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Mckinley County
Gallup, NM
87305
87305 ZIP Code — Gallup, NM
Mckinley County, New Mexico
ZIP code 87305 is located in
Gallup ,
New Mexico ,
within Mckinley County .
It covers approximately 118.87 square miles and serves a population of
1,947 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 505 .
About ZIP code 87305
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 $50,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 98%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $45,543. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 32% 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 33 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks. 21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 87305 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
1,947
Population density
16 / sq mi
State FIPS
35
County FIPS
031
Geography
Land area
118.87 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
35.3570
Longitude
-108.8095
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
505
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
69.8%
61.3%
48.8%
$50k – $100k
22.7%
26.0%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
5.2%
10.2%
17.6%
Over $200k
2.4%
2.4%
4.1%
Demographics & statistics
$45,543
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 431 22.1% 18 and over 1,516 77.9% 65 and over 243 12.5% Median age 33.1 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
93.7%
Group Count % American Indian / Alaska Native 1,830 93.7% White 110 5.6% Hispanic or Latino 7 0.4% Two or more races 6 0.3% Other race 1 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
69.8%
61.3%
48.8%
$50k – $100k
22.7%
26.0%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
5.2%
10.2%
17.6%
Over $200k
2.4%
2.4%
4.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 15.3% $10k–$15k 9.1% $15k–$25k 6.6% $25k–$35k 10.1% $35k–$50k 14.1% $50k–$75k 16.9% $75k–$100k 11.5% $100k–$150k 10.3% $150k–$200k 5.6% $200k+ 0.5% Median income $45,543
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $50,300 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 97.9% Renter occupied 2.1% Vacant 27.5% Single-family detached 72.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 27.9% Median rooms 4.0 Avg household size (owned) 3.40
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.5% 2010–2019 13.1% 2000–2009 14.8% 1990–1999 26.8% 1980–1989 16.3% 1970–1979 16.8% 1960–1969 4.8% 1950–1959 4.0% 1940–1949 2.9% 1939 or earlier 0.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 21.0% 1 bedroom 11.6% 2 bedrooms 30.4% 3 bedrooms 24.5% 4 bedrooms 7.1% 5+ bedrooms 5.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 15.7% 1 vehicle 29.6% 2 vehicles 25.8% 3 or more 28.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 11.5% Electricity 6.4% Propane / LP gas 7.0% Wood 64.3% No fuel used 2.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 217 37.8% Cohabiting couple 50 8.7% Male householder, no spouse 87 15.2% Female householder, no spouse 220 38.3% Households with children under 18 181 31.5% Households with seniors (65+) 196 34.1% Average household size 3.39
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 59.2% 50.7% Married 35.3% 27.1% Separated 1.2% 0.6% Widowed 1.1% 13.1% Divorced 3.2% 8.6%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
23.6%
Some college, no degree
23.3%
Graduate / professional
3.2%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 67.6% Bachelor's or higher 6.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 8 1.8% Kindergarten 25 5.5% Elementary school 263 58.2% High school 82 18.1% College / grad school 74 16.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
20.0%
Public administration
6.0%
Finance & real estate
4.2%
Professional & management
2.9%
Transportation & utilities
2.5%
Agriculture & mining
1.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 19.0% Service 37.0% Sales & office 17.8% Natural resources & construction 5.6% Production & transportation 20.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 79.9% Government 17.2% Self-employed 2.9% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 89.2% Carpool 2.3% Public transit 0.6% Walk 0.0% Work from home 7.8% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 33.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
17.5%
Female-led households
10.5%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 24.7% Retirement income 17.1% Supplemental Security 13.4% Cash public assistance 0.7% Food stamps / SNAP 32.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 42.2% High blood pressure 35.1% High cholesterol 28.1% Diabetes 18.1% Heart disease 8.8% Stroke 5.9% Asthma 14.2% Arthritis 24.0% Kidney disease 4.6% Pulmonary disease 10.9% Cancer 5.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 28.3% Binge drinking 13.7% No physical activity 28.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.9% Depression 20.0% Fair or poor health 25.4% Poor mental health 20.4% Poor physical health 17.6% No health insurance 12.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 64.6% Visited dentist 49.9% Cholesterol screening 82.4% Teeth loss 31.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 56 3.7%
Disability % Any disability 12.1% Under 18 1.9% 18–64 years 8.5% 65 and over 49.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 18.6% Public insurance 62.5% No insurance 20.9% Uninsured under 19 9.6%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,884 96.8% Spanish 101 5.4% 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) 1,947 100.0% Born in same state 1,947 100.0% Born in different state 1,695 87.1% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 84 4.3%
Ancestry Count % French 7 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 29.5% Internet access 60.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87305
What city is ZIP code 87305 in?
ZIP code 87305 is primarily assigned to Gallup, New Mexico.
What county is ZIP code 87305 in?
ZIP code 87305 falls within Mckinley County, New Mexico.
Is ZIP code 87305 mostly owner-occupied?
98% of occupied units in ZIP code 87305 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 87305?
7% 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 poverty rate in ZIP code 87305?
18% of residents in ZIP code 87305 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 87305?
The median home value in ZIP code 87305 is $50,300.
What timezone is ZIP code 87305 in?
ZIP code 87305 observes the MST timezone.
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