ZIP Code 87364

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Sheep Springs · San Juan County · New Mexico

Population
1,111

3/sq mi

Median income
$32,500

▼ 57% vs US

higher than 3% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$81,700

▼ 71% vs US

higher than 5% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
6.6%

Median age 33.4

Land area
396.8 sq mi

Denver

ZIP code 87364 in Sheep Springs, New Mexico has a population of 1,111. The median household income is $32,500, which is 57% below the national average. Median home value is $81,700, 71% below the US average. 6.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 87364 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 396.8 square miles in Sheep Springs, San Juan County, New Mexico. The area is home to 1,111 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 87364 against New Mexico and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 87364 sits at $32,500 (45% below the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $14,691. The poverty rate stands at 36.1% and the unemployment rate at 16.1%. On housing, the median home value is $81,700 (62% below the state average) with median rent at $713 per month, and 86.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 87364 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 6.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.4, and the average commute is 46 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing San Juan County, so you can benchmark 87364 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 87364, Sheep Springs, 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

1,111

Population

396.8

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 87364?

33.4

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 0.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 99.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

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?

$32,500

Median Household Income

-45% vs state

$14,691

Per Capita Income

36.1%

Poverty Rate

16.1%

Unemployment Rate

46.3 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 50.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.6%

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

What does housing look like?

652

Total Housing Units

474

Occupied Units

178

Vacant Units

3.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.5%
Renter 13.5%

$81,700

Median Home Value

-62% vs state

$713

Median Rent

1984

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
87325 Tohatchi, NM 3,034 10.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 87364 in?
ZIP code 87364 (Sheep Springs) 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 87364?
ZIP code 87364 in Sheep Springs, NM has a population of 1,111 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 87364?
The median household income in ZIP 87364 is $32,500, which is 57% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 87364?
The median home value in ZIP 87364 is $81,700, which is 71% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 87364?
The largest racial group in ZIP 87364 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 99.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 87364?
In ZIP code 87364, 50.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.6% 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 87364?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 87364 is 46.3 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 87364?
In ZIP code 87364, approximately 86.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87364?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 87364 is 36.1% 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 Sheep Springs, 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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