87301 ZIP Code — Gallup, NM

Mckinley County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87301 is located in Gallup, New Mexico, within Mckinley County. It covers approximately 39.48 square miles and serves a population of 22,454 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 505.

About ZIP code 87301

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $141,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 56%.

Median household income is $58,854. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 26% 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 management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 87301 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

22,454

population

39.48

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87301 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87301

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87301. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gallup	Acceptable
Gallup	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

87312 Continental Divide (11.2 mi) 87302 Gallup (11.7 mi) 87317 Gamerco (16.1 mi) 87321 Ramah (19 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	22,454
Population density	569 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	39.48 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	35.3900
Longitude	-108.6223
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	54.1%	61.3%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	31.0%	26.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	11.5%	10.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	3.5%	2.4%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

22,454

Population

569

People per sq mi

34.1

Median age

$58,854

Median household income

$25,299

Per capita income

$141,800

Median home value

$838

Median monthly rent

55.6%

Home ownership

24.5%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

4,536

Housing units

22.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

675

Under 5

684

988

5–9

1,002

1,070

10–14

1,086

832

15–19

843

625

20–24

634

1,564

25–34

1,586

1,539

35–44

1,560

1,133

45–54

1,149

549

55–59

557

587

60–64

595

1,014

65–74

1,029

405

75–84

410

168

85+

170

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	6,768	30.1%
18 and over	15,686	69.9%
65 and over	3,196	14.2%
Median age	34.1 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 39.8%

White 20.1%

Hispanic or Latino 16.5%

Other race 10.9%

Two or more races 8.3%

Asian 3.1%

Black or African American 1.2%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	10,705	39.8%
White	5,405	20.1%
Hispanic or Latino	4,433	16.5%
Other race	2,918	10.9%
Two or more races	2,235	8.3%
Asian	834	3.1%
Black or African American	316	1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	41	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.1%	61.3%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	31.0%	26.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	11.5%	10.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	3.5%	2.4%	4.1%

Under $10k 8.5%

$10k–$15k 8.1%

$15k–$25k 7.7%

$25k–$35k 6.7%

$35k–$50k 9.6%

$50k–$75k 23.6%

$75k–$100k 14.1%

$100k–$150k 12.9%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

$200k+ 4.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.5%
$10k–$15k	8.1%
$15k–$25k	7.7%
$25k–$35k	6.7%
$35k–$50k	9.6%
$50k–$75k	23.6%
$75k–$100k	14.1%
$100k–$150k	12.9%
$150k–$200k	4.4%
$200k+	4.4%
Median income	$58,854

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.8%

$50k–$100k 11.7%

$100k–$150k 19.6%

$150k–$200k 16.7%

$200k–$300k 16.8%

$300k–$500k 10.0%

$500k–$1M 3.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$141,800
Median rent / month	$838
Owner occupied	55.6%
Renter occupied	44.4%
Vacant	6.5%
Single-family detached	60.0%
Large apartment buildings	2.6%
Mobile homes	17.0%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.21

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.1%
2000–2009	12.8%
1990–1999	11.1%
1980–1989	12.4%
1970–1979	23.4%
1960–1969	14.6%
1950–1959	10.9%
1940–1949	6.8%
1939 or earlier	4.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.6%
1 bedroom	10.0%
2 bedrooms	26.3%
3 bedrooms	44.0%
4 bedrooms	15.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.7%
1 vehicle	39.2%
2 vehicles	33.2%
3 or more	18.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	82.1%
Electricity	11.1%
Propane / LP gas	3.0%
Wood	3.1%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,486	34.3%
Cohabiting couple	732	10.1%
Male householder, no spouse	1,312	18.1%
Female householder, no spouse	2,717	37.5%
Households with children under 18	2,653	36.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,300	31.7%
Average household size	3.01

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	48.5%	39.5%
Married	36.8%	34.7%
Separated	1.3%	3.5%
Widowed	2.4%	7.3%
Divorced	11.0%	15.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.9%

Some HS, no diploma 6.6%

HS graduate 32.7%

Some college, no degree 24.5%

Associate's degree 8.5%

Bachelor's degree 13.3%

Graduate / professional 9.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.4%
Bachelor's or higher	22.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	326	4.9%
Kindergarten	500	7.5%
Elementary school	3,564	53.7%
High school	1,253	18.9%
College / grad school	998	15.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.7%

Retail trade 16.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.0%

Public administration 9.1%

Other services 8.4%

Professional & management 5.5%

Construction 4.7%

Finance & real estate 4.6%

Information 2.8%

Transportation & utilities 1.9%

Manufacturing 1.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.1%
Service	16.6%
Sales & office	26.8%
Natural resources & construction	6.1%
Production & transportation	7.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.9%
Government	30.1%
Self-employed	2.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.0%
Carpool	8.9%
Public transit	2.7%
Walk	2.3%
Work from home	6.7%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.0

Poverty

All people 24.5%

Under 18 years 34.9%

18 and over 20.0%

Married-couple families 5.9%

Female-led households 36.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.2%
Retirement income	21.8%
Supplemental Security	4.5%
Cash public assistance	3.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.8%
High blood pressure	29.8%
High cholesterol	28.8%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	20.0%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	5.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.7%
Binge drinking	13.7%
No physical activity	22.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.6%
Depression	17.0%
Fair or poor health	17.6%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	63.5%
Visited dentist	60.0%
Cholesterol screening	85.0%
Teeth loss	16.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,165	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.1%
Under 18	3.6%
18–64 years	12.0%
65 and over	38.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	37.6%
Public insurance	57.8%
No insurance	13.6%
Uninsured under 19	6.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	21,095	93.9%
Spanish	1,471	7.0%
Other Indo-European	580	2.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	60	0.3%
Other languages	234	1.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	20,905	93.1%
Born in same state	20,816	92.7%
Born in different state	14,318	63.8%
Foreign born	89	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	1,549	6.9%
Not a US citizen	479	30.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	880	3.9%
Italian	790	3.5%
Arab	143	0.6%
Irish	123	0.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	112	0.5%
Polish	90	0.4%
Norwegian	19	0.1%
Dutch	9	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.3%
Internet access	87.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87301

What city is ZIP code 87301 in?

ZIP code 87301 is primarily assigned to Gallup, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87301 in?

ZIP code 87301 falls within Mckinley County, New Mexico.

Is ZIP code 87301 family-oriented?

30% of residents in ZIP code 87301 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87301?

25% of residents in ZIP code 87301 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 87301?

The median home value in ZIP code 87301 is $141,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 87301?

ZIP code 87301 has an estimated population of 22,454 residents, with a density of 569 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 87301 in?

ZIP code 87301 observes the MST timezone.