87037 ZIP Code — Nageezi, NM

San Juan County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87037 is located in Nageezi, New Mexico, within San Juan County. It covers approximately 369.19 square miles and serves a population of 1,651 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 505.

About ZIP code 87037

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 $53,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $16,250. Poverty affects 53% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 46% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (21%), smoking (38%), poor mental health (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 52% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 87037 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.

1,651

population

369.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87037 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87037

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87037. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Nageezi	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,651
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	369.19 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	36.1886
Longitude	-107.8303
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	88.0%	51.0%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	7.1%	30.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	3.7%	16.8%	17.6%
Over $200k	1.1%	2.2%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,651

Population

People per sq mi

39.3

Median age

$16,250

Median household income

$17,701

Per capita income

$53,900

Median home value

$675

Median monthly rent

80.8%

Home ownership

53.2%

Poverty rate

14.0%

Unemployment

505

Housing units

1.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

183

25–34

179

35–44

126

45–54

123

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	307	18.6%
18 and over	1,344	81.4%
65 and over	300	18.2%
Median age	39.3 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 98.5%

White 0.5%

Two or more races 0.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1,631	98.5%
White	9	0.5%
Two or more races	6	0.4%
Hispanic or Latino	5	0.3%
Other race	5	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	88.0%	51.0%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	7.1%	30.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	3.7%	16.8%	17.6%
Over $200k	1.1%	2.2%	4.1%

Under $10k 35.1%

$10k–$15k 12.2%

$15k–$25k 15.6%

$25k–$35k 10.2%

$35k–$50k 7.9%

$50k–$75k 13.1%

$75k–$100k 3.4%

$100k–$150k 0.7%

$150k–$200k 0.7%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	35.1%
$10k–$15k	12.2%
$15k–$25k	15.6%
$25k–$35k	10.2%
$35k–$50k	7.9%
$50k–$75k	13.1%
$75k–$100k	3.4%
$100k–$150k	0.7%
$150k–$200k	0.7%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$16,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 47.6%

$50k–$100k 12.9%

$100k–$150k 12.3%

$150k–$200k 9.0%

$200k–$300k 11.8%

$300k–$500k 6.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$53,900
Median rent / month	$675
Owner occupied	80.8%
Renter occupied	19.2%
Vacant	25.1%
Single-family detached	68.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.3%
Median rooms	4.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.89

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.3%
2000–2009	6.3%
1990–1999	24.4%
1980–1989	18.1%
1970–1979	15.8%
1960–1969	15.8%
1950–1959	6.8%
1940–1949	2.5%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.8%
1 bedroom	9.7%
2 bedrooms	35.1%
3 bedrooms	38.5%
4 bedrooms	7.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.2%
1 vehicle	41.4%
2 vehicles	23.8%
3 or more	22.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.2%
Electricity	3.6%
Propane / LP gas	10.0%
Fuel oil	1.4%
Wood	76.5%
No fuel used	1.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	114	25.8%
Cohabiting couple	36	8.1%
Male householder, no spouse	156	35.3%
Female householder, no spouse	136	30.8%
Households with children under 18	185	41.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	216	48.9%
Average household size	3.74

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	64.5%	50.8%
Married	20.7%	21.9%
Separated	1.7%	1.0%
Widowed	3.6%	24.2%
Divorced	9.5%	2.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 14.7%

Some HS, no diploma 27.8%

HS graduate 34.6%

Some college, no degree 10.5%

Associate's degree 11.5%

Bachelor's degree 1.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	57.5%
Bachelor's or higher	1.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	29	11.4%
Kindergarten	16	6.3%
Elementary school	159	62.4%
High school	48	18.8%
College / grad school	3	1.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.7%

Professional & management 16.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.8%

Agriculture & mining 10.7%

Other services 10.7%

Retail trade 9.0%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Manufacturing 2.0%

Construction 1.8%

Public administration 1.8%

Transportation & utilities 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	54.4%
Service	16.9%
Sales & office	19.1%
Natural resources & construction	6.6%
Production & transportation	3.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.4%
Government	24.6%
Self-employed	10.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.4%
Carpool	1.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	11.0%
Other means	6.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.8

Poverty

All people 53.2%

Under 18 years 56.4%

18 and over 52.5%

Married-couple families 39.5%

Female-led households 82.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.9%
Retirement income	12.7%
Supplemental Security	25.6%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	45.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.1%
High blood pressure	40.7%
High cholesterol	28.2%
Diabetes	20.9%
Heart disease	10.8%
Stroke	7.0%
Asthma	14.9%
Arthritis	28.4%
Kidney disease	5.2%
Pulmonary disease	12.3%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	37.5%
Binge drinking	11.9%
No physical activity	33.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.0%
Depression	23.8%
Fair or poor health	30.8%
Poor mental health	22.1%
Poor physical health	19.3%
No health insurance	13.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	65.8%
Visited dentist	39.5%
Cholesterol screening	82.3%
Teeth loss	39.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	32	2.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.3%
Under 18	1.3%
18–64 years	17.9%
65 and over	53.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	19.3%
Public insurance	69.6%
No insurance	14.5%
Uninsured under 19	8.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,600	96.9%
Spanish	836	52.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,651	100.0%
Born in same state	1,651	100.0%
Born in different state	1,518	91.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	26.8%
Internet access	58.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87037

What city is ZIP code 87037 in?

ZIP code 87037 is primarily assigned to Nageezi, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87037 in?

ZIP code 87037 falls within San Juan County, New Mexico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87037?

53% of residents in ZIP code 87037 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 87037?

Approximately 52% of households in ZIP code 87037 speak Spanish as a primary language.

Is ZIP code 87037 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 87037 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 87037 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 87037 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 87037 in?

ZIP code 87037 observes the MST timezone.