87326 ZIP Code — Vanderwagen, NM

Mckinley County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87326 is located in Vanderwagen, New Mexico, within Mckinley County. It covers approximately 235.03 square miles and serves a population of 2,439 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 505.

About ZIP code 87326

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $54,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $28,954. Poverty affects 45% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 38% 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 service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (20%), smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 87326 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.

2,439

population

235.03

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87326 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87326

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City	Status
Vanderwagen	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,439
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	235.03 sq mi
Water area	0.10 sq mi
Latitude	35.2994
Longitude	-108.8420
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	71.0%	61.3%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	20.4%	26.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	7.8%	10.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.8%	2.4%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,439

Population

People per sq mi

32.6

Median age

$28,954

Median household income

$15,978

Per capita income

$54,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

96.3%

Home ownership

44.6%

Poverty rate

14.5%

Unemployment

887

Housing units

7.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

127

Under 5

137

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

209

25–34

224

35–44

151

45–54

162

55–59

100

60–64

120

65–74

128

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	651	26.7%
18 and over	1,788	73.3%
65 and over	386	15.8%
Median age	32.6 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 81.7%

Two or more races 11.5%

White 6.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1,997	81.7%
Two or more races	282	11.5%
White	160	6.5%
Hispanic or Latino	6	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	71.0%	61.3%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	20.4%	26.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	7.8%	10.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.8%	2.4%	4.1%

Under $10k 18.3%

$10k–$15k 7.8%

$15k–$25k 18.9%

$25k–$35k 11.6%

$35k–$50k 9.9%

$50k–$75k 13.7%

$75k–$100k 4.9%

$100k–$150k 4.1%

$150k–$200k 10.1%

$200k+ 0.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	18.3%
$10k–$15k	7.8%
$15k–$25k	18.9%
$25k–$35k	11.6%
$35k–$50k	9.9%
$50k–$75k	13.7%
$75k–$100k	4.9%
$100k–$150k	4.1%
$150k–$200k	10.1%
$200k+	0.6%
Median income	$28,954

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 44.8%

$50k–$100k 36.5%

$100k–$150k 3.0%

$150k–$200k 5.9%

$200k–$300k 6.8%

$300k–$500k 2.2%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$54,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	96.3%
Renter occupied	3.7%
Vacant	28.1%
Single-family detached	70.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	29.6%
Median rooms	4.1
Avg household size (owned)	3.65

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.7%
2000–2009	7.9%
1990–1999	24.7%
1980–1989	23.4%
1970–1979	23.5%
1960–1969	10.0%
1950–1959	1.5%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	2.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	24.1%
1 bedroom	11.0%
2 bedrooms	19.5%
3 bedrooms	35.6%
4 bedrooms	9.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	19.1%
1 vehicle	30.8%
2 vehicles	26.4%
3 or more	23.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	5.5%
Propane / LP gas	10.1%
Wood	82.7%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	235	35.9%
Cohabiting couple	55	8.4%
Male householder, no spouse	138	21.1%
Female householder, no spouse	227	34.7%
Households with children under 18	191	29.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	243	37.1%
Average household size	3.72

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	55.2%	56.7%
Married	37.4%	29.0%
Separated	1.1%	1.2%
Widowed	2.4%	6.9%
Divorced	3.9%	6.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.4%

Some HS, no diploma 12.4%

HS graduate 46.7%

Some college, no degree 16.7%

Associate's degree 7.2%

Bachelor's degree 6.7%

Graduate / professional 0.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.2%
Bachelor's or higher	7.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	2.6%
Kindergarten	58	10.7%
Elementary school	228	42.1%
High school	132	24.4%
College / grad school	109	20.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 47.7%

Retail trade 14.8%

Public administration 8.9%

Construction 7.3%

Agriculture & mining 5.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.4%

Manufacturing 3.3%

Other services 2.6%

Professional & management 1.1%

Finance & real estate 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.0%
Service	28.0%
Sales & office	18.5%
Natural resources & construction	11.0%
Production & transportation	16.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.0%
Government	32.5%
Self-employed	4.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.3%
Carpool	6.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	16.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.4

Poverty

All people 44.6%

Under 18 years 59.3%

18 and over 39.3%

Married-couple families 32.8%

Female-led households 33.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.1%
Retirement income	16.5%
Supplemental Security	19.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	38.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.7%
High blood pressure	37.1%
High cholesterol	30.2%
Diabetes	19.5%
Heart disease	9.7%
Stroke	6.5%
Asthma	14.5%
Arthritis	25.8%
Kidney disease	5.0%
Pulmonary disease	12.1%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.1%
Binge drinking	13.2%
No physical activity	29.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.1%
Depression	20.3%
Fair or poor health	26.8%
Poor mental health	20.6%
Poor physical health	18.7%
No health insurance	11.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	65.6%
Visited dentist	48.8%
Cholesterol screening	82.6%
Teeth loss	32.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	132	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.5%
Under 18	0.9%
18–64 years	19.2%
65 and over	26.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	9.1%
Public insurance	76.1%
No insurance	19.7%
Uninsured under 19	4.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,175	89.2%
Spanish	336	15.4%
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)	2,439	100.0%
Born in same state	2,439	100.0%
Born in different state	1,888	77.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	12	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	26.9%
Internet access	45.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87326

What city is ZIP code 87326 in?

ZIP code 87326 is primarily assigned to Vanderwagen, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87326 in?

ZIP code 87326 falls within Mckinley County, New Mexico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87326?

45% of residents in ZIP code 87326 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 87326 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 87326 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 87326?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 87326 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 87326 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 87326 in?

ZIP code 87326 observes the MST timezone.