Quay County, NM ZIP Codes
New Mexico (NM) Β· 8 ZIP codes Β· 8 cities
8
ZIP codes
8,656
population (2021)
-4.3%
pop change since 2010
35037
FIPS code
Quay County ZIP code map
About Quay County
Quay County is located in New Mexico and contains 8 ZIP codes across 8 cities and communities.
The county's population was 8,656 as of 2021,
a decrease of
4.3% from 9,041 in 2010.
The timezone is Pacific Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Quay County is 35037.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 8,656 |
| 2010 population | 9,041 |
| Change | -4.3% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | New Mexico |
| FIPS code | 35037 |
| Timezone | Pacific |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Quay County
ZIP codes for Quay County, NM (8)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88121 | House | Quay | View map |
| 88401 | Tucumcari | Quay | View map |
| 88411 | Bard | Quay | View map |
| 88426 | Logan | Quay | View map |
| 88427 | Mcalister | Quay | View map |
| 88430 | Nara Visa | Quay | View map |
| 88433 | Quay | Quay | View map |
| 88434 | San Jon | Quay | View map |
Demographics & statistics
8,926
Population
46.6
Median age
$39,263
Median household income
$25,313
Per capita income
$142,188
Median home value
$299
Median monthly rent
79.5%
Home ownership
25.4%
Poverty rate
8.1%
Unemployment
4,374
Housing units
27.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
156
Under 5
155
356
5β9
354
351
10β14
350
234
15β19
232
88
20β24
88
460
25β34
457
549
35β44
546
482
45β54
480
388
55β59
387
310
60β64
309
647
65β74
644
313
75β84
311
140
85+
139
β Male
Female β
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,975 | 18.0% |
| 18 and over | 6,951 | 82.0% |
| 65 and over | 2,194 | 29.1% |
| Median age | 46.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
62%
Hispanic or Latino
15.5%
Two or more races
10.2%
Other race
7.3%
Black or African American
2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
2%
Asian
0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,547 | 62% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,635 | 15.5% |
| Two or more races | 1,081 | 10.2% |
| Other race | 771 | 7.3% |
| Black or African American | 226 | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 215 | 2% |
| Asian | 50 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 36 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.1%
$10kβ$15k
7.7%
$15kβ$25k
14.7%
$25kβ$35k
10.9%
$35kβ$50k
15.8%
$50kβ$75k
23.0%
$75kβ$100k
7.8%
$100kβ$150k
7.9%
$150kβ$200k
4.9%
$200k+
2.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.1% |
| $10kβ$15k | 7.7% |
| $15kβ$25k | 14.7% |
| $25kβ$35k | 10.9% |
| $35kβ$50k | 15.8% |
| $50kβ$75k | 23.0% |
| $75kβ$100k | 7.8% |
| $100kβ$150k | 7.9% |
| $150kβ$200k | 4.9% |
| $200k+ | 2.4% |
| Median income | $39,263 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
25.9%
$50kβ$100k
18.2%
$100kβ$150k
14.5%
$150kβ$200k
7.8%
$200kβ$300k
11.2%
$300kβ$500k
14.6%
$500kβ$1M
7.2%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $142,188 |
| Median rent / month | $299 |
| Owner occupied | 79.5% |
| Renter occupied | 20.5% |
| Vacant | 30.7% |
| Single-family detached | 77.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.2% |
| Mobile homes | 19.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.46 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010β2019 | 10.3% |
| 2000β2009 | 7.9% |
| 1990β1999 | 9.3% |
| 1980β1989 | 12.6% |
| 1970β1979 | 12.7% |
| 1960β1969 | 7.9% |
| 1950β1959 | 18.2% |
| 1940β1949 | 8.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 12.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 33.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 52.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 8.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.7% |
| 3 or more | 36.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 8.0% |
| Electricity | 31.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 48.1% |
| Fuel oil | 0.5% |
| Wood | 4.3% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,315 | 50.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 256 | 4.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,055 | 16.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,238 | 29.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 726 | 15.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,668 | 49.7% |
| Average household size | 2.55 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 26.4% | 24.6% |
| Married | 52.9% | 49.2% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 15.3% |
| Divorced | 14.2% | 10.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.2%
Some HS, no diploma
5.3%
HS graduate
30.1%
Some college, no degree
28.3%
Associate's degree
7.6%
Bachelor's degree
19.8%
Graduate / professional
7.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 27.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3β17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 133 | 3.7% |
| Kindergarten | 8 | 1.4% |
| Elementary school | 1,224 | 50.4% |
| High school | 365 | 23.3% |
| College / grad school | 373 | 8.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.1%
Agriculture & mining
21.4%
Retail trade
8.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.7%
Transportation & utilities
7.6%
Professional & management
7.3%
Other services
6.9%
Public administration
4.7%
Construction
3.4%
Manufacturing
3.1%
Finance & real estate
3.0%
Wholesale trade
1.5%
Information
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 52.3% |
| Service | 11.4% |
| Sales & office | 20.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.4% |
| Production & transportation | 11.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 52.5% |
| Government | 29.8% |
| Self-employed | 17.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.6% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 70.7% |
| Carpool | 6.2% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 13.5% |
| Other means | 2.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.5 |
Poverty
All people
25.4%
Under 18 years
39.0%
18 and over
20.7%
Married-couple families
16.7%
Female-led households
23.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 49.9% |
| Retirement income | 32.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 38.3% |
| High cholesterol | 35.5% |
| Heart disease | 8.4% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 29.7% |
| Kidney disease | 3.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.8% |
| Cancer | 8.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 12.8% |
| No physical activity | 21.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.8% |
| Poor mental health | 13.0% |
| Poor physical health | 11.5% |
| No health insurance | 9.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.7% |
| Visited dentist | 63.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.3% |
| Teeth loss | 14.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 632 | 6.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 22.2% |
| Under 18 | 18.8% |
| 18β64 years | 19.4% |
| 65 and over | 32.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 60.7% |
| Public insurance | 54.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 8,615 | 97.9% |
| Spanish | 203 | 1.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 200 | 0.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 8,759 | 99.2% |
| Born in same state | 8,693 | 98.7% |
| Born in different state | 5,370 | 61.1% |
| Foreign born | 66 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 167 | 0.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 56 | 26.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 770 | 8.6% |
| French | 651 | 7.3% |
| Arab | 610 | 6.8% |
| English | 93 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 18 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 14 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 14 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.7% |
| Internet access | 91.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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