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Mckinley County
Zuni, NM
87327
87327 ZIP Code — Zuni, NM
Mckinley County, New Mexico
ZIP code 87327 is located in
Zuni ,
New Mexico ,
within Mckinley County .
It covers approximately 377.13 square miles and serves a population of
8,134 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 505 .
About ZIP code 87327
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $73,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $43,889. Poverty affects 32% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 39% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 26% of workers work from home.
College attainment at 6% 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. 27% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 32% of households.
Overall, ZIP code 87327 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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City
Status
Zuni
Acceptable
Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
8,134
Population density
22 / sq mi
State FIPS
35
County FIPS
031
Geography
Land area
377.13 sq mi
Water area
0.42 sq mi
Latitude
35.1330
Longitude
-108.7746
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
505
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
60.5%
61.3%
48.8%
$50k – $100k
26.0%
26.0%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
12.3%
10.2%
17.6%
Over $200k
1.2%
2.4%
4.1%
Demographics & statistics
$43,889
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 2,184 26.9% 18 and over 5,950 73.1% 65 and over 870 10.7% Median age 33.0 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
94.7%
Group Count % American Indian / Alaska Native 7,850 94.7% Hispanic or Latino 154 1.9% Two or more races 107 1.3% White 89 1.1% Other race 47 0.6% Asian 41 0.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
60.5%
61.3%
48.8%
$50k – $100k
26.0%
26.0%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
12.3%
10.2%
17.6%
Over $200k
1.2%
2.4%
4.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 12.8% $10k–$15k 7.4% $15k–$25k 12.0% $25k–$35k 14.5% $35k–$50k 7.9% $50k–$75k 18.0% $75k–$100k 7.9% $100k–$150k 14.7% $150k–$200k 2.4% $200k+ 2.4% Median income $43,889
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $73,800 Median rent / month $598 Owner occupied 83.1% Renter occupied 16.9% Vacant 14.9% Single-family detached 67.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 20.1% Median rooms 5.4 Avg household size (owned) 4.58
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 1.1% 2010–2019 2.4% 2000–2009 16.7% 1990–1999 15.3% 1980–1989 13.0% 1970–1979 27.4% 1960–1969 10.8% 1950–1959 3.4% 1940–1949 6.9% 1939 or earlier 3.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.3% 1 bedroom 3.8% 2 bedrooms 17.9% 3 bedrooms 40.1% 4 bedrooms 25.5% 5+ bedrooms 11.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 23.8% 1 vehicle 29.7% 2 vehicles 28.6% 3 or more 17.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 3.7% Electricity 5.5% Propane / LP gas 6.4% Fuel oil 0.3% Wood 82.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 547 30.2% Cohabiting couple 151 8.3% Male householder, no spouse 310 17.1% Female householder, no spouse 806 44.4% Households with children under 18 935 51.5% Households with seniors (65+) 622 34.3% Average household size 4.45
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 54.5% 62.7% Married 29.2% 20.7% Separated 3.8% 2.5% Widowed 5.9% 9.3% Divorced 6.7% 4.7%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
17.8%
Some college, no degree
29.5%
Graduate / professional
1.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 78.2% Bachelor's or higher 5.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 99 4.4% Kindergarten 193 8.5% Elementary school 1,201 53.0% High school 568 25.1% College / grad school 203 9.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
30.5%
Public administration
14.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.1%
Transportation & utilities
5.5%
Professional & management
2.4%
Finance & real estate
2.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 22.3% Service 31.7% Sales & office 19.3% Natural resources & construction 6.1% Production & transportation 20.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 41.1% Government 39.6% Self-employed 18.8% Unpaid family workers 0.5%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 64.0% Carpool 3.5% Public transit 1.4% Walk 4.4% Work from home 26.1% Other means 0.5% Avg commute (minutes) 22.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
21.0%
Female-led households
42.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 27.7% Retirement income 20.8% Supplemental Security 25.7% Cash public assistance 3.4% Food stamps / SNAP 38.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 43.4% High blood pressure 33.9% High cholesterol 27.6% Diabetes 17.5% Heart disease 8.1% Stroke 5.6% Asthma 14.7% Arthritis 22.6% Kidney disease 4.4% Pulmonary disease 10.5% Cancer 4.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 30.1% Binge drinking 14.2% No physical activity 27.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 37.2% Depression 20.6% Fair or poor health 25.1% Poor mental health 21.5% Poor physical health 17.6% No health insurance 11.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 64.2% Visited dentist 49.0% Cholesterol screening 81.4% Teeth loss 32.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 205 3.4%
Disability % Any disability 16.6% Under 18 2.4% 18–64 years 15.6% 65 and over 57.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 6.8% Public insurance 67.6% No insurance 27.1% Uninsured under 19 20.9%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 7,753 95.3% Spanish 2,488 32.1% Other Indo-European 8 0.1% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 5 0.1%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 8,096 99.5% Born in same state 8,078 99.3% Born in different state 7,859 96.6% Foreign born 18 0.2% Naturalized citizen 38 0.5% Not a US citizen 5 13.2%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 24 0.3% Italian 5 0.1%
Ancestry Count % French 5 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 22.3% Internet access 71.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87327
What city is ZIP code 87327 in?
ZIP code 87327 is primarily assigned to Zuni, New Mexico.
What county is ZIP code 87327 in?
ZIP code 87327 falls within Mckinley County, New Mexico.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87327?
32% of residents in ZIP code 87327 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 87327?
Approximately 32% of households in ZIP code 87327 speak Spanish as a primary language.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 87327?
6% 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 87327 mostly owner-occupied?
83% of occupied units in ZIP code 87327 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 87327 in?
ZIP code 87327 observes the MST timezone.
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