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Cibola County
Laguna, NM
87026
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.
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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
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
$40,202
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count %
Under 18 1,019 26.7%
18 and over 2,798 73.3%
65 and over 527 13.8%
Median age 35.9 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
82.6%
Group Count %
American Indian / Alaska Native 3,230 82.6%
White 352 9%
Two or more races 186 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 92 2.4%
Other race 49 1.3%
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%
Range % of households
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%
Median income $40,202
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value
Median home value $89,800
Median rent / month $391
Owner occupied 79.1%
Renter occupied 20.9%
Vacant 21.0%
Single-family detached 77.6%
Large apartment buildings 0.0%
Mobile homes 21.7%
Median rooms 4.7
Avg household size (owned) 3.73
Year built
Era %
2020 or later 0.0%
2010–2019 3.7%
2000–2009 18.5%
1990–1999 22.6%
1980–1989 17.9%
1970–1979 23.3%
1960–1969 5.9%
1950–1959 0.9%
1940–1949 3.5%
1939 or earlier 3.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units
No bedroom (studio) 7.2%
1 bedroom 13.3%
2 bedrooms 22.3%
3 bedrooms 38.6%
4 bedrooms 14.1%
5+ bedrooms 4.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households
No vehicle 10.6%
1 vehicle 46.3%
2 vehicles 17.8%
3 or more 25.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type %
Utility gas 23.3%
Electricity 18.6%
Propane / LP gas 17.0%
Wood 39.8%
No fuel used 0.8%
Households & families
Household type Count %
Married-couple family 388 39.6%
Cohabiting couple 6 0.6%
Male householder, no spouse 214 21.8%
Female householder, no spouse 373 38.0%
Households with children under 18 386 39.3%
Households with seniors (65+) 393 40.1%
Average household size 3.86
Marital status
Status Male Female
Never married 46.0% 45.9%
Married 37.8% 28.4%
Separated 4.3% 2.6%
Widowed 1.9% 11.2%
Divorced 9.9% 11.9%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
11.0%
Some college, no degree
34.5%
Graduate / professional
1.0%
Metric %
HS diploma or higher 82.3%
Bachelor's or higher 5.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count %
Nursery / preschool 33 3.1%
Kindergarten 36 3.4%
Elementary school 611 57.8%
High school 173 16.4%
College / grad school 204 19.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
16.5%
Public administration
10.1%
Professional & management
4.5%
Transportation & utilities
2.0%
Agriculture & mining
1.1%
Occupation
Category %
Management, business & arts 23.1%
Service 27.6%
Sales & office 10.9%
Natural resources & construction 19.7%
Production & transportation 18.8%
Employment type
Type %
Private sector 63.7%
Government 31.0%
Self-employed 5.3%
Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method %
Drive alone 62.8%
Carpool 27.2%
Public transit 0.0%
Walk 2.7%
Work from home 5.4%
Other means 1.9%
Avg commute (minutes) 31.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
6.4%
Female-led households
46.4%
Income support
Source % of households
Social Security 41.5%
Retirement income 16.7%
Supplemental Security 18.6%
Cash public assistance 1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP 23.6%
Health indicators
Condition %
Obesity 36.2%
High blood pressure 31.2%
High cholesterol 25.2%
Diabetes 13.9%
Heart disease 6.5%
Stroke 4.0%
Asthma 13.3%
Arthritis 23.8%
Kidney disease 3.4%
Pulmonary disease 7.6%
Cancer 5.0%
Behavior / access %
Smoking 28.0%
Binge drinking 15.7%
No physical activity 23.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep 39.0%
Depression 23.4%
Fair or poor health 19.3%
Poor mental health 19.2%
Poor physical health 13.9%
No health insurance 9.6%
Visited doctor (checkup) 68.9%
Visited dentist 58.3%
Cholesterol screening 85.3%
Teeth loss 21.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count %
Civilian veterans 246 8.8%
Disability %
Any disability 24.1%
Under 18 5.1%
18–64 years 20.7%
65 and over 75.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type %
Private insurance 24.6%
Public insurance 66.2%
No insurance 18.9%
Uninsured under 19 11.3%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count %
English only 3,647 95.5%
Spanish 119 3.3%
Other Indo-European 8 0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0%
Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count %
Native born (US) 3,813 99.9%
Born in same state 3,789 99.3%
Born in different state 3,282 86.0%
Foreign born 24 0.6%
Naturalized citizen 4 0.1%
Not a US citizen 4 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count %
Italian 20 0.5%
Ancestry Count %
French 19 0.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households
Computer access 25.7%
Internet access 77.1%
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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