87375 ZIP Code — Yatahey, NM

Mckinley County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87375 is located in Yatahey, New Mexico, within Mckinley County. It covers approximately 167.64 square miles and serves a population of 4,484 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 505.

About ZIP code 87375

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 $43,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $35,875. Poverty affects 33% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 39% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 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 (18%), smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks. 26% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 87375 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.

4,484

population

167.64

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87375 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87375

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87375. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Yatahey	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,484
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	167.64 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	35.6835
Longitude	-108.8072
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	60.7%	61.3%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	27.0%	26.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	11.8%	10.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.4%	2.4%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

4,484

Population

People per sq mi

35.9

Median age

$35,875

Median household income

$18,048

Per capita income

$43,800

Median home value

$1,319

Median monthly rent

92.1%

Home ownership

33.4%

Poverty rate

6.9%

Unemployment

1,440

Housing units

2.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

101

127

5–9

136

169

10–14

180

161

15–19

172

180

20–24

193

310

25–34

332

336

35–44

358

226

45–54

242

178

55–59

190

111

60–64

118

155

65–74

166

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	987	22.0%
18 and over	3,497	78.0%
65 and over	570	12.7%
Median age	35.9 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 94.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Other race 1.6%

Two or more races 1.1%

White 0.7%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4,328	94.7%
Hispanic or Latino	87	1.9%
Other race	74	1.6%
Two or more races	49	1.1%
White	33	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.7%	61.3%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	27.0%	26.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	11.8%	10.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.4%	2.4%	4.1%

Under $10k 16.8%

$10k–$15k 9.4%

$15k–$25k 12.3%

$25k–$35k 10.8%

$35k–$50k 7.4%

$50k–$75k 17.6%

$75k–$100k 8.1%

$100k–$150k 14.7%

$150k–$200k 2.1%

$200k+ 0.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	16.8%
$10k–$15k	9.4%
$15k–$25k	12.3%
$25k–$35k	10.8%
$35k–$50k	7.4%
$50k–$75k	17.6%
$75k–$100k	8.1%
$100k–$150k	14.7%
$150k–$200k	2.1%
$200k+	0.7%
Median income	$35,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 54.2%

$50k–$100k 35.6%

$100k–$150k 2.1%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$200k–$300k 1.3%

$300k–$500k 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$43,800
Median rent / month	$1,319
Owner occupied	92.1%
Renter occupied	7.9%
Vacant	23.9%
Single-family detached	62.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	36.8%
Median rooms	4.5
Avg household size (owned)	3.73

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	7.3%
2000–2009	19.2%
1990–1999	26.8%
1980–1989	19.5%
1970–1979	16.0%
1960–1969	5.0%
1950–1959	2.0%
1940–1949	1.2%
1939 or earlier	2.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	18.4%
1 bedroom	5.2%
2 bedrooms	25.3%
3 bedrooms	40.9%
4 bedrooms	8.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.0%
1 vehicle	22.7%
2 vehicles	29.3%
3 or more	35.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	17.8%
Electricity	10.1%
Propane / LP gas	9.3%
Wood	58.1%
Solar	0.5%
No fuel used	2.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	372	31.9%
Cohabiting couple	143	12.3%
Male householder, no spouse	212	18.2%
Female householder, no spouse	439	37.7%
Households with children under 18	482	41.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	388	33.3%
Average household size	3.80

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	62.5%	49.4%
Married	24.1%	22.3%
Separated	4.4%	0.9%
Widowed	1.6%	16.6%
Divorced	7.4%	10.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.3%

Some HS, no diploma 14.1%

HS graduate 40.0%

Some college, no degree 23.6%

Associate's degree 8.7%

Bachelor's degree 1.2%

Graduate / professional 1.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	74.6%
Bachelor's or higher	2.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	1.2%
Kindergarten	62	5.9%
Elementary school	494	47.2%
High school	253	24.2%
College / grad school	224	21.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 30.8%

Education & healthcare 18.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.4%

Transportation & utilities 8.5%

Public administration 7.6%

Construction 5.1%

Manufacturing 3.5%

Other services 3.1%

Professional & management 2.5%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Finance & real estate 2.0%

Agriculture & mining 1.2%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.3%
Service	19.1%
Sales & office	26.8%
Natural resources & construction	5.7%
Production & transportation	20.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.6%
Government	21.2%
Self-employed	6.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.5%
Carpool	6.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	6.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.0

Poverty

All people 33.4%

Under 18 years 42.6%

18 and over 30.8%

Married-couple families 37.4%

Female-led households 28.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.2%
Retirement income	12.8%
Supplemental Security	10.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	38.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.6%
High blood pressure	34.2%
High cholesterol	27.6%
Diabetes	17.8%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	5.8%
Asthma	14.7%
Arthritis	23.1%
Kidney disease	4.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.7%
Cancer	5.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.7%
Binge drinking	14.1%
No physical activity	28.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.8%
Depression	20.5%
Fair or poor health	25.4%
Poor mental health	21.4%
Poor physical health	17.6%
No health insurance	12.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	64.3%
Visited dentist	49.1%
Cholesterol screening	81.3%
Teeth loss	32.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	152	4.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.7%
Under 18	1.2%
18–64 years	10.4%
65 and over	76.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	16.0%
Public insurance	58.7%
No insurance	26.4%
Uninsured under 19	9.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,289	95.7%
Spanish	219	5.1%
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)	4,484	100.0%
Born in same state	4,484	100.0%
Born in different state	3,946	88.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	38	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	26.0%
Internet access	57.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87375

What city is ZIP code 87375 in?

ZIP code 87375 is primarily assigned to Yatahey, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87375 in?

ZIP code 87375 falls within Mckinley County, New Mexico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87375?

33% of residents in ZIP code 87375 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 87375?

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 87375 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 87375 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 87375 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 87375 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 87375 in?

ZIP code 87375 observes the MST timezone.