87328 ZIP Code — Navajo, NM

Mckinley County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87328 is located in Navajo, New Mexico, within Mckinley County. It covers approximately 352.78 square miles and serves a population of 2,920 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 505.

About ZIP code 87328

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 $48,400. Renters make up the majority at 65%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $29,063. Poverty affects 48% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 46% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks. 23% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 87328 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,920
population
352.78
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
87328 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 87328

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City Status
Navajo Acceptable
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 2,920
Population density 8 / sq mi
State FIPS 35
County FIPS 031
Geography
Land area 352.78 sq mi
Water area 1.59 sq mi
Latitude 35.8634
Longitude -108.8869
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 72.8% 61.3% 48.8%
$50k – $100k 22.9% 26.0% 29.4%
$100k – $200k 2.1% 10.2% 17.6%
Over $200k 2.2% 2.4% 4.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,920
Population
8
People per sq mi
28.9
Median age
$29,063
Median household income
$14,036
Per capita income
$48,400
Median home value
$588
Median monthly rent
35.5%
Home ownership
47.5%
Poverty rate
14.8%
Unemployment
585
Housing units
10.6%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
105
Under 5
125
132
5–9
157
111
10–14
133
154
15–19
185
83
20–24
100
205
25–34
245
135
35–44
162
130
45–54
156
78
55–59
93
60
60–64
71
82
65–74
98
46
75–84
55
9
85+
10
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 181,00334.3%
18 and over1,91765.7%
65 and over30010.3%
Median age28.9 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 96.8%
Two or more races 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
White 0.2%
GroupCount%
American Indian / Alaska Native2,83896.8%
Two or more races762.6%
Hispanic or Latino130.4%
White60.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 72.8% 61.3% 48.8%
$50k – $100k 22.9% 26.0% 29.4%
$100k – $200k 2.1% 10.2% 17.6%
Over $200k 2.2% 2.4% 4.1%
Under $10k 14.5%
$10k–$15k 12.6%
$15k–$25k 16.5%
$25k–$35k 10.8%
$35k–$50k 19.1%
$50k–$75k 12.5%
$75k–$100k 5.9%
$100k–$150k 4.2%
$150k–$200k 1.4%
$200k+ 2.4%
Range% of households
Under $10k14.5%
$10k–$15k12.6%
$15k–$25k16.5%
$25k–$35k10.8%
$35k–$50k19.1%
$50k–$75k12.5%
$75k–$100k5.9%
$100k–$150k4.2%
$150k–$200k1.4%
$200k+2.4%
Median income$29,063

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 50.8%
$50k–$100k 23.7%
$100k–$150k 5.1%
$150k–$200k 4.7%
$200k–$300k 11.5%
$300k–$500k 4.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$48,400
Median rent / month$588
Owner occupied35.5%
Renter occupied64.5%
Vacant25.8%
Single-family detached85.1%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes8.2%
Median rooms4.6
Avg household size (owned)3.26

Year built

Era%
2020 or later1.0%
2010–201911.2%
2000–200913.7%
1990–199914.3%
1980–198911.4%
1970–197920.6%
1960–196911.2%
1950–19594.2%
1940–19498.6%
1939 or earlier3.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)15.8%
1 bedroom12.8%
2 bedrooms18.2%
3 bedrooms42.6%
4 bedrooms8.4%
5+ bedrooms2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle12.3%
1 vehicle42.4%
2 vehicles28.0%
3 or more17.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas45.1%
Electricity11.2%
Propane / LP gas3.0%
Wood39.7%
No fuel used0.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family23828.6%
Cohabiting couple13416.1%
Male householder, no spouse11013.2%
Female householder, no spouse35042.1%
Households with children under 1841149.4%
Households with seniors (65+)24829.8%
Average household size3.50

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married63.3%64.3%
Married27.4%19.7%
Separated1.5%2.0%
Widowed2.6%9.0%
Divorced5.2%5.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.0%
Some HS, no diploma 12.4%
HS graduate 36.7%
Some college, no degree 29.5%
Associate's degree 3.8%
Bachelor's degree 5.1%
Graduate / professional 5.4%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher80.6%
Bachelor's or higher10.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool262.7%
Kindergarten353.6%
Elementary school47248.5%
High school24725.4%
College / grad school19319.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 35.5%
Public administration 14.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 11.3%
Transportation & utilities 10.2%
Professional & management 8.3%
Retail trade 6.8%
Construction 4.7%
Finance & real estate 3.3%
Agriculture & mining 2.9%
Other services 1.4%
Manufacturing 0.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts27.9%
Service29.3%
Sales & office21.4%
Natural resources & construction9.3%
Production & transportation12.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector63.9%
Government33.6%
Self-employed2.5%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone85.5%
Carpool2.4%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home12.2%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)29.8

Poverty

All people 47.5%
Under 18 years 66.6%
18 and over 37.6%
Married-couple families 18.1%
Female-led households 53.7%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security29.9%
Retirement income18.1%
Supplemental Security14.4%
Cash public assistance2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP46.3%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity41.3%
High blood pressure33.6%
High cholesterol26.4%
Diabetes16.9%
Heart disease7.8%
Stroke5.3%
Asthma14.6%
Arthritis22.8%
Kidney disease4.2%
Pulmonary disease9.8%
Cancer5.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking28.8%
Binge drinking13.8%
No physical activity26.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep37.4%
Depression21.2%
Fair or poor health23.9%
Poor mental health21.4%
Poor physical health16.6%
No health insurance11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)65.3%
Visited dentist50.1%
Cholesterol screening82.4%
Teeth loss29.3%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1075.6%
Disability%
Any disability14.6%
Under 185.9%
18–64 years14.0%
65 and over47.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance9.6%
Public insurance71.1%
No insurance23.2%
Uninsured under 1911.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,69092.1%
Spanish1365.1%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,920100.0%
Born in same state2,90099.3%
Born in different state90531.0%
Foreign born200.7%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian200.7%
AncestryCount%
French80.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access28.5%
Internet access63.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87328

What city is ZIP code 87328 in?

ZIP code 87328 is primarily assigned to Navajo, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87328 in?

ZIP code 87328 falls within Mckinley County, New Mexico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87328?

48% of residents in ZIP code 87328 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 87328 family-oriented?

34% of residents in ZIP code 87328 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 87328 mostly rentals?

65% of occupied units in ZIP code 87328 are renter-occupied.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 87328?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 87328 in?

ZIP code 87328 observes the MST timezone.

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