PlainZIP

Ramah, NM · standard

ZIP Code 87321

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

2,226
1/sq mi
$49,313
Median income
$124,100
Median home value
23.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ramah pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

13th pct
household income, US ZIPs
18th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 87321 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 87321 covers 1590.0 square miles in Ramah, Cibola County, New Mexico (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,226 residents on file, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 87321 reports a modest median household income of $49,313 (17% below the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $23,210. 26.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 21.5%. On housing, the median home value is $124,100 (42% below the state average) with median rent at $1,319 per month, and 63.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.3, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Cibola County, letting you compare 87321 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 87321, Ramah, 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

2,226

Population

1590.0

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 87321?

46.3

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 31.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 64.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%

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?

$49,313

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$23,210

Per Capita Income

26.6%

Poverty Rate

21.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 87321 ranks nationally

Ramah, NM household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,313 13th percentile higher than 13% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 46.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.7%

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

What does housing look like?

827

Total Housing Units

642

Occupied Units

185

Vacant Units

3.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.7%
Renter 36.3%

$124,100

Median Home Value

-42% vs state

$1,319

Median Rent

1991

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 15 business establishments in ZIP 87321, employing approximately 126 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,107,000.

15

Businesses

126

Employees

$5.1M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 4 26.7%
Construction 3 20.0%

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 87321 vs 87357 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
87357 Pinehill, NM 604 3.8 mi

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87026 standard
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Pop: 4,063
87021 standard
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Pop: 3,472
87034 standard
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Pop: 2,207
87007 standard
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Pop: 1,080
87049 standard
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Pop: 973

Related Areas

Cibola County Ramah, NM New Mexico

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 87321 in? ▼
ZIP code 87321 (Ramah) 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 87321? ▼
ZIP code 87321 in Ramah, NM has a population of 2,226 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87321? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 87321 is $49,313, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 87321? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 87321 is $124,100, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87321? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 87321 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 64.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 87321? ▼
ZIP code 87321 has 15 business establishments employing approximately 126 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 87321? ▼
In ZIP code 87321, 46.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.7% 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 87321? ▼
In ZIP code 87321, approximately 63.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87321? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87321 is 26.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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