers45.1%99thU.S. 14.5% · NM 23.4%36th of 308 in NM
- Poverty rate36.2%98thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · NM 17.8%45th of 311 in NM
- Housing vacancy26.1%97thU.S. 10.1% · NM 12.5%99th of 311 in NM
- Homeownership rate88.9%95thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · NM 70%106th of 311 in NM
- Uninsured rate19.4%94thWeaknessU.S. 8.4% · NM 9.6%36th of 312 in NM
- 94thWeaknessU.S. 0.483 · NM 0.47735th of 307 in NM
- 92ndWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · NM 6%70th of 309 in NM
- 92ndU.S. 17.2% · NM 19.3%129th of 315 in NM
- Average commute33.8 min89thWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · NM 23.5 min50th of 235 in NM
- Median age45.687thU.S. 38.9 · NM 39.4144th of 314 in NM
- 66thU.S. 51.1% · NM 50.2%84th of 236 in NM
- Veterans4.2%28thU.S. 6.2% · NM 7.9%214th of 315 in NM
- Median earnings per worker$41,38926thU.S. $49,666 · NM $41,758108th of 278 in NM
- Work from home8.3%24thU.S. 15.1% · NM 12.2%169th of 307 in NM
- 10thU.S. 9.7% · NM 10.3%184th of 308 in NM
- Residents under 1815.4%9thU.S. 22% · NM 21.7%205th of 315 in NM
- 7thU.S. $1,413 · NM $1,067115th of 173 in NM
- Median household income$43,1255thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · NM $64,059190th of 256 in NM
- Per capita income$19,7322ndWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · NM $36,218259th of 312 in NM
- 2ndWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · NM 31%235th of 315 in NM
- 2ndU.S. 61.4 · NM 62.7288th of 315 in NM
- 2ndU.S. 10% · NM 10.2%216th of 308 in NM
- Population5971stU.S. 334,922,499 · NM 2,120,246215th of 315 in NM
- Population density7/sq mi1stU.S. 95/sq mi · NM 18/sq mi191st of 315 in NM
- Median home value$61,1001stU.S. $332,700 · NM $248,100237th of 250 in NM
- Broadband access41.4%1stWeaknessU.S. 91% · NM 86.5%295th of 311 in NM
- 1stU.S. 14.1% · NM 9.4%257th of 315 in NM
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · NM 2.7%216th of 308 in NM
| Measure | 87320 | McKinley | NM | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in NM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government workers | 45.1% | 30.7% | 23.4% | 14.5% | 36th of 308 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 36.2% | 33.2% | 17.8% | 12.5% | 45th of 311 | |
| Housing vacancy | 26.1% | 15.6% | 12.5% | 10.1% | 99th of 311 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 88.9% | 69.8% | 70% | 65.2% | 106th of 311 | |
| Uninsured rateWeakness | 19.4% | 16.8% | 9.6% | 8.4% | 36th of 312 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Weakness | 0.526 | 0.495 | 0.477 | 0.483 | 35th of 307 | |
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 9.3% | 9% | 6% | 5.2% | 70th of 309 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 25.1% | 13.8% | 19.3% | 17.2% | 129th of 315 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 33.8 min | 27 min | 23.5 min | 26.4 min | 50th of 235 | |
| Median age | 45.6 | 34.6 | 39.4 | 38.9 | 144th of 314 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 55% | 43.6% | 50.2% | 51.1% | 84th of 236 | |
| Veterans | 4.2% | 4.3% | 7.9% | 6.2% | 214th of 315 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $41,389 | $34,363 | $41,758 | $49,666 | 108th of 278 | |
| Work from home | 8.3% | 8.9% | 12.2% | 15.1% | 169th of 307 | |
| Healthcare workers | 6.4% | 15.5% | 10.3% | 9.7% | 184th of 308 | |
| Residents under 18 | 15.4% | 27.1% | 21.7% | 22% | 205th of 315 | |
| Median gross rent | $800 | $859 | $1,067 | $1,413 | 115th of 173 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $43,125 | $47,668 | $64,059 | $80,734 | 190th of 256 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $19,732 | $20,856 | $36,218 | $44,673 | 259th of 312 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 9.9% | 13.3% | 31% | 35.7% | 235th of 315 | |
| Diversity index | 6.9 | 41 | 62.7 | 61.4 | 288th of 315 | |
| Self-employed workers | 3.9% | 4.7% | 10.2% | 10% | 216th of 308 | |
| Population | 597 | 70,431 | 2,120,246 | 334,922,499 | 215th of 315 | |
| Population density | 7/sq mi | 13/sq mi | 18/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 191st of 315 | |
| Median home value | $61,100 | $78,700 | $248,100 | $332,700 | 237th of 250 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 41.4% | 64.8% | 86.5% | 91% | 295th of 311 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0% | 2.4% | 9.4% | 14.1% | 257th of 315 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 3.8% | 216th 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
- White0.7%
- Black0.3%
- Hispanic1%
- Asian0%
- Native American96%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial2%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 198
- Average household size
- 3
- Family households
- 70.7%
- Married couples
- 37.4%
- Living alone
- 26.8%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 4.2%
- Male / female
- 49% / 51%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 268
- Owner-occupied
- 88.9%
- Vacant
- 26.1%
- Median year built
- 1989
- Median rooms
- 4.7
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 55%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 55%
- Home value to income
- 1.4× (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 | 87320 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $65,179 | $74,888 |
| Service | $23,375 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $41,181 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $45,313 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $14,375 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 75.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.9%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 1.6%
- Households with broadband
- 41.4%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 23.2%
- No internet access
- 53.5%
- Without health insurance
- 19.4%
- Limited-English households
- 11.6%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Mexican Springs
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- McKinley County
- Center point
- 35.8076° N, 108.8714° W
- Land area
- 91 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
- Nakaibito (unincorporated)8% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 87320
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86515 | Window Rock, AZ | 9.4 mi | $47,336 |
| 87375 | Yatahey, NM | 11 mi | $40,735 |
| 86504 | Fort Defiance, AZ | 15 mi | $46,573 |
| 87310 | Brimhall, NM | 16 mi | $39,896 |
| 87317 | Gamerco, NM | 17 mi | $53,589 |
| 87328 | Navajo, NM | 18 mi | $33,906 |
| 87301 | Gallup, NM | 21 mi | $58,772 |
| 87302 | Gallup, NM · PO box | 21 mi | — |
| 87325 | Tohatchi, NM | 21 mi | $36,800 |
| 87319 | Mentmore, NM | 23 mi | $41,452 |
| 87364 | Sheep Springs, NM | 24 mi | $32,500 |
| 87311 | Church Rock, NM | 25 mi | $33,641 |
Questions about 87320
What city is zip code 87320?
87320 is assigned to Mexican Springs, New Mexico. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 87320 in?
87320 is in McKinley County, New Mexico.
What is the population of 87320?
About 597 people live in 87320, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 87320 in?
87320 is in Mountain Time.
What is the median household income in 87320?
The median household income in 87320 is $43,125.
What zip codes are near 87320?
The closest zip codes to 87320 are 86515, 87375, 86504, 87310, 87317.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 87320, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.