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Mckinley County
Fort Wingate, NM
87316
87316 ZIP Code — Fort Wingate, NM
Mckinley County, New Mexico
ZIP code 87316 is located in
Fort Wingate ,
New Mexico ,
within Mckinley County .
It covers approximately 75.15 square miles and serves a population of
1,552 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 505 .
About ZIP code 87316
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $78,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 59%.
The gap between median ($90,083) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 36% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), diabetes (20%), smoking (33%), poor mental health (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 87316 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
1,552
Population density
21 / sq mi
State FIPS
35
County FIPS
031
Geography
Land area
75.15 sq mi
Water area
0.05 sq mi
Latitude
35.4293
Longitude
-108.4746
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
505
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
43.5%
61.3%
48.8%
$50k – $100k
19.5%
26.0%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
10.0%
10.2%
17.6%
Over $200k
27.1%
2.4%
4.1%
Demographics & statistics
$90,083
Median household income
$1,101
Median monthly rent
26.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 302 19.5% 18 and over 1,250 80.5% 65 and over 182 11.7% Median age 34.1 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
85.4%
Group Count % American Indian / Alaska Native 1,325 85.4% White 209 13.5% Two or more races 18 1.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
43.5%
61.3%
48.8%
$50k – $100k
19.5%
26.0%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
10.0%
10.2%
17.6%
Over $200k
27.1%
2.4%
4.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 11.8% $10k–$15k 8.8% $15k–$25k 2.5% $25k–$35k 6.3% $35k–$50k 9.3% $50k–$75k 5.7% $75k–$100k 18.5% $100k–$150k 3.8% $150k–$200k 0.6% $200k+ 32.6% Median income $90,083
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $78,600 Median rent / month $1,101 Owner occupied 58.9% Renter occupied 41.1% Vacant 23.6% Single-family detached 82.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 11.7% Median rooms 4.9 Avg household size (owned) 4.24
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 6.3% 2000–2009 9.3% 1990–1999 11.7% 1980–1989 16.1% 1970–1979 14.3% 1960–1969 16.4% 1950–1959 24.4% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 1.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 13.7% 1 bedroom 10.3% 2 bedrooms 18.3% 3 bedrooms 48.4% 4 bedrooms 5.1% 5+ bedrooms 4.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 6.3% 1 vehicle 29.3% 2 vehicles 44.0% 3 or more 20.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 34.1% Propane / LP gas 10.3% Wood 53.7% No fuel used 1.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 256 53.9% Cohabiting couple 30 6.3% Male householder, no spouse 46 9.7% Female householder, no spouse 143 30.1% Households with children under 18 135 28.4% Households with seniors (65+) 141 29.7% Average household size 3.27
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 36.5% 56.5% Married 51.5% 28.4% Separated 2.9% 2.8% Widowed 2.9% 6.9% Divorced 6.2% 5.5%
Education
Some college, no degree
20.3%
Graduate / professional
22.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 86.0% Bachelor's or higher 26.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 18 6.5% Kindergarten 16 5.8% Elementary school 141 51.1% High school 44 15.9% College / grad school 57 20.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
44.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.6%
Professional & management
9.6%
Transportation & utilities
1.1%
Finance & real estate
1.1%
Public administration
0.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 34.9% Service 36.4% Sales & office 14.6% Natural resources & construction 8.3% Production & transportation 5.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 75.2% Government 22.0% Self-employed 2.8% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 85.6% Carpool 4.7% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.6% Work from home 8.7% Other means 0.4% Avg commute (minutes) 32.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
6.6%
Female-led households
22.7%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 28.0% Retirement income 12.2% Supplemental Security 9.7% Cash public assistance 0.8% Food stamps / SNAP 35.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 44.8% High blood pressure 37.1% High cholesterol 29.8% Diabetes 20.1% Heart disease 9.7% Stroke 6.9% Asthma 15.6% Arthritis 25.5% Kidney disease 5.2% Pulmonary disease 13.0% Cancer 5.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 33.3% Binge drinking 13.0% No physical activity 31.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 37.7% Depression 21.6% Fair or poor health 30.0% Poor mental health 22.5% Poor physical health 20.4% No health insurance 13.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 64.9% Visited dentist 44.2% Cholesterol screening 80.5% Teeth loss 37.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 40 3.6%
Disability % Any disability 14.4% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 12.1% 65 and over 50.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 21.9% Public insurance 64.4% No insurance 18.7% Uninsured under 19 14.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,475 95.0% Spanish 81 5.5% 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) 1,552 100.0% Born in same state 1,410 90.9% Born in different state 1,199 77.3% Foreign born 142 9.1% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 10 0.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 30.6% Internet access 79.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87316
What city is ZIP code 87316 in?
ZIP code 87316 is primarily assigned to Fort Wingate, New Mexico.
What county is ZIP code 87316 in?
ZIP code 87316 falls within Mckinley County, New Mexico.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87316?
23% of residents in ZIP code 87316 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What are the health statistics for ZIP code 87316?
Health data for ZIP code 87316 shows elevated rates of obesity (45%) and diabetes (20%) and smoking (33%) compared to national benchmarks.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 87316?
The median home value in ZIP code 87316 is $78,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 87316?
ZIP code 87316 has an estimated population of 1,552 residents, with a density of 21 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 87316 in?
ZIP code 87316 observes the MST timezone.
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