87417 ZIP Code — Kirtland, NM

San Juan County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87417 is located in Kirtland, New Mexico, within San Juan County. It covers approximately 11.12 square miles and serves a population of 5,358 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 505.

About ZIP code 87417

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. Median home value is $160,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $50,114. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 87417 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

5,358

population

11.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87417 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87417

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87417. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kirtland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

87421 Waterflow (2.6 mi) 87416 Fruitland (4.1 mi) 87402 Farmington (12.4 mi) 87415 Flora Vista (15.5 mi) 87418 La Plata (16.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	5,358
Population density	482 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	11.12 sq mi
Water area	0.16 sq mi
Latitude	36.7641
Longitude	-108.3634
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	51.9%	51.0%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	30.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	13.6%	16.8%	17.6%
Over $200k	1.1%	2.2%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

5,358

Population

482

People per sq mi

29.9

Median age

$50,114

Median household income

$18,369

Per capita income

$160,400

Median home value

$779

Median monthly rent

66.6%

Home ownership

23.1%

Poverty rate

18.9%

Unemployment

1,361

Housing units

12.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

258

Under 5

262

221

5–9

225

227

10–14

231

280

15–19

285

175

20–24

179

323

25–34

329

385

35–44

392

170

45–54

174

107

55–59

110

100

60–64

102

235

65–74

240

129

75–84

132

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,803	33.7%
18 and over	3,555	66.3%
65 and over	823	15.4%
Median age	29.9 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 41.7%

White 40%

Hispanic or Latino 7.2%

Other race 6.9%

Two or more races 3.9%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2,409	41.7%
White	2,306	40%
Hispanic or Latino	414	7.2%
Other race	401	6.9%
Two or more races	223	3.9%
Asian	17	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.9%	51.0%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	30.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	13.6%	16.8%	17.6%
Over $200k	1.1%	2.2%	4.1%

Under $10k 4.3%

$10k–$15k 4.3%

$15k–$25k 7.8%

$25k–$35k 17.1%

$35k–$50k 16.3%

$50k–$75k 26.7%

$75k–$100k 11.6%

$100k–$150k 10.6%

$150k–$200k 0.6%

$200k+ 0.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.3%
$10k–$15k	4.3%
$15k–$25k	7.8%
$25k–$35k	17.1%
$35k–$50k	16.3%
$50k–$75k	26.7%
$75k–$100k	11.6%
$100k–$150k	10.6%
$150k–$200k	0.6%
$200k+	0.7%
Median income	$50,114

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.2%

$50k–$100k 19.2%

$100k–$150k 4.4%

$150k–$200k 25.8%

$200k–$300k 18.1%

$300k–$500k 9.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$160,400
Median rent / month	$779
Owner occupied	66.6%
Renter occupied	33.4%
Vacant	16.0%
Single-family detached	44.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	49.3%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	3.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.6%
2000–2009	13.6%
1990–1999	30.5%
1980–1989	21.8%
1970–1979	14.7%
1960–1969	7.8%
1950–1959	2.0%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	2.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.2%
2 bedrooms	15.8%
3 bedrooms	48.6%
4 bedrooms	24.3%
5+ bedrooms	7.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.3%
1 vehicle	29.9%
2 vehicles	27.2%
3 or more	41.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	69.2%
Electricity	12.0%
Propane / LP gas	13.5%
Wood	5.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	644	40.5%
Cohabiting couple	119	7.5%
Male householder, no spouse	326	20.5%
Female householder, no spouse	500	31.5%
Households with children under 18	688	43.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	540	34.0%
Average household size	3.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.3%	35.0%
Married	37.6%	34.1%
Separated	2.9%	4.8%
Widowed	4.5%	8.6%
Divorced	13.7%	17.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 5.3%

HS graduate 27.2%

Some college, no degree 36.1%

Associate's degree 16.6%

Bachelor's degree 8.9%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.2%
Bachelor's or higher	12.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	93	5.2%
Kindergarten	41	2.3%
Elementary school	697	39.0%
High school	602	33.7%
College / grad school	356	19.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.2%

Public administration 20.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 17.5%

Retail trade 12.4%

Finance & real estate 6.0%

Construction 4.5%

Professional & management 4.0%

Manufacturing 3.0%

Other services 2.8%

Transportation & utilities 1.6%

Agriculture & mining 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.4%
Service	37.8%
Sales & office	25.7%
Natural resources & construction	3.6%
Production & transportation	12.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	61.5%
Government	35.2%
Self-employed	3.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.3%
Carpool	8.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	6.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.6

Poverty

All people 23.1%

Under 18 years 30.7%

18 and over 19.2%

Married-couple families 6.2%

Female-led households 32.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.7%
Retirement income	20.5%
Supplemental Security	6.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.6%
High blood pressure	28.7%
High cholesterol	23.6%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	5.3%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	19.7%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	5.7%
Cancer	4.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.7%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	20.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.2%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	14.6%
Poor mental health	17.8%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	10.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	61.8%
Visited dentist	57.9%
Cholesterol screening	85.1%
Teeth loss	16.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	135	3.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.3%
Under 18	0.3%
18–64 years	8.6%
65 and over	76.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.3%
Public insurance	52.4%
No insurance	10.1%
Uninsured under 19	6.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,838	90.3%
Spanish	520	10.7%
Other Indo-European	94	1.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	6	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,264	98.2%
Born in same state	5,245	97.9%
Born in different state	3,727	69.6%
Foreign born	19	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	94	1.8%
Not a US citizen	21	22.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	389	7.3%
Italian	166	3.1%
Arab	85	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	24	0.4%
Irish	23	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.7%
Internet access	91.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87417

What city is ZIP code 87417 in?

ZIP code 87417 is primarily assigned to Kirtland, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87417 in?

ZIP code 87417 falls within San Juan County, New Mexico.

Is ZIP code 87417 family-oriented?

34% of residents in ZIP code 87417 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87417?

23% of residents in ZIP code 87417 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 87417?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 87417 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 87417 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 87417 in?

ZIP code 87417 observes the MST timezone.