87045 ZIP Code — Prewitt, NM

Mckinley County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87045 is located in Prewitt, New Mexico, within Mckinley County. It covers approximately 160.26 square miles and serves a population of 2,238 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 505.

About ZIP code 87045

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 $27,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $26,875. Poverty affects 54% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 47% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 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 (20%), smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 87045 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.

2,238

population

160.26

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87045 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87045

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87045. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Prewitt	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

87005 Bluewater (18.7 mi) 87020 Grants (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,238
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	160.26 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	35.3493
Longitude	-108.1037
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	68.5%	61.3%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	24.1%	26.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	6.8%	10.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.6%	2.4%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,238

Population

People per sq mi

28.6

Median age

$26,875

Median household income

$12,083

Per capita income

$27,900

Median home value

$675

Median monthly rent

95.2%

Home ownership

53.5%

Poverty rate

15.4%

Unemployment

768

Housing units

2.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

166

5–9

132

164

10–14

131

103

15–19

20–24

109

25–34

135

35–44

108

151

45–54

121

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	843	37.7%
18 and over	1,395	62.3%
65 and over	237	10.6%
Median age	28.6 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 97.8%

Two or more races 2%

White 0.2%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2,188	97.8%
Two or more races	45	2%
White	5	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.5%	61.3%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	24.1%	26.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	6.8%	10.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.6%	2.4%	4.1%

Under $10k 21.1%

$10k–$15k 14.4%

$15k–$25k 14.0%

$25k–$35k 4.6%

$35k–$50k 17.8%

$50k–$75k 12.5%

$75k–$100k 10.1%

$100k–$150k 4.5%

$150k–$200k 1.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	21.1%
$10k–$15k	14.4%
$15k–$25k	14.0%
$25k–$35k	4.6%
$35k–$50k	17.8%
$50k–$75k	12.5%
$75k–$100k	10.1%
$100k–$150k	4.5%
$150k–$200k	1.0%
Median income	$26,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 56.5%

$50k–$100k 29.1%

$100k–$150k 7.2%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k–$300k 0.4%

$300k–$500k 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$27,900
Median rent / month	$675
Owner occupied	95.2%
Renter occupied	4.8%
Vacant	26.6%
Single-family detached	50.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	44.1%
Median rooms	4.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.79

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.8%
2000–2009	17.2%
1990–1999	28.9%
1980–1989	21.1%
1970–1979	6.4%
1960–1969	13.6%
1950–1959	1.6%
1940–1949	0.9%
1939 or earlier	5.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	14.9%
1 bedroom	9.0%
2 bedrooms	24.5%
3 bedrooms	41.1%
4 bedrooms	4.1%
5+ bedrooms	6.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	27.1%
1 vehicle	33.2%
2 vehicles	25.5%
3 or more	14.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	3.1%
Propane / LP gas	5.3%
Fuel oil	1.5%
Wood	80.0%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	108	18.5%
Cohabiting couple	91	15.6%
Male householder, no spouse	98	16.8%
Female householder, no spouse	287	49.1%
Households with children under 18	247	42.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	148	25.3%
Average household size	3.83

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	64.1%	37.6%
Married	17.9%	17.9%
Separated	0.8%	0.9%
Widowed	8.8%	32.8%
Divorced	8.3%	10.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 16.0%

Some HS, no diploma 28.9%

HS graduate 33.1%

Some college, no degree 18.5%

Associate's degree 1.3%

Bachelor's degree 1.5%

Graduate / professional 0.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	55.0%
Bachelor's or higher	2.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	0.9%
Kindergarten	107	13.8%
Elementary school	400	51.5%
High school	155	20.0%
College / grad school	107	13.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.0%

Retail trade 19.6%

Finance & real estate 16.3%

Public administration 8.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.3%

Other services 5.8%

Agriculture & mining 4.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.1%

Manufacturing 3.5%

Professional & management 3.2%

Construction 1.1%

Wholesale trade 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	13.1%
Service	41.9%
Sales & office	9.9%
Natural resources & construction	8.7%
Production & transportation	26.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.8%
Government	13.6%
Self-employed	0.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	61.6%
Carpool	11.3%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	16.7%
Work from home	9.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.1

Poverty

All people 53.5%

Under 18 years 82.7%

18 and over 35.9%

Married-couple families 25.0%

Female-led households 65.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.0%
Retirement income	21.4%
Supplemental Security	26.0%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	47.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.8%
High blood pressure	37.6%
High cholesterol	30.5%
Diabetes	20.3%
Heart disease	10.3%
Stroke	6.9%
Asthma	14.9%
Arthritis	25.9%
Kidney disease	5.3%
Pulmonary disease	12.9%
Cancer	5.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	31.3%
Binge drinking	13.2%
No physical activity	31.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.8%
Depression	20.9%
Fair or poor health	29.5%
Poor mental health	21.5%
Poor physical health	20.0%
No health insurance	13.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	65.2%
Visited dentist	45.2%
Cholesterol screening	80.8%
Teeth loss	36.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	12	0.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.2%
Under 18	5.6%
18–64 years	12.3%
65 and over	54.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	7.9%
Public insurance	75.2%
No insurance	18.4%
Uninsured under 19	8.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,121	94.8%
Spanish	100	4.7%
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)	2,238	100.0%
Born in same state	2,238	100.0%
Born in different state	2,159	96.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	26.1%
Internet access	61.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87045

What city is ZIP code 87045 in?

ZIP code 87045 is primarily assigned to Prewitt, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87045 in?

ZIP code 87045 falls within Mckinley County, New Mexico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87045?

54% of residents in ZIP code 87045 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 87045 family-oriented?

38% of residents in ZIP code 87045 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 87045?

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 87045 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 87045 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 87045 in?

ZIP code 87045 observes the MST timezone.