87311 ZIP Code — Church Rock, NM

Mckinley County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87311 is located in Church Rock, New Mexico, within Mckinley County. It covers approximately 209.95 square miles and serves a population of 5,027 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 505.

About ZIP code 87311

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 $39,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $30,192. Poverty affects 42% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 46% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 33% 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. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (44%), diabetes (20%), smoking (33%), poor mental health (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 87311 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.

5,027

population

209.95

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87311 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87311

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87311. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Church Rock	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	5,027
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	209.95 sq mi
Water area	0.16 sq mi
Latitude	35.5915
Longitude	-108.4990
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	73.5%	61.3%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	20.5%	26.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	5.3%	10.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.7%	2.4%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

5,027

Population

People per sq mi

30.7

Median age

$30,192

Median household income

$15,071

Per capita income

$39,300

Median home value

$834

Median monthly rent

80.2%

Home ownership

41.7%

Poverty rate

9.5%

Unemployment

1,355

Housing units

9.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

135

Under 5

155

185

5–9

213

221

10–14

255

218

15–19

251

150

20–24

173

482

25–34

557

276

35–44

319

186

45–54

215

129

55–59

150

120

60–64

139

166

65–74

192

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,423	28.3%
18 and over	3,604	71.7%
65 and over	498	9.9%
Median age	30.7 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 92.1%

Two or more races 3.5%

Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

White 1.6%

Other race 0.4%

Black or African American 0.1%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4,734	92.1%
Two or more races	181	3.5%
Hispanic or Latino	113	2.2%
White	80	1.6%
Other race	20	0.4%
Black or African American	6	0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	6	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	73.5%	61.3%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	20.5%	26.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	5.3%	10.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.7%	2.4%	4.1%

Under $10k 19.3%

$10k–$15k 13.7%

$15k–$25k 10.6%

$25k–$35k 10.3%

$35k–$50k 11.1%

$50k–$75k 9.9%

$75k–$100k 12.7%

$100k–$150k 8.9%

$150k–$200k 1.1%

$200k+ 2.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	19.3%
$10k–$15k	13.7%
$15k–$25k	10.6%
$25k–$35k	10.3%
$35k–$50k	11.1%
$50k–$75k	9.9%
$75k–$100k	12.7%
$100k–$150k	8.9%
$150k–$200k	1.1%
$200k+	2.4%
Median income	$30,192

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 60.3%

$50k–$100k 23.5%

$100k–$150k 6.1%

$150k–$200k 2.1%

$200k–$300k 2.7%

$300k–$500k 2.6%

$500k–$1M 2.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$39,300
Median rent / month	$834
Owner occupied	80.2%
Renter occupied	19.8%
Vacant	19.5%
Single-family detached	74.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	24.9%
Median rooms	4.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.98

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	7.8%
2000–2009	18.5%
1990–1999	21.7%
1980–1989	19.5%
1970–1979	18.4%
1960–1969	8.2%
1950–1959	1.9%
1940–1949	2.9%
1939 or earlier	0.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	16.4%
1 bedroom	6.8%
2 bedrooms	29.0%
3 bedrooms	34.8%
4 bedrooms	10.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.9%
1 vehicle	36.4%
2 vehicles	28.4%
3 or more	24.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	17.6%
Electricity	7.0%
Propane / LP gas	7.2%
Wood	62.1%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	388	29.9%
Cohabiting couple	162	12.5%
Male householder, no spouse	265	20.4%
Female householder, no spouse	483	37.2%
Households with children under 18	572	44.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	425	32.7%
Average household size	3.87

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	64.0%	53.9%
Married	28.0%	27.2%
Separated	2.5%	1.2%
Widowed	0.8%	9.3%
Divorced	4.7%	8.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.5%

Some HS, no diploma 13.7%

HS graduate 38.8%

Some college, no degree 19.9%

Associate's degree 10.8%

Bachelor's degree 6.3%

Graduate / professional 3.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.8%
Bachelor's or higher	9.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	66	4.7%
Kindergarten	83	5.9%
Elementary school	653	46.2%
High school	350	24.8%
College / grad school	261	18.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.9%

Public administration 16.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.1%

Retail trade 12.8%

Other services 8.4%

Construction 5.0%

Information 3.5%

Agriculture & mining 3.3%

Manufacturing 2.0%

Finance & real estate 1.7%

Transportation & utilities 1.6%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Professional & management 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.7%
Service	28.9%
Sales & office	17.1%
Natural resources & construction	15.3%
Production & transportation	12.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.9%
Government	30.2%
Self-employed	2.3%
Unpaid family workers	1.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.3%
Carpool	15.6%
Public transit	0.7%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	4.5%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.0

Poverty

All people 41.7%

Under 18 years 51.1%

18 and over 38.0%

Married-couple families 26.5%

Female-led households 48.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.0%
Retirement income	10.5%
Supplemental Security	15.5%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	45.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.4%
High blood pressure	36.0%
High cholesterol	27.3%
Diabetes	19.5%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	6.6%
Asthma	15.4%
Arthritis	24.3%
Kidney disease	5.0%
Pulmonary disease	12.4%
Cancer	5.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	33.2%
Binge drinking	13.6%
No physical activity	30.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.7%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	29.2%
Poor mental health	22.5%
Poor physical health	19.8%
No health insurance	13.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	64.4%
Visited dentist	44.7%
Cholesterol screening	80.0%
Teeth loss	37.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	123	3.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.6%
Under 18	2.4%
18–64 years	13.1%
65 and over	48.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	13.5%
Public insurance	66.9%
No insurance	21.1%
Uninsured under 19	11.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,737	94.2%
Spanish	444	9.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,959	98.6%
Born in same state	4,930	98.1%
Born in different state	4,323	86.0%
Foreign born	29	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	68	1.4%
Not a US citizen	65	95.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	42	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	26	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	25.8%
Internet access	64.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87311

What city is ZIP code 87311 in?

ZIP code 87311 is primarily assigned to Church Rock, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87311 in?

ZIP code 87311 falls within Mckinley County, New Mexico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87311?

42% of residents in ZIP code 87311 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 87311?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 87311 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 87311 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 87311?

Health data for ZIP code 87311 shows elevated rates of obesity (44%) and diabetes (20%) and smoking (33%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 87311 in?

ZIP code 87311 observes the MST timezone.