87364 ZIP Code — Sheep Springs, NM

San Juan County, New Mexico

ZIP code 87364 is located in Sheep Springs, New Mexico, within San Juan County. It covers approximately 188.96 square miles and serves a population of 1,470 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 505.

About ZIP code 87364

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 $80,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $26,750. Poverty affects 39% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 45% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 33% 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. An above-average commute of 49 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

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 (20%), smoking (34%) compared to national benchmarks. 23% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 87364 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.

1,470

population

188.96

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

87364 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 87364

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City	Status
Sheep Springs	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,470
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	188.96 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	36.1449
Longitude	-108.7182
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	71.6%	51.0%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	24.3%	30.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	4.1%	16.8%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,470

Population

People per sq mi

37.9

Median age

$26,750

Median household income

$13,980

Per capita income

$80,100

Median home value

$481

Median monthly rent

89.2%

Home ownership

38.6%

Poverty rate

15.7%

Unemployment

650

Housing units

6.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

128

25–34

119

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	301	20.5%
18 and over	1,169	79.5%
65 and over	219	14.9%
Median age	37.9 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 98.4%

Two or more races 0.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1,452	98.4%
Two or more races	14	0.9%
Hispanic or Latino	6	0.4%
Other race	4	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	71.6%	51.0%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	24.3%	30.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	4.1%	16.8%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	4.1%

Under $10k 22.7%

$10k–$15k 9.5%

$15k–$25k 14.8%

$25k–$35k 10.6%

$35k–$50k 9.1%

$50k–$75k 18.4%

$75k–$100k 7.4%

$100k–$150k 7.0%

$150k–$200k 0.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	22.7%
$10k–$15k	9.5%
$15k–$25k	14.8%
$25k–$35k	10.6%
$35k–$50k	9.1%
$50k–$75k	18.4%
$75k–$100k	7.4%
$100k–$150k	7.0%
$150k–$200k	0.4%
Median income	$26,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 38.0%

$50k–$100k 25.7%

$100k–$150k 16.4%

$150k–$200k 6.2%

$200k–$300k 8.1%

$300k–$500k 4.3%

$500k–$1M 0.7%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$80,100
Median rent / month	$481
Owner occupied	89.2%
Renter occupied	10.8%
Vacant	32.7%
Single-family detached	85.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.4%
Median rooms	4.1
Avg household size (owned)	3.05

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.6%
2000–2009	13.6%
1990–1999	21.4%
1980–1989	18.4%
1970–1979	16.0%
1960–1969	8.8%
1950–1959	9.0%
1940–1949	4.1%
1939 or earlier	7.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	30.2%
1 bedroom	11.4%
2 bedrooms	16.8%
3 bedrooms	31.0%
4 bedrooms	8.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	20.8%
1 vehicle	43.9%
2 vehicles	21.2%
3 or more	14.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.4%
Electricity	4.4%
Propane / LP gas	14.6%
Wood	65.7%
No fuel used	3.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	127	26.9%
Cohabiting couple	28	5.9%
Male householder, no spouse	131	27.8%
Female householder, no spouse	186	39.4%
Households with children under 18	133	28.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	157	33.3%
Average household size	3.11

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	65.7%	51.5%
Married	27.5%	24.9%
Separated	1.5%	1.1%
Widowed	2.6%	9.6%
Divorced	2.6%	13.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.6%

Some HS, no diploma 13.0%

HS graduate 38.6%

Some college, no degree 30.2%

Associate's degree 5.5%

Bachelor's degree 5.6%

Graduate / professional 0.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.4%
Bachelor's or higher	6.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	4.3%
Kindergarten	13	4.3%
Elementary school	155	51.8%
High school	71	23.7%
College / grad school	47	15.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 41.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.3%

Public administration 8.6%

Retail trade 7.1%

Construction 6.6%

Agriculture & mining 6.4%

Transportation & utilities 5.1%

Other services 3.7%

Manufacturing 2.9%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Professional & management 1.0%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.7%
Service	27.2%
Sales & office	17.9%
Natural resources & construction	12.3%
Production & transportation	13.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	54.2%
Government	38.7%
Self-employed	7.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.2%
Carpool	6.0%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.5%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	48.8

Poverty

All people 38.6%

Under 18 years 36.1%

18 and over 39.3%

Married-couple families 25.2%

Female-led households 53.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.3%
Retirement income	16.9%
Supplemental Security	8.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	44.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.3%
High blood pressure	40.1%
High cholesterol	28.2%
Diabetes	20.1%
Heart disease	10.0%
Stroke	6.4%
Asthma	14.4%
Arthritis	28.2%
Kidney disease	4.9%
Pulmonary disease	11.1%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	33.6%
Binge drinking	12.0%
No physical activity	30.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.9%
Depression	22.8%
Fair or poor health	27.8%
Poor mental health	20.9%
Poor physical health	17.9%
No health insurance	11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	66.8%
Visited dentist	44.5%
Cholesterol screening	83.9%
Teeth loss	34.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	52	4.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.5%
Under 18	1.0%
18–64 years	8.8%
65 and over	64.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	12.0%
Public insurance	66.6%
No insurance	22.9%
Uninsured under 19	6.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,407	95.7%
Spanish	131	9.3%
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)	1,470	100.0%
Born in same state	1,470	100.0%
Born in different state	1,277	86.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.1%
Internet access	43.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87364

What city is ZIP code 87364 in?

ZIP code 87364 is primarily assigned to Sheep Springs, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 87364 in?

ZIP code 87364 falls within San Juan County, New Mexico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 87364?

39% of residents in ZIP code 87364 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 87364?

6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 87364 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 87364 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 87364?

The median household income in ZIP code 87364 is $26,750, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 87364 in?

ZIP code 87364 observes the MST timezone.