ZIP Code 87310

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Brimhall · McKinley County · New Mexico

Population
938

2/sq mi

Median income
$39,896

▼ 48% vs US

higher than 6% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$67,600

▼ 76% vs US

higher than 3% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
5.7%

Median age 39.9

Land area
469.0 sq mi

Denver

ZIP code 87310 in Brimhall, New Mexico has a population of 938. The median household income is $39,896, which is 48% below the national average. Median home value is $67,600, 76% below the US average. 5.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 87310 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 469.0 square miles in Brimhall, McKinley County, New Mexico. The area is home to 938 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 87310 against New Mexico and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 87310 sits at $39,896 (33% below the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $20,652. The poverty rate stands at 38.6% and the unemployment rate at 14.8%. On housing, the median home value is $67,600 (69% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 95.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 87310 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 5.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.9, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 87310 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 87310, Brimhall, 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

938

Population

469.0

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 87310?

39.9

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 3.5%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 92.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%

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?

$39,896

Median Household Income

-33% vs state

$20,652

Per Capita Income

38.6%

Poverty Rate

14.8%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 43.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 5.7%

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

What does housing look like?

350

Total Housing Units

287

Occupied Units

63

Vacant Units

3.15

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 95.8%
Renter 4.2%

$67,600

Median Home Value

-69% vs state

1990

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 87310 in?
ZIP code 87310 (Brimhall) is located in McKinley County, New Mexico. McKinley County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mckinley-nm.
What is the population of ZIP code 87310?
ZIP code 87310 in Brimhall, NM has a population of 938 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87310?
The median household income in ZIP 87310 is $39,896, which is 48% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 87310?
The median home value in ZIP 87310 is $67,600, which is 76% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87310?
The largest racial group in ZIP 87310 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 92.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.6% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 87310?
In ZIP code 87310, 43.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 5.7% 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 87310?
In ZIP code 87310, approximately 95.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87310?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87310 is 38.6% 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 Brimhall, 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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