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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 87020 has 11,471 residents and 4,014 households (average 2.49 persons per household). The median age is 37.5 years, slightly younger than the state (39.2) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.3% male and 51.7% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.3%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (48.6%) and White (41.8%, much lower than the state average of 51.0% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 48.6%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and American Indian & Alaska Native share is much higher than both the state (10.0%) and national averages (1.1%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	11,471Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	11,874Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	9,255Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	12.7 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$67,511Source: Census ACS

Households:	4,014Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$154,900Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.49Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.39Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	11,346	11,166	11,528	11,436	11,593	11,634	11,574	11,172	11,069	11,058	11,073	10,555	11,874
Decennial Census	11,347	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	11,471	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 37.5

Male Median Age: 36.7

Female Median Age: 38.3

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	354	385	387	343	366	396	425	377	332	321	307	350	331	313	243	137	88	83
Female	359	396	380	290	331	437	489	387	362	312	354	364	389	331	269	194	139	150
Total	713	781	767	633	697	833	914	764	694	633	661	714	720	644	512	331	227	233

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	4,795	32.49%
Black:	181	1.23%
Hispanic:*	5,572	37.75%
Asian:	170	1.15%
American Indian:	2,336	15.83%
Hawaiian:	8	0.05%
Other:	1,698	11.50%
Total:	14,760	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	5,538	48.28%	36.7 years
Females:	5,933	51.72%	38.3 years
Total:	11,471	100%	37.5 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	11,302	95.18%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	33	0.28%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	241	2.03%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	298	4.54%
Total Population:	11,874	100%
Total Native Population:	11,335	95.46%
Total Foreign-born Population:	539	4.54%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2023, the Median household income is $67,511, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $28,431 (72.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $27,805. Family households earn a median of $77,079 versus $35,153 for nonfamily households (a difference of $41,926). By gender, male median income is $62,224 and female is $48,915, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $13,309 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 39.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (5.9%). The largest occupation group is Management (36.3%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$39,080	$40,138	$39,868	$40,813	$38,375	$36,259	$35,940	$34,726	$39,706	$44,723	$45,361	$57,051	$67,511
Median Family Income	$40,664	$42,620	$43,147	$44,571	$45,204	$44,715	$44,738	$44,813	$50,161	$59,219	$63,229	$71,809	$77,079
Median NonFamily Income	$27,724	$27,619	$26,076	$24,299	$24,518	$26,610	$24,857	$25,132	$27,650	$29,922	$25,726	$35,365	$35,153
Median Male Income	$42,176	$41,004	$40,988	$39,748	$37,932	$40,872	$38,478	$40,071	$40,405	$46,717	$43,786	$59,321	$62,224
Median Female Income	$28,057	$27,625	$24,702	$25,680	$25,833	$26,992	$26,910	$34,911	$35,233	$35,929	$37,926	$42,591	$48,915

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	3,522	37.83%
Unemployed:	111	1.19%
Not In Labor Force:	5,677	60.98%
Total:	9,310	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	1,278	36.29%
Service:	767	21.78%
Sales and Office:	851	24.16%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	361	10.25%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	265	7.52%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	3,522	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $154,900, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $59,400 (62.20%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $49,800. The median gross rent is $741, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is up $161 (27.76%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $56. Of occupied housing, owners make up 63.94% (52.87% with a mortgage, 47.13% free-and-clear) and renters 36.06% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 15.24%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$95,500	$99,000	$101,800	$99,900	$100,400	$100,400	$103,100	$104,600	$105,100	$113,200	$117,600	$153,400	$154,900

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	364	25.93%
$500 to $999:	633	45.09%
$1,000 to $1,499:	181	12.89%
$1,500 to $1,999:	5	0.36%
$2,000 to $2,499:	0	0.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	221	15.74%
Total:	1,404	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$580	$569	$529	$628	$613	$555	$619	$662	$685	$708	$765	$819	$741

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	1,316	33.80%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,173	30.13%
Renter Occupied:	1,404	36.06%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	3,893	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	3,893	84.76%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	700	15.24%
Total Housing Units:	4,593	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	2,832	61.66%
Multi-Family Units:	921	20.05%
Other Units:	840	18.29%
Total Housing Units:	4,593	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 23.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 84.80%, which is falls below the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 4.40%, which is markedly below the state rate (9.50%). Private coverage is 47.50%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 61.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 23.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), up 6.40 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.10 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (43.11%). College enrollment is 28.00%, which is on par with the state rate (26.20%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	245	2.98%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,006	12.23%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	2,201	26.76%
Some college, no degree:	2,298	27.94%
Associate's degree:	572	6.96%
Bachelor's degree:	1,143	13.90%
Graduate or professional degree:	759	9.23%
Total:	8,224	100%
High school or higher:	6,973	84.79%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	1,902	23.13%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	5,052	41.92%
Public Insurance:	6,533	54.21%
No Insurance:	466	3.87%
Total:	12,051	100%
Has Health Insurance:	11,585	96.13%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	16.8%	20.8%	22.3%	24.8%	22.1%	23.6%	25.7%	24.3%	24.3%	24.0%	28.0%	24.8%	23.2%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	163	6.25%
Kindergarten:	220	8.44%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	1,124	43.11%
High school (grades 9-12):	370	14.19%
College or graduate school:	730	28.00%
Total:	2,607	100%
Early Childhood:	383	14.69%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	1,714	65.75%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Grants, New Mexico
City Alias:	San Mateo
Names to Avoid:	Ambrosia Lake, Anaconda, Broadview Acres
County:	Cibola County
Timezone:	Mountain (GMT -07:00)
Local Time:	8:36:18 PM
Population:	11,471 [See All]
Area Code:	505
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	35.2784, -107.7717
Land Area:	901.955 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/87020/zip-code-87020.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	3,717Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	306Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	4,863Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	2,279Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	225Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	204Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$31,414,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$128,328,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	3,145Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	--Source: Census
CBSA Number:	--Source: Census
CBSA Type:	--Source: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	0Source: Census
MSA:	Source: Census
Land Area:	901.955 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.217 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	02Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	71739.49 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	3530490Source: Census
Place Name:	Grants city; New MexicoSource: Census

ZIP Code 87020 in Grants, NM

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 87020

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 87020

Sources & References