87018 ZIP Code — Counselor, NM

Sandoval County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87018 is located in Counselor, New Mexico, within Sandoval County. It covers approximately 174.94 square miles and serves a population of 922 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575/505.

About ZIP code 87018

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $50,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 60%.

Median household income is $16,250. Poverty affects 81% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (24%), smoking (52%), poor mental health (26%) compared to national benchmarks. 40% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 50% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 87018 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

922

population

174.94

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87018 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87018

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City	Status
Counselor	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	922
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	043

Geography
Land area	174.94 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	36.1216
Longitude	-106.9387
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	575/505

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	97.1%	37.9%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	2.9%	34.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	22.6%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.4%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

922

Population

People per sq mi

33.4

Median age

$16,250

Median household income

$6,914

Per capita income

$50,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

59.8%

Home ownership

80.7%

Poverty rate

10.3%

Unemployment

161

Housing units

0.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

116

25–34

139

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	187	20.3%
18 and over	735	79.7%
65 and over	118	12.8%
Median age	33.4 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 99%

White 1%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	913	99%
White	9	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	97.1%	37.9%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	2.9%	34.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	22.6%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.4%	4.1%

Under $10k 17.6%

$10k–$15k 25.6%

$15k–$25k 26.1%

$25k–$35k 11.1%

$35k–$50k 6.5%

$50k–$75k 9.5%

$100k–$150k 3.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	17.6%
$10k–$15k	25.6%
$15k–$25k	26.1%
$25k–$35k	11.1%
$35k–$50k	6.5%
$50k–$75k	9.5%
$100k–$150k	3.5%
Median income	$16,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 48.7%

$50k–$100k 22.7%

$100k–$150k 15.1%

$200k–$300k 4.2%

$1M+ 9.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$50,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	59.8%
Renter occupied	40.2%
Vacant	17.4%
Single-family detached	76.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.4%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	4.01

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.2%
2000–2009	1.7%
1990–1999	12.4%
1980–1989	40.2%
1970–1979	32.8%
1960–1969	6.6%
1950–1959	4.1%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.1%
1 bedroom	15.8%
2 bedrooms	28.2%
3 bedrooms	42.7%
4 bedrooms	4.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.5%
1 vehicle	23.6%
2 vehicles	52.3%
3 or more	15.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Propane / LP gas	7.0%
Wood	89.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	125	62.8%
Cohabiting couple	11	5.5%
Male householder, no spouse	10	5.0%
Female householder, no spouse	53	26.6%
Households with children under 18	69	34.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	93	46.7%
Average household size	4.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.6%	26.3%
Married	57.2%	54.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.8%	17.0%
Divorced	6.4%	2.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 18.7%

Some HS, no diploma 41.1%

HS graduate 34.6%

Some college, no degree 4.5%

Associate's degree 0.8%

Bachelor's degree 0.3%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	40.2%
Bachelor's or higher	0.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	8.8%
Kindergarten	8	5.0%
Elementary school	87	54.7%
High school	38	23.9%
College / grad school	12	7.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 50.5%

Education & healthcare 26.8%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.2%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Retail trade 2.1%

Other services 2.1%

Professional & management 1.7%

Public administration 1.7%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Construction 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.7%
Service	31.7%
Sales & office	7.0%
Natural resources & construction	12.2%
Production & transportation	2.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	33.4%
Government	9.1%
Self-employed	57.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	35.7%
Carpool	49.5%
Public transit	2.5%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	12.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.3

Poverty

All people 80.7%

Under 18 years 87.7%

18 and over 78.9%

Married-couple families 72.0%

Female-led households 55.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	15.1%
Retirement income	11.6%
Supplemental Security	37.2%
Cash public assistance	11.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.0%
High blood pressure	42.8%
High cholesterol	32.2%
Diabetes	23.6%
Heart disease	13.3%
Stroke	9.5%
Asthma	18.0%
Arthritis	33.8%
Kidney disease	6.7%
Pulmonary disease	19.0%
Cancer	5.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	51.5%
Binge drinking	13.1%
No physical activity	41.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.2%
Depression	28.8%
Fair or poor health	42.5%
Poor mental health	26.0%
Poor physical health	26.7%
No health insurance	18.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	65.8%
Visited dentist	27.9%
Cholesterol screening	76.3%
Teeth loss	53.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	11	1.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.5%
Under 18	2.1%
18–64 years	15.4%
65 and over	76.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	4.0%
Public insurance	56.7%
No insurance	39.9%
Uninsured under 19	6.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	881	95.6%
Spanish	442	50.2%
Other Indo-European	7	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	922	100.0%
Born in same state	922	100.0%
Born in different state	898	97.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	21.6%
Internet access	46.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87018

What city is ZIP code 87018 in?

ZIP code 87018 is primarily assigned to Counselor, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87018 in?

ZIP code 87018 falls within Sandoval County, New Mexico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87018?

81% of residents in ZIP code 87018 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 87018?

Approximately 50% of households in ZIP code 87018 speak Spanish as a primary language.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 87018?

The median household income in ZIP code 87018 is $16,250, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 87018?

The median home value in ZIP code 87018 is $50,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 87018 in?

ZIP code 87018 observes the MST timezone.