87026 ZIP Code — Laguna, NM

Cibola County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87026 is located in Laguna, New Mexico, within Cibola County. It covers approximately 390.69 square miles and serves a population of 3,817 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 505.

About ZIP code 87026

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $89,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $40,202. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks. 19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 87026 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.

3,817
population
390.69
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
87026 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 87026

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City Status
Laguna Acceptable
Laguna Acceptable
Laguna Preferred
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 3,817
Population density 10 / sq mi
State FIPS 35
County FIPS 006
Geography
Land area 390.69 sq mi
Water area 0.41 sq mi
Latitude 34.9628
Longitude -107.3613
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 66.8% 54.3% 48.8%
$50k – $100k 18.3% 29.1% 29.4%
$100k – $200k 11.4% 15.2% 17.6%
Over $200k 3.5% 1.3% 4.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,817
Population
10
People per sq mi
35.9
Median age
$40,202
Median household income
$19,057
Per capita income
$89,800
Median home value
$391
Median monthly rent
79.1%
Home ownership
20.0%
Poverty rate
15.2%
Unemployment
1,037
Housing units
5.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
78
Under 5
92
130
5–9
153
175
10–14
206
129
15–19
151
135
20–24
159
210
25–34
247
175
35–44
206
241
45–54
282
109
55–59
128
131
60–64
153
127
65–74
148
58
75–84
68
58
85+
68
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 181,01926.7%
18 and over2,79873.3%
65 and over52713.8%
Median age35.9 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 82.6%
White 9%
Two or more races 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Other race 1.3%
GroupCount%
American Indian / Alaska Native3,23082.6%
White3529%
Two or more races1864.8%
Hispanic or Latino922.4%
Other race491.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 66.8% 54.3% 48.8%
$50k – $100k 18.3% 29.1% 29.4%
$100k – $200k 11.4% 15.2% 17.6%
Over $200k 3.5% 1.3% 4.1%
Under $10k 6.0%
$10k–$15k 11.5%
$15k–$25k 16.1%
$25k–$35k 9.7%
$35k–$50k 19.2%
$50k–$75k 11.5%
$75k–$100k 11.3%
$100k–$150k 6.9%
$150k–$200k 2.7%
$200k+ 5.1%
Range% of households
Under $10k6.0%
$10k–$15k11.5%
$15k–$25k16.1%
$25k–$35k9.7%
$35k–$50k19.2%
$50k–$75k11.5%
$75k–$100k11.3%
$100k–$150k6.9%
$150k–$200k2.7%
$200k+5.1%
Median income$40,202

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 34.5%
$50k–$100k 18.0%
$100k–$150k 12.2%
$150k–$200k 7.0%
$200k–$300k 9.5%
$300k–$500k 15.2%
$500k–$1M 3.5%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$89,800
Median rent / month$391
Owner occupied79.1%
Renter occupied20.9%
Vacant21.0%
Single-family detached77.6%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes21.7%
Median rooms4.7
Avg household size (owned)3.73

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20193.7%
2000–200918.5%
1990–199922.6%
1980–198917.9%
1970–197923.3%
1960–19695.9%
1950–19590.9%
1940–19493.5%
1939 or earlier3.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)7.2%
1 bedroom13.3%
2 bedrooms22.3%
3 bedrooms38.6%
4 bedrooms14.1%
5+ bedrooms4.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle10.6%
1 vehicle46.3%
2 vehicles17.8%
3 or more25.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas23.3%
Electricity18.6%
Propane / LP gas17.0%
Wood39.8%
No fuel used0.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family38839.6%
Cohabiting couple60.6%
Male householder, no spouse21421.8%
Female householder, no spouse37338.0%
Households with children under 1838639.3%
Households with seniors (65+)39340.1%
Average household size3.86

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married46.0%45.9%
Married37.8%28.4%
Separated4.3%2.6%
Widowed1.9%11.2%
Divorced9.9%11.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.7%
Some HS, no diploma 11.0%
HS graduate 30.6%
Some college, no degree 34.5%
Associate's degree 11.5%
Bachelor's degree 4.8%
Graduate / professional 1.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher82.3%
Bachelor's or higher5.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool333.1%
Kindergarten363.4%
Elementary school61157.8%
High school17316.4%
College / grad school20419.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.8%
Construction 19.6%
Arts, food & hospitality 16.5%
Public administration 10.1%
Manufacturing 7.0%
Retail trade 6.3%
Professional & management 4.5%
Other services 3.2%
Information 2.4%
Transportation & utilities 2.0%
Agriculture & mining 1.1%
Wholesale trade 0.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts23.1%
Service27.6%
Sales & office10.9%
Natural resources & construction19.7%
Production & transportation18.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector63.7%
Government31.0%
Self-employed5.3%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone62.8%
Carpool27.2%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.7%
Work from home5.4%
Other means1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)31.2

Poverty

All people 20.0%
Under 18 years 16.3%
18 and over 21.3%
Married-couple families 6.4%
Female-led households 46.4%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security41.5%
Retirement income16.7%
Supplemental Security18.6%
Cash public assistance1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP23.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.2%
High blood pressure31.2%
High cholesterol25.2%
Diabetes13.9%
Heart disease6.5%
Stroke4.0%
Asthma13.3%
Arthritis23.8%
Kidney disease3.4%
Pulmonary disease7.6%
Cancer5.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking28.0%
Binge drinking15.7%
No physical activity23.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep39.0%
Depression23.4%
Fair or poor health19.3%
Poor mental health19.2%
Poor physical health13.9%
No health insurance9.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)68.9%
Visited dentist58.3%
Cholesterol screening85.3%
Teeth loss21.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans2468.8%
Disability%
Any disability24.1%
Under 185.1%
18–64 years20.7%
65 and over75.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance24.6%
Public insurance66.2%
No insurance18.9%
Uninsured under 1911.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only3,64795.5%
Spanish1193.3%
Other Indo-European80.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)3,81399.9%
Born in same state3,78999.3%
Born in different state3,28286.0%
Foreign born240.6%
Naturalized citizen40.1%
Not a US citizen4100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian200.5%
AncestryCount%
French190.5%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access25.7%
Internet access77.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87026

What city is ZIP code 87026 in?

ZIP code 87026 is primarily assigned to Laguna, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87026 in?

ZIP code 87026 falls within Cibola County, New Mexico.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 87026?

6% 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 87026?

20% of residents in ZIP code 87026 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 87026 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 87026 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 87026?

The median home value in ZIP code 87026 is $89,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 87026 in?

ZIP code 87026 observes the MST timezone.

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