ZIP Code 87037

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Nageezi · San Juan County · New Mexico

Population
677

1/sq mi

Median income
$19,044

▼ 75% vs US

higher than 0% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$78,000

▼ 72% vs US

higher than 4% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
0.3%

Median age 39.8

Land area
752.2 sq mi

Denver

ZIP code 87037 in Nageezi, New Mexico has a population of 677. The median household income is $19,044, which is 75% below the national average. Median home value is $78,000, 72% below the US average. 0.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 87037 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 752.2 square miles in Nageezi, San Juan County, New Mexico. The area is home to 677 residents, producing a population density of 1 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 87037 against New Mexico and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 87037 sits at $19,044 (68% below the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $23,027. The poverty rate stands at 42.4% and the unemployment rate at 10.2%. On housing, the median home value is $78,000 (64% below the state average) with median rent at $525 per month, and 92.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 87037 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 0.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 87037 sits relative to New Mexico and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 87037, Nageezi, NM · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

677

Population

752.2

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 87037?

39.8

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 0.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 99.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

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?

$19,044

Median Household Income

-68% vs state

$23,027

Per Capita Income

42.4%

Poverty Rate

10.2%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 38.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.3%

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

What does housing look like?

568

Total Housing Units

405

Occupied Units

163

Vacant Units

3.66

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.3%
Renter 7.7%

$78,000

Median Home Value

-64% vs state

$525

Median Rent

1985

Median Year Built

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 87037 in?
ZIP code 87037 (Nageezi) is located in San Juan County, New Mexico. San Juan County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/san-juan-nm.
What is the population of ZIP code 87037?
ZIP code 87037 in Nageezi, NM has a population of 677 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87037?
The median household income in ZIP 87037 is $19,044, which is 75% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 87037?
The median home value in ZIP 87037 is $78,000, which is 72% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87037?
The largest racial group in ZIP 87037 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 99.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.1% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 87037?
In ZIP code 87037, 38.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 0.3% 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 87037?
In ZIP code 87037, approximately 92.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87037?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87037 is 42.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Nageezi, NM

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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