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Mckinley County
Mentmore, NM
87319
87319 ZIP Code — Mentmore, NM
Mckinley County, New Mexico
ZIP code 87319 is located in
Mentmore ,
New Mexico ,
within Mckinley County .
It covers approximately 179.00 square miles and serves a population of
2,653 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 505 .
About ZIP code 87319
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 $34,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $39,485. Poverty affects 32% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 29% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 2% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (19%), smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks. 38% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 87319 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
2,653
Population density
15 / sq mi
State FIPS
35
County FIPS
031
Geography
Land area
179.00 sq mi
Water area
0.01 sq mi
Latitude
35.4935
Longitude
-108.8942
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
505
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
82.3%
61.3%
48.8%
$50k – $100k
11.4%
26.0%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
6.3%
10.2%
17.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.4%
4.1%
Demographics & statistics
$39,485
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 785 29.6% 18 and over 1,868 70.4% 65 and over 162 6.1% Median age 30.8 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
72.1%
Group Count % American Indian / Alaska Native 2,209 72.1% Hispanic or Latino 409 13.4% Other race 403 13.2% White 32 1% Two or more races 9 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
82.3%
61.3%
48.8%
$50k – $100k
11.4%
26.0%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
6.3%
10.2%
17.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.4%
4.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 22.0% $10k–$15k 10.1% $15k–$25k 6.4% $25k–$35k 4.7% $35k–$50k 22.0% $50k–$75k 24.0% $75k–$100k 3.7% $100k–$150k 6.4% $150k–$200k 0.7% Median income $39,485
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $34,400 Median rent / month $907 Owner occupied 83.3% Renter occupied 16.7% Vacant 31.8% Single-family detached 49.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 50.9% Median rooms 4.2 Avg household size (owned) 3.47
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.3% 2010–2019 2.6% 2000–2009 17.4% 1990–1999 26.0% 1980–1989 22.1% 1970–1979 24.2% 1960–1969 5.5% 1950–1959 1.6% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 0.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 13.9% 1 bedroom 13.3% 2 bedrooms 25.4% 3 bedrooms 40.3% 4 bedrooms 6.1% 5+ bedrooms 1.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 9.5% 1 vehicle 41.9% 2 vehicles 35.4% 3 or more 13.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 9.0% Electricity 11.5% Propane / LP gas 9.3% Wood 67.8% No fuel used 1.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 272 40.2% Cohabiting couple 79 11.7% Male householder, no spouse 125 18.5% Female householder, no spouse 200 29.6% Households with children under 18 301 44.5% Households with seniors (65+) 138 20.4% Average household size 3.89
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 58.2% 50.0% Married 34.0% 33.1% Separated 3.3% 4.5% Widowed 2.2% 5.3% Divorced 2.2% 7.1%
Education
Less than 9th grade
11.0%
Some HS, no diploma
15.1%
Some college, no degree
18.5%
Graduate / professional
1.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 73.9% Bachelor's or higher 2.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 111 16.0% Kindergarten 11 1.6% Elementary school 303 43.6% High school 193 27.8% College / grad school 77 11.1%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
37.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
13.6%
Professional & management
5.8%
Transportation & utilities
2.9%
Public administration
2.1%
Finance & real estate
1.7%
Agriculture & mining
0.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 14.8% Service 42.9% Sales & office 17.0% Natural resources & construction 3.7% Production & transportation 21.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 70.5% Government 20.6% Self-employed 8.9% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 61.7% Carpool 18.1% Public transit 0.0% Walk 2.5% Work from home 17.7% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 24.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
27.2%
Female-led households
31.7%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 21.4% Retirement income 7.1% Supplemental Security 18.6% Cash public assistance 0.3% Food stamps / SNAP 29.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 42.8% High blood pressure 36.0% High cholesterol 29.3% Diabetes 19.0% Heart disease 9.1% Stroke 6.3% Asthma 14.8% Arthritis 24.7% Kidney disease 4.8% Pulmonary disease 11.7% Cancer 5.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 30.5% Binge drinking 13.6% No physical activity 29.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.7% Depression 20.5% Fair or poor health 27.0% Poor mental health 21.2% Poor physical health 18.6% No health insurance 12.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 64.9% Visited dentist 48.2% Cholesterol screening 82.0% Teeth loss 33.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 39 2.1%
Disability % Any disability 11.2% Under 18 0.6% 18–64 years 12.7% 65 and over 46.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 7.0% Public insurance 55.4% No insurance 38.2% Uninsured under 19 27.3%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,395 90.3% Spanish 127 5.3% Other Indo-European 32 1.3% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 2,517 94.9% Born in same state 2,517 94.9% Born in different state 2,116 79.8% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 136 5.1% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % English 13 0.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 25.5% Internet access 57.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87319
What city is ZIP code 87319 in?
ZIP code 87319 is primarily assigned to Mentmore, New Mexico.
What county is ZIP code 87319 in?
ZIP code 87319 falls within Mckinley County, New Mexico.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87319?
32% of residents in ZIP code 87319 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 87319?
2% 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 87319 mostly owner-occupied?
83% of occupied units in ZIP code 87319 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 87319?
The median home value in ZIP code 87319 is $34,400.
What timezone is ZIP code 87319 in?
ZIP code 87319 observes the MST timezone.
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