87038 ZIP Code — New Laguna, NM

Cibola County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87038 is located in New Laguna, New Mexico, within Cibola County. It covers approximately 23.88 square miles and serves a population of 359 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 505.

About ZIP code 87038

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $41,300.

Median household income is $71,406. 71% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (32%) compared to national benchmarks. 37% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 87038 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

359

population

23.88

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87038 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87038

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 87038. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
New Laguna	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	359
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	006

Geography
Land area	23.88 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	35.0793
Longitude	-107.4530
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	60.2%	54.3%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	28.1%	29.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	11.7%	15.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

359

Population

People per sq mi

30.9

Median age

$71,406

Median household income

$15,205

Per capita income

$41,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

16.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

20–24

25–34

35–44

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	75	20.9%
18 and over	284	79.1%
65 and over	69	19.2%
Median age	30.9 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 100%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	359	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.2%	54.3%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	28.1%	29.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	11.7%	15.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	4.1%

$50k–$75k 70.6%

$75k–$100k 26.5%

$100k–$150k 2.9%

Range	% of households
$50k–$75k	70.6%
$75k–$100k	26.5%
$100k–$150k	2.9%
Median income	$71,406

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 70.6%

$50k–$100k 26.5%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$41,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	26.1%
Single-family detached	79.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.9%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	5.28

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.2%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	81.5%
1960–1969	16.3%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	26.1%
3 bedrooms	54.3%
4 bedrooms	19.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	50.0%
2 vehicles	26.5%
3 or more	23.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	26.5%
Electricity	26.5%
Wood	47.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2	2.9%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	66	97.1%
Households with children under 18	36	52.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	48	70.6%
Average household size	5.28

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	76.7%	44.8%
Married	0.0%	2.4%
Separated	0.0%	12.8%
Widowed	23.3%	14.4%
Divorced	0.0%	25.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 21.7%

HS graduate 33.8%

Some college, no degree 44.5%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.3%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	24	49.0%
Elementary school	25	51.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 41.0%

Public administration 40.2%

Construction 15.6%

Retail trade 3.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	13.1%
Service	68.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	15.6%
Production & transportation	3.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	43.4%
Government	56.6%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.4%
Carpool	24.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.0

Poverty

All people 16.4%

Under 18 years 4.0%

18 and over 19.7%

Married-couple families 100.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	70.6%
Retirement income	26.5%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.0%
High blood pressure	36.6%
High cholesterol	28.8%
Diabetes	17.3%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	5.2%
Asthma	14.0%
Arthritis	28.6%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	5.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	32.0%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	28.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.8%
Depression	23.7%
Fair or poor health	23.7%
Poor mental health	20.0%
Poor physical health	16.8%
No health insurance	8.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.1%
Visited dentist	55.4%
Cholesterol screening	85.3%
Teeth loss	24.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	2	0.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.3%
65 and over	100.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	27.9%
Public insurance	45.4%
No insurance	36.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	333	92.8%
Spanish	24	7.2%
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)	359	100.0%
Born in same state	359	100.0%
Born in different state	343	95.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	18.9%
Internet access	26.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87038

What city is ZIP code 87038 in?

ZIP code 87038 is primarily assigned to New Laguna, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87038 in?

ZIP code 87038 falls within Cibola County, New Mexico.

Does ZIP code 87038 have a large retiree population?

71% of households in ZIP code 87038 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87038?

16% of residents in ZIP code 87038 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 87038?

The median home value in ZIP code 87038 is $41,300.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 87038?

Health data for ZIP code 87038 shows elevated rates of diabetes (17%) and smoking (32%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 87038 in?

ZIP code 87038 observes the MST timezone.