ZIP Code 87328

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Navajo · McKinley County · New Mexico

Population
2,668

6/sq mi

Median income
$33,906

▼ 56% vs US

higher than 3% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$65,000

▼ 77% vs US

higher than 2% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
12.1%

Median age 29.6

Land area
485.1 sq mi

Denver

ZIP code 87328 in Navajo, New Mexico has a population of 2,668. The median household income is $33,906, which is 56% below the national average. Median home value is $65,000, 77% below the US average. 12.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 87328 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 485.1 square miles in Navajo, McKinley County, New Mexico. The area is home to 2,668 residents, producing a population density of 6 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 87328 against New Mexico and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 87328 sits at $33,906 (43% below the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $15,381. The poverty rate stands at 47.0% and the unemployment rate at 17.3%. On housing, the median home value is $65,000 (70% below the state average) with median rent at $667 per month, and 32.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 87328 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.6, and the average commute is 29 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 87328 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 87328, Navajo, 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

2,668

Population

485.1

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 87328?

29.6

Median Age

45.5%

Male

54.5%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 0.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 95.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

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?

$33,906

Median Household Income

-43% vs state

$15,381

Per Capita Income

47.0%

Poverty Rate

17.3%

Unemployment Rate

28.9 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 49.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,101

Total Housing Units

885

Occupied Units

216

Vacant Units

3.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 32.1%
Renter 67.9%

$65,000

Median Home Value

-70% vs state

$667

Median Rent

1985

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 87328, employing approximately 66 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,473,000.

7

Businesses

66

Employees

$2.5M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 42.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 87328 in?
ZIP code 87328 (Navajo) 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 87328?
ZIP code 87328 in Navajo, NM has a population of 2,668 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87328?
The median household income in ZIP 87328 is $33,906, which is 56% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 87328?
The median home value in ZIP 87328 is $65,000, which is 77% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87328?
The largest racial group in ZIP 87328 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 95.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 87328?
ZIP code 87328 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 66 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 87328?
In ZIP code 87328, 49.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.1% 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 87328?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 87328 is 28.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 87328?
In ZIP code 87328, approximately 32.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 67.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87328?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87328 is 47.0% 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 Navajo, 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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