87040 ZIP Code — Paguate, NM

Cibola County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87040 is located in Paguate, New Mexico, within Cibola County. It covers approximately 10.59 square miles and serves a population of 481 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 505.

About ZIP code 87040

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $46,200.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. Remote work is prevalent — 28% of workers work from home.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (20%), smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 29%.

Overall, ZIP code 87040 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

481

population

10.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87040 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87040

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87040. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Paguate	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	481
Population density	45 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	006

Geography
Land area	10.59 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	35.1107
Longitude	-107.3653
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	64.9%	54.3%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	12.3%	29.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	22.8%	15.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

481

Population

People per sq mi

34.7

Median age

Median household income

$12,209

Per capita income

$46,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

53.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

164

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	98	20.4%
18 and over	383	79.6%
65 and over	57	11.9%
Median age	34.7 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 100%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	481	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.9%	54.3%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	12.3%	29.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	22.8%	15.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	4.1%

$10k–$15k 47.2%

$35k–$50k 19.4%

$50k–$75k 16.7%

$100k–$150k 16.7%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	47.2%
$35k–$50k	19.4%
$50k–$75k	16.7%
$100k–$150k	16.7%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 57.4%

$50k–$100k 42.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$46,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	34.1%
Single-family detached	84.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.8%
Median rooms	3.8
Avg household size (owned)	4.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	9.8%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	42.7%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	47.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	47.6%
2 bedrooms	10.4%
3 bedrooms	32.3%
4 bedrooms	9.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	47.2%
1 vehicle	16.7%
2 vehicles	19.4%
3 or more	16.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	36.1%
Propane / LP gas	16.7%
Wood	47.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	28	25.9%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	59	54.6%
Female householder, no spouse	21	19.4%
Households with children under 18	39	36.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	57	52.8%
Average household size	4.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.2%	79.0%
Married	47.9%	12.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	10.7%	9.0%
Divorced	24.3%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.5%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 62.0%

Some college, no degree 16.7%

Associate's degree 12.7%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.5%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	57	44.5%
High school	41	32.0%
College / grad school	30	23.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 46.4%

Education & healthcare 41.8%

Public administration 11.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	14.4%
Service	58.8%
Sales & office	26.8%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	46.4%
Government	53.6%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.5%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	27.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 53.8%

Under 18 years 48.0%

18 and over 55.4%

Married-couple families 100.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	57.4%
Retirement income	16.7%
Supplemental Security	66.7%
Cash public assistance	19.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	45.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.2%
High blood pressure	41.4%
High cholesterol	31.7%
Diabetes	20.4%
Heart disease	10.3%
Stroke	6.4%
Asthma	14.1%
Arthritis	33.2%
Kidney disease	5.0%
Pulmonary disease	11.1%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	31.2%
Binge drinking	12.8%
No physical activity	30.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.0%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	25.8%
Poor mental health	19.1%
Poor physical health	18.2%
No health insurance	8.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.7%
Visited dentist	56.0%
Cholesterol screening	87.7%
Teeth loss	25.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	18	4.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	31.6%
65 and over	63.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	15.2%
Public insurance	67.6%
No insurance	17.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	481	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
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)	481	100.0%
Born in same state	481	100.0%
Born in different state	463	96.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	22.5%
Internet access	62.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87040

What city is ZIP code 87040 in?

ZIP code 87040 is primarily assigned to Paguate, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87040 in?

ZIP code 87040 falls within Cibola County, New Mexico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87040?

54% of residents in ZIP code 87040 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 87040 have a large retiree population?

57% of households in ZIP code 87040 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 87040?

The median home value in ZIP code 87040 is $46,200.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 87040?

Health data for ZIP code 87040 shows elevated rates of diabetes (20%) and smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 87040 in?

ZIP code 87040 observes the MST timezone.