87320 ZIP Code — Mexican Springs, NM

Mckinley County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87320 is located in Mexican Springs, New Mexico, within Mckinley County. It covers approximately 90.71 square miles and serves a population of 594 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 505.

About ZIP code 87320

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 $34,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $30,000. Poverty affects 40% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 50% 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 33 minutes is near the national average.

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 (19%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks. 33% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 87320 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.

594

population

90.71

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87320 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87320

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87320. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mexican Springs	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	594
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	90.71 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	35.7784
Longitude	-108.8460
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	75.0%	61.3%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	15.9%	26.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	9.1%	10.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.4%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

594

Population

People per sq mi

44.7

Median age

$30,000

Median household income

$17,138

Per capita income

$34,400

Median home value

$775

Median monthly rent

88.9%

Home ownership

39.7%

Poverty rate

8.0%

Unemployment

265

Housing units

6.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	79	13.3%
18 and over	515	86.7%
65 and over	151	25.4%
Median age	44.7 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 99.2%

White 0.8%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	589	99.2%
White	5	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	75.0%	61.3%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	15.9%	26.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	9.1%	10.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.4%	4.1%

Under $10k 17.2%

$10k–$15k 6.1%

$15k–$25k 22.2%

$25k–$35k 7.6%

$35k–$50k 15.2%

$50k–$75k 14.6%

$75k–$100k 6.6%

$100k–$150k 6.1%

$150k–$200k 1.5%

$200k+ 3.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	17.2%
$10k–$15k	6.1%
$15k–$25k	22.2%
$25k–$35k	7.6%
$35k–$50k	15.2%
$50k–$75k	14.6%
$75k–$100k	6.6%
$100k–$150k	6.1%
$150k–$200k	1.5%
$200k+	3.0%
Median income	$30,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 56.3%

$50k–$100k 27.8%

$100k–$150k 4.0%

$150k–$200k 5.1%

$200k–$300k 3.4%

$300k–$500k 3.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$34,400
Median rent / month	$775
Owner occupied	88.9%
Renter occupied	11.1%
Vacant	31.0%
Single-family detached	84.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.7%
Median rooms	4.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.89

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.9%
2000–2009	11.1%
1990–1999	30.0%
1980–1989	20.2%
1970–1979	18.1%
1960–1969	7.7%
1950–1959	4.2%
1940–1949	2.1%
1939 or earlier	1.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	19.5%
1 bedroom	8.0%
2 bedrooms	18.8%
3 bedrooms	45.3%
4 bedrooms	8.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.1%
1 vehicle	31.8%
2 vehicles	34.3%
3 or more	22.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.1%
Electricity	7.1%
Propane / LP gas	12.1%
Wood	64.1%
No fuel used	7.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	82	41.4%
Cohabiting couple	16	8.1%
Male householder, no spouse	29	14.6%
Female householder, no spouse	71	35.9%
Households with children under 18	58	29.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	110	55.6%
Average household size	3.00

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	54.1%	43.3%
Married	37.4%	33.0%
Separated	0.0%	1.1%
Widowed	4.9%	14.9%
Divorced	3.7%	7.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 18.7%

Some HS, no diploma 9.7%

HS graduate 22.4%

Some college, no degree 32.7%

Associate's degree 10.3%

Bachelor's degree 6.2%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	71.6%
Bachelor's or higher	6.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	10	10.2%
Elementary school	42	42.9%
High school	17	17.3%
College / grad school	29	29.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 46.5%

Public administration 22.7%

Construction 10.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.8%

Retail trade 4.3%

Transportation & utilities 2.7%

Manufacturing 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.8%
Service	14.6%
Sales & office	26.5%
Natural resources & construction	13.5%
Production & transportation	14.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	51.9%
Government	45.9%
Self-employed	2.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.9%
Carpool	4.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.2

Poverty

All people 39.7%

Under 18 years 65.8%

18 and over 35.7%

Married-couple families 15.9%

Female-led households 52.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.5%
Retirement income	12.1%
Supplemental Security	15.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	24.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.7%
High blood pressure	35.2%
High cholesterol	28.2%
Diabetes	18.5%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	6.0%
Asthma	14.3%
Arthritis	23.6%
Kidney disease	4.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.6%
Cancer	5.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.4%
Binge drinking	13.9%
No physical activity	27.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.6%
Depression	19.8%
Fair or poor health	24.9%
Poor mental health	20.7%
Poor physical health	17.3%
No health insurance	11.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	65.3%
Visited dentist	50.3%
Cholesterol screening	82.5%
Teeth loss	31.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	16	3.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.7%
Under 18	2.5%
18–64 years	10.2%
65 and over	55.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	9.9%
Public insurance	58.9%
No insurance	32.7%
Uninsured under 19	19.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	586	98.7%
Spanish	54	9.2%
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)	594	100.0%
Born in same state	594	100.0%
Born in different state	484	81.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.3%
Internet access	46.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87320

What city is ZIP code 87320 in?

ZIP code 87320 is primarily assigned to Mexican Springs, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87320 in?

ZIP code 87320 falls within Mckinley County, New Mexico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87320?

40% of residents in ZIP code 87320 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 87320?

6% 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 87320 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 87320 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 87320 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 87320 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 87320 in?

ZIP code 87320 observes the MST timezone.