87317 ZIP Code — Gamerco, NM

Mckinley County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87317 is located in Gamerco, New Mexico, within Mckinley County. It covers approximately 13.01 square miles and serves a population of 1,938 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 505.

About ZIP code 87317

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $46,875. Poverty affects 46% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 37% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 87317 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.

1,938

population

13.01

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87317 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87317

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87317. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gamerco	Acceptable
Gamerco	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

87302 Gallup (4.8 mi) 87301 Gallup (16.1 mi) 87325 Tohatchi (17 mi) 87312 Continental Divide (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,938
Population density	149 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	13.01 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	35.5966
Longitude	-108.7535
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	53.9%	61.3%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	28.6%	26.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	16.9%	10.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.6%	2.4%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,938

Population

149

People per sq mi

27.6

Median age

$46,875

Median household income

$14,819

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

82.9%

Home ownership

45.9%

Poverty rate

6.3%

Unemployment

391

Housing units

5.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

195

Under 5

273

5–9

104

10–14

15–19

20–24

120

25–34

169

35–44

45–54

111

55–59

60–64

65–74

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	764	39.4%
18 and over	1,174	60.6%
65 and over	153	7.9%
Median age	27.6 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 33.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 25.7%

Two or more races 21%

Other race 16.5%

White 3.4%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	974	33.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	748	25.7%
Two or more races	611	21%
Other race	481	16.5%
White	98	3.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.9%	61.3%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	28.6%	26.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	16.9%	10.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.6%	2.4%	4.1%

Under $10k 22.3%

$10k–$15k 0.2%

$15k–$25k 3.9%

$25k–$35k 12.8%

$35k–$50k 11.1%

$50k–$75k 8.9%

$75k–$100k 21.0%

$100k–$150k 17.1%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	22.3%
$10k–$15k	0.2%
$15k–$25k	3.9%
$25k–$35k	12.8%
$35k–$50k	11.1%
$50k–$75k	8.9%
$75k–$100k	21.0%
$100k–$150k	17.1%
$150k–$200k	2.6%
Median income	$46,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 45.5%

$50k–$100k 24.9%

$150k–$200k 26.4%

$300k–$500k 3.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	82.9%
Renter occupied	17.1%
Vacant	1.9%
Single-family detached	18.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	81.7%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	4.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	20.0%
1990–1999	42.3%
1980–1989	3.8%
1970–1979	33.8%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	10.6%
3 bedrooms	88.1%
4 bedrooms	1.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	31.2%
2 vehicles	39.9%
3 or more	28.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	78.7%
Propane / LP gas	13.0%
Wood	8.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	184	39.9%
Cohabiting couple	46	10.0%
Male householder, no spouse	79	17.1%
Female householder, no spouse	152	33.0%
Households with children under 18	210	45.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	112	24.3%
Average household size	4.16

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.6%	39.1%
Married	44.9%	40.5%
Separated	0.0%	6.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.8%
Divorced	24.5%	13.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.2%

HS graduate 39.8%

Some college, no degree 50.7%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 4.2%

Graduate / professional 1.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.8%
Bachelor's or higher	5.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	139	32.0%
Kindergarten	59	13.6%
Elementary school	181	41.6%
High school	56	12.9%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 27.5%

Professional & management 20.5%

Finance & real estate 17.6%

Construction 13.0%

Public administration 10.6%

Retail trade 10.4%

Education & healthcare 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.1%
Service	27.5%
Sales & office	28.0%
Natural resources & construction	13.0%
Production & transportation	12.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.8%
Government	31.4%
Self-employed	4.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.8%
Carpool	10.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	13.9

Poverty

All people 45.9%

Under 18 years 58.3%

18 and over 38.4%

Married-couple families 26.6%

Female-led households 45.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.1%
Retirement income	26.0%
Supplemental Security	1.3%
Cash public assistance	9.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	37.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.3%
High blood pressure	31.7%
High cholesterol	28.6%
Diabetes	16.5%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	12.3%
Arthritis	20.5%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	4.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.9%
Binge drinking	13.5%
No physical activity	27.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.9%
Depression	17.6%
Fair or poor health	22.6%
Poor mental health	17.9%
Poor physical health	15.1%
No health insurance	17.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	62.8%
Visited dentist	52.1%
Cholesterol screening	82.4%
Teeth loss	23.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	59	5.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.5%
Under 18	7.5%
18–64 years	8.4%
65 and over	65.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	24.1%
Public insurance	68.7%
No insurance	7.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,470	75.9%
Spanish	54	3.7%
Other Indo-European	54	3.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,759	90.8%
Born in same state	1,759	90.8%
Born in different state	1,250	64.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	179	9.2%
Not a US citizen	179	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	152	7.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	23.8%
Internet access	82.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87317

What city is ZIP code 87317 in?

ZIP code 87317 is primarily assigned to Gamerco, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87317 in?

ZIP code 87317 falls within Mckinley County, New Mexico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87317?

46% of residents in ZIP code 87317 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 87317 family-oriented?

39% of residents in ZIP code 87317 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 87317?

5% 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 87317 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 87317 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 87317 in?

ZIP code 87317 observes the MST timezone.