87017 ZIP Code — Gallina, NM

Rio Arriba County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87017 is located in Gallina, New Mexico, within Rio Arriba County. It covers approximately 220.69 square miles and serves a population of 373 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 87017

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 $262,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $125,708. SNAP benefit usage at 30% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 72% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 87017 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

373

population

220.69

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87017 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87017

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87017. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gallina	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

87012 Coyote (2.7 mi) 87064 Youngsville (4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	373
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	220.69 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	36.1650
Longitude	-106.6089
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	575

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.8%	56.2%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	18.3%	27.3%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	45.9%	13.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.0%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

373

Population

People per sq mi

32.7

Median age

$125,708

Median household income

$32,451

Per capita income

$262,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

96.0%

Home ownership

12.6%

Poverty rate

17.0%

Unemployment

158

Housing units

33.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	73	19.6%
18 and over	300	80.4%
65 and over	92	24.7%
Median age	32.7 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 39.3%

Other race 25.1%

White 19.9%

Two or more races 15.8%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	241	39.3%
Other race	154	25.1%
White	122	19.9%
Two or more races	97	15.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.8%	56.2%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	18.3%	27.3%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	45.9%	13.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.0%	4.1%

Under $10k 14.1%

$10k–$15k 5.1%

$25k–$35k 15.2%

$100k–$150k 65.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.1%
$10k–$15k	5.1%
$25k–$35k	15.2%
$100k–$150k	65.7%
Median income	$125,708

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.3%

$100k–$150k 17.9%

$150k–$200k 7.4%

$200k–$300k 43.2%

$300k–$500k 26.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$262,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	96.0%
Renter occupied	4.0%
Vacant	38.9%
Single-family detached	69.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	30.2%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.78

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	4.3%
1990–1999	9.3%
1980–1989	11.7%
1970–1979	42.6%
1960–1969	32.1%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.2%
2 bedrooms	27.2%
3 bedrooms	42.0%
4 bedrooms	21.0%
5+ bedrooms	3.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	54.5%
2 vehicles	10.1%
3 or more	35.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	21.2%
Propane / LP gas	5.1%
Wood	73.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	17	17.2%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	40	40.4%
Female householder, no spouse	42	42.4%
Households with children under 18	42	42.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	36	36.4%
Average household size	3.77

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	63.5%	44.1%
Married	19.9%	11.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	15.4%
Divorced	16.6%	29.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 48.1%

Some college, no degree 16.2%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 33.8%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.1%
Bachelor's or higher	33.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	49	50.5%
High school	24	24.7%
College / grad school	24	24.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 80.3%

Transportation & utilities 11.8%

Construction 7.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	71.7%
Service	16.5%
Sales & office	11.8%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.0%
Government	7.1%
Self-employed	7.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	45.8%
Carpool	4.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	10.6%
Other means	39.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.3

Poverty

All people 12.6%

Under 18 years 24.7%

18 and over 9.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 10.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	71.7%
Retirement income	58.6%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	4.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	30.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.1%
High blood pressure	31.5%
High cholesterol	30.4%
Diabetes	15.7%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	24.6%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	4.6%
Cancer	5.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.0%
Binge drinking	13.1%
No physical activity	26.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.7%
Depression	16.6%
Fair or poor health	18.6%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	17.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.4%
Visited dentist	62.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	11.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	10	3.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.7%
Under 18	67.1%
18–64 years	19.7%
65 and over	5.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	40.2%
Public insurance	65.1%
No insurance	8.7%
Uninsured under 19	19.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	373	100.0%
Spanish	10	2.7%
Other Indo-European	10	2.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	346	92.8%
Born in same state	346	92.8%
Born in different state	337	90.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	27	7.2%
Not a US citizen	17	63.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	49	13.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	26.5%
Internet access	59.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87017

What city is ZIP code 87017 in?

ZIP code 87017 is primarily assigned to Gallina, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87017 in?

ZIP code 87017 falls within Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.

Does ZIP code 87017 have a large retiree population?

72% of households in ZIP code 87017 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 87017 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 87017 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 87017?

The median household income in ZIP code 87017 is $125,708, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 87017?

ZIP code 87017 has an estimated population of 373 residents, with a density of 2 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 87017 in?

ZIP code 87017 observes the MST timezone.