87310 ZIP Code — Brimhall, NM

Mckinley County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87310 is located in Brimhall, New Mexico, within Mckinley County. It covers approximately 91.93 square miles and serves a population of 1,182 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 505.

About ZIP code 87310

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $64,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 98%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $32,250. Poverty affects 44% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 33% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 43 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 4% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (20%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks. 23% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 87310 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,182

population

91.93

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87310 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87310

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87310. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Brimhall	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,182
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	91.93 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	35.8131
Longitude	-108.5766
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	505

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.2%	61.3%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	28.8%	26.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	6.3%	10.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	1.8%	2.4%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,182

Population

People per sq mi

32.9

Median age

$32,250

Median household income

$15,884

Per capita income

$64,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

97.7%

Home ownership

44.3%

Poverty rate

13.4%

Unemployment

381

Housing units

4.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

103

25–34

102

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	288	24.4%
18 and over	894	75.6%
65 and over	133	11.3%
Median age	32.9 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 93.9%

Black or African American 3.7%

White 2%

Two or more races 0.3%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1,110	93.9%
Black or African American	44	3.7%
White	24	2%
Two or more races	4	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.2%	61.3%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	28.8%	26.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	6.3%	10.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	1.8%	2.4%	4.1%

Under $10k 14.5%

$10k–$15k 6.1%

$15k–$25k 16.1%

$25k–$35k 16.1%

$35k–$50k 6.4%

$50k–$75k 9.3%

$75k–$100k 12.9%

$100k–$150k 12.9%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

$200k+ 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.5%
$10k–$15k	6.1%
$15k–$25k	16.1%
$25k–$35k	16.1%
$35k–$50k	6.4%
$50k–$75k	9.3%
$75k–$100k	12.9%
$100k–$150k	12.9%
$150k–$200k	2.6%
$200k+	3.2%
Median income	$32,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 28.6%

$50k–$100k 47.4%

$100k–$150k 16.1%

$150k–$200k 1.6%

$300k–$500k 6.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$64,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	97.7%
Renter occupied	2.3%
Vacant	19.8%
Single-family detached	76.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.6%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	3.67

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	2.6%
2000–2009	10.8%
1990–1999	35.6%
1980–1989	17.0%
1970–1979	17.8%
1960–1969	6.4%
1950–1959	2.1%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	4.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	13.9%
1 bedroom	5.9%
2 bedrooms	21.1%
3 bedrooms	38.7%
4 bedrooms	16.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.3%
1 vehicle	42.1%
2 vehicles	32.2%
3 or more	23.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	33.4%
Electricity	2.6%
Propane / LP gas	7.1%
Wood	50.8%
No fuel used	3.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	101	32.5%
Cohabiting couple	41	13.2%
Male householder, no spouse	58	18.6%
Female householder, no spouse	111	35.7%
Households with children under 18	119	38.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	101	32.5%
Average household size	3.62

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	60.7%	51.0%
Married	29.2%	29.8%
Separated	0.0%	1.1%
Widowed	4.2%	14.5%
Divorced	5.9%	3.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.0%

Some HS, no diploma 12.8%

HS graduate 39.4%

Some college, no degree 35.0%

Associate's degree 3.4%

Bachelor's degree 3.3%

Graduate / professional 1.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.2%
Bachelor's or higher	4.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	2.9%
Kindergarten	23	7.4%
Elementary school	188	60.3%
High school	53	17.0%
College / grad school	39	12.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 41.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.2%

Finance & real estate 11.4%

Public administration 11.1%

Construction 7.6%

Transportation & utilities 6.0%

Retail trade 4.9%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.4%

Other services 1.1%

Manufacturing 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.3%
Service	35.3%
Sales & office	25.3%
Natural resources & construction	10.6%
Production & transportation	12.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.0%
Government	38.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.4%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	10.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	43.4

Poverty

All people 44.3%

Under 18 years 55.9%

18 and over 40.6%

Married-couple families 31.7%

Female-led households 55.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.5%
Retirement income	15.8%
Supplemental Security	15.4%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	32.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.3%
High blood pressure	36.7%
High cholesterol	29.5%
Diabetes	19.5%
Heart disease	9.7%
Stroke	6.5%
Asthma	14.3%
Arthritis	25.0%
Kidney disease	5.0%
Pulmonary disease	11.3%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.2%
Binge drinking	13.6%
No physical activity	27.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.2%
Depression	19.7%
Fair or poor health	25.6%
Poor mental health	20.3%
Poor physical health	17.8%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	66.1%
Visited dentist	50.8%
Cholesterol screening	82.9%
Teeth loss	31.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	58	6.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	16.0%
65 and over	66.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	16.0%
Public insurance	64.8%
No insurance	23.4%
Uninsured under 19	4.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,124	95.1%
Spanish	41	3.6%
Other Indo-European	5	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,182	100.0%
Born in same state	1,182	100.0%
Born in different state	1,032	87.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	26.3%
Internet access	55.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87310

What city is ZIP code 87310 in?

ZIP code 87310 is primarily assigned to Brimhall, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87310 in?

ZIP code 87310 falls within Mckinley County, New Mexico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87310?

44% of residents in ZIP code 87310 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 87310 mostly owner-occupied?

98% of occupied units in ZIP code 87310 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 87310?

4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 87310?

The median home value in ZIP code 87310 is $64,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 87310 in?

ZIP code 87310 observes the MST timezone.