ZIP Code 87319

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Mentmore · McKinley County · New Mexico

Population
1,832

4/sq mi

Median income
$41,452

▼ 46% vs US

higher than 6% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$28,000

▼ 90% vs US

higher than 0% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
1.2%

Median age 30.8

Land area
436.2 sq mi

Denver

ZIP code 87319 in Mentmore, New Mexico has a population of 1,832. The median household income is $41,452, which is 46% below the national average. Median home value is $28,000, 90% below the US average. 1.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 87319 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 436.2 square miles in Mentmore, McKinley County, New Mexico. The area is home to 1,832 residents, producing a population density of 4 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 87319 against New Mexico and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 87319 sits at $41,452 (30% below the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $14,572. The poverty rate stands at 37.7% and the unemployment rate at 10.5%. On housing, the median home value is $28,000 (87% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 80.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 87319 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 1.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.8, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing McKinley County, so you can benchmark 87319 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 87319, Mentmore, 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

1,832

Population

436.2

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 87319?

30.8

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 9.6%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 73.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 27.3%

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?

$41,452

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$14,572

Per Capita Income

37.7%

Poverty Rate

10.5%

Unemployment Rate

22.3 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 47.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 1.2%

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

What does housing look like?

943

Total Housing Units

702

Occupied Units

241

Vacant Units

3.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.2%
Renter 19.8%

$28,000

Median Home Value

-87% vs state

1992

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 87319, employing approximately 85 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,324,000.

4

Businesses

85

Employees

$2.3M

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
87301 Gallup, NM 23,674 6.5 mi
87305 Gallup, NM 3,350 10.4 mi
86508 Lupton, AZ 752 12.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 87319 in?
ZIP code 87319 (Mentmore) 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 87319?
ZIP code 87319 in Mentmore, NM has a population of 1,832 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87319?
The median household income in ZIP 87319 is $41,452, which is 46% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 87319?
The median home value in ZIP 87319 is $28,000, which is 90% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87319?
The largest racial group in ZIP 87319 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 73.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 27.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 87319?
ZIP code 87319 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 85 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 87319?
In ZIP code 87319, 47.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 1.2% 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 87319?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 87319 is 22.3 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 87319?
In ZIP code 87319, approximately 80.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87319?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87319 is 37.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Mentmore, 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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