Grants, NM · standard
ZIP Code 87020
Cibola County, New Mexico - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,347
- 4/sq mi Low-density area
- $62,746
- Median income Near-median income area
- $154,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Grants pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 34th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 27th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 87020 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 87020 (Grants, NM) rose +6.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 207.0 in 2023 to 221.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 87020 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Grants, Cibola County, New Mexico, home to 11,347 residents across 2701.7 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 87020 reports a modest median household income of $62,746 (6% above the average New Mexico ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,869. The poverty rate is 27.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $154,400 (28% below the average New Mexico ZIP), and median rent is $766; owner occupancy is 69.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.9, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cibola County, so 87020 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 →
Top industries in ZIP 87020
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Grants, NM
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 87020.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
40 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
39 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
38 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
18 establishments
- Construction 12
Construction
12 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
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 87020, Grants, 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
11,347
Population
2701.7
Area (sq mi)
4
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 87020?
39.9
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
3.6%
Foreign-Born
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?
$62,746
Median Household Income
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$27,869
Per Capita Income
27.7%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
19.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 87020 ranks among New Mexico ZIPs
Grants, NM household income vs. every New Mexico ZIP code
Median household income among 265 reporting New Mexico ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$62,746 Top 35% higher than 65% of 265 New Mexico ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,631housing units
4,631
Total Housing Units
3,963
Occupied Units
668
Vacant Units
2.72
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$154,400
Median Home Value
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$766
Median Rent
1978
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+6.9%
YoY Change (2024)
221
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+121%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 87020 have increased 6.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +121% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +11.2% | 166 |
| 2021 | +10.4% | 183 |
| 2022 | +3.1% | 188 |
| 2023 | +9.9% | 207 |
| 2024 | +6.9% | 221 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 204 business establishments in ZIP 87020, employing approximately 3,145 people with a combined annual payroll of $128,328,000.
204
Businesses
3,145
Employees
$128.3M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 40 | 19.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 39 | 19.1% |
| Retail trade | 38 | 18.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 18 | 8.8% |
| Construction | 12 | 5.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 12 | 5.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 3.4% |
| Information | 7 | 3.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 3.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 2.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 2.5% |
| Utilities | 3 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 87020 vs 87051 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87051 | San Rafael, NM | 969 | 10.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 87020, both outside NM so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (11,347 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 87020 in?
ZIP code 87020 (Grants) is located in Cibola County, New Mexico. Cibola County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cibola-nm.
What is the population of ZIP code 87020?
ZIP code 87020 in Grants, NM has a population of 11,347 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87020?
The median household income in ZIP 87020 is $62,746, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 87020?
The median home value in ZIP 87020 is $154,400, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87020?
The largest racial group in ZIP 87020 is White at 49.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 52.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 87020?
ZIP code 87020 has 204 business establishments employing approximately 3,145 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 87020?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 87020 are: Accommodation and food services (40), Health care and social assistance (39), Retail trade (38). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 87020?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 87020 increased by 6.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 121%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 87020?
In ZIP code 87020, 45.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 87020?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 87020 is 19.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 87020?
In ZIP code 87020, approximately 69.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87020?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87020 is 27.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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