PlainZIP

Gallina, NM · standard

ZIP Code 87017

Rio Arriba County, New Mexico - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

429
1/sq mi
$78,060
Median income
$181,600
Median home value
16.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Gallina pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 41%
household income, US ZIPs
38th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 87017 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 87017 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gallina, Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, home to just 429 residents across 429.0 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 87017 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,060 (32% above the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $31,485. Local economic indicators show a 10.3% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. Median home value sits at $181,600 (16% below the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 80.5%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.6, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 87017, plus 6 more within Rio Arriba County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 87017, Gallina, NM · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

429

Population

429.0

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 87017?

44.6

Median Age

47.4%

Male

52.6%

Female

13.7%

Foreign-Born

White 25.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 22.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 30.9%
Hispanic or Latino 77.4%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$78,060

Median Household Income

+32% vs state

$31,485

Per Capita Income

10.3%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 87017 ranks nationally

Gallina, NM household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$78,060 Top 41% higher than 59% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 75.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

184

Total Housing Units

149

Occupied Units

35

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.5%
Renter 19.5%

$181,600

Median Home Value

-16% vs state

1984

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 87017, employing approximately 14 people with a combined annual payroll of $908,000.

5

Businesses

14

Employees

$908K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
87046 Regina, NM 186 9.6 mi

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Related Areas

Rio Arriba County Gallina, NM New Mexico

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 87017 in? ▼
ZIP code 87017 (Gallina) is located in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. Rio Arriba County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/rio-arriba-nm.
What is the population of ZIP code 87017? ▼
ZIP code 87017 in Gallina, NM has a population of 429 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87017? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 87017 is $78,060, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 87017? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 87017 is $181,600, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87017? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 87017 is Two or More Ethnicities at 30.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 77.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 87017? ▼
ZIP code 87017 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 14 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 87017? ▼
In ZIP code 87017, 75.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 87017? ▼
In ZIP code 87017, approximately 80.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87017? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87017 is 10.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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