87455 ZIP Code — Newcomb, NM

San Juan County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87455 is located in Newcomb, New Mexico, within San Juan County. It covers approximately 410.70 square miles and serves a population of 1,546 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 505.

About ZIP code 87455

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $27,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $31,875. Poverty affects 31% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 32% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% 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. An above-average commute of 47 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

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 (21%), smoking (36%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 87455 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.

1,546

population

410.70

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87455 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87455

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City	Status
Newcomb	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,546
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	410.70 sq mi
Water area	0.28 sq mi
Latitude	36.2822
Longitude	-108.7148
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	67.1%	51.0%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	23.3%	30.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	8.7%	16.8%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.9%	2.2%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,546

Population

People per sq mi

39.9

Median age

$31,875

Median household income

$20,377

Per capita income

$27,400

Median home value

$650

Median monthly rent

85.1%

Home ownership

31.3%

Poverty rate

12.1%

Unemployment

693

Housing units

11.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

119

25–34

115

35–44

110

45–54

107

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	254	16.4%
18 and over	1,292	83.6%
65 and over	272	17.6%
Median age	39.9 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 95%

White 2.4%

Two or more races 1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Asian 0.6%

Black or African American 0.3%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1,478	95%
White	38	2.4%
Two or more races	16	1%
Hispanic or Latino	9	0.6%
Asian	9	0.6%
Black or African American	5	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.1%	51.0%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	23.3%	30.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	8.7%	16.8%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.9%	2.2%	4.1%

Under $10k 22.6%

$10k–$15k 6.5%

$15k–$25k 13.7%

$25k–$35k 8.9%

$35k–$50k 8.3%

$50k–$75k 20.8%

$75k–$100k 5.7%

$100k–$150k 8.7%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

$200k+ 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	22.6%
$10k–$15k	6.5%
$15k–$25k	13.7%
$25k–$35k	8.9%
$35k–$50k	8.3%
$50k–$75k	20.8%
$75k–$100k	5.7%
$100k–$150k	8.7%
$150k–$200k	3.4%
$200k+	1.4%
Median income	$31,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 66.5%

$50k–$100k 16.3%

$100k–$150k 3.0%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

$200k–$300k 2.6%

$300k–$500k 3.3%

$500k–$1M 3.0%

$1M+ 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$27,400
Median rent / month	$650
Owner occupied	85.1%
Renter occupied	14.9%
Vacant	34.2%
Single-family detached	82.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	15.0%
Median rooms	3.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.98

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.6%
2000–2009	11.2%
1990–1999	21.1%
1980–1989	22.1%
1970–1979	13.3%
1960–1969	11.7%
1950–1959	8.9%
1940–1949	2.6%
1939 or earlier	5.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	27.6%
1 bedroom	10.9%
2 bedrooms	27.0%
3 bedrooms	27.2%
4 bedrooms	5.2%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	16.2%
1 vehicle	39.6%
2 vehicles	30.9%
3 or more	13.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.1%
Electricity	7.1%
Propane / LP gas	7.7%
Wood	70.7%
Solar	0.4%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	125	24.8%
Cohabiting couple	53	10.5%
Male householder, no spouse	142	28.1%
Female householder, no spouse	185	36.6%
Households with children under 18	140	27.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	191	37.8%
Average household size	3.06

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	57.7%	48.9%
Married	30.6%	28.1%
Separated	2.3%	1.7%
Widowed	3.6%	11.0%
Divorced	5.9%	10.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.3%

Some HS, no diploma 12.3%

HS graduate 36.1%

Some college, no degree 28.0%

Associate's degree 5.1%

Bachelor's degree 4.7%

Graduate / professional 6.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.4%
Bachelor's or higher	11.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	1.4%
Kindergarten	10	3.5%
Elementary school	120	41.7%
High school	87	30.2%
College / grad school	67	23.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 46.6%

Construction 10.6%

Agriculture & mining 7.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.5%

Public administration 6.2%

Retail trade 5.9%

Other services 5.1%

Transportation & utilities 3.7%

Manufacturing 2.9%

Professional & management 1.3%

Information 0.9%

Finance & real estate 0.9%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.2%
Service	29.0%
Sales & office	13.6%
Natural resources & construction	12.3%
Production & transportation	13.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	59.8%
Government	39.1%
Self-employed	1.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.1%
Carpool	11.3%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	2.6%
Work from home	8.1%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	47.0

Poverty

All people 31.3%

Under 18 years 47.6%

18 and over 28.1%

Married-couple families 16.0%

Female-led households 36.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.6%
Retirement income	15.8%
Supplemental Security	11.5%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	31.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.5%
High blood pressure	41.8%
High cholesterol	28.8%
Diabetes	21.4%
Heart disease	10.9%
Stroke	7.1%
Asthma	14.6%
Arthritis	29.7%
Kidney disease	5.3%
Pulmonary disease	12.3%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	35.5%
Binge drinking	11.6%
No physical activity	33.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.4%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	30.1%
Poor mental health	21.1%
Poor physical health	19.1%
No health insurance	12.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	66.9%
Visited dentist	41.7%
Cholesterol screening	83.9%
Teeth loss	37.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	66	5.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.0%
Under 18	4.3%
18–64 years	15.2%
65 and over	69.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	15.6%
Public insurance	66.3%
No insurance	20.1%
Uninsured under 19	10.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,504	97.3%
Spanish	198	13.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	1	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,537	99.4%
Born in same state	1,534	99.2%
Born in different state	1,373	88.8%
Foreign born	3	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	9	0.6%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	15	1%
Polish	3	0.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	2	0.1%
French	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.7%
Internet access	54.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87455

What city is ZIP code 87455 in?

ZIP code 87455 is primarily assigned to Newcomb, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87455 in?

ZIP code 87455 falls within San Juan County, New Mexico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87455?

31% of residents in ZIP code 87455 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 87455?

11% 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 87455 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 87455 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 87455 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 87455 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 87455 in?

ZIP code 87455 observes the MST timezone.