| City: | Nageezi, New Mexico |
| County: | San Juan County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:23:02 AM |
| Population: | 1,170 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 505 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 36.1886, -107.8303 |
| Land Area: | 369.186 sq mi |
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Nageezi sits in the southeastern part of the Navajo Nation in San Juan County, New Mexico. Nearly everyone here is Navajo. Of 1,170 residents, 96% are Native American (1,120 people). This makes Nageezi one of the larger Navajo communities served by a PO Box-classified post office.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. No alternative mail delivery exists across 712 square miles of territory. The Nageezi post office maintains 306 PO Boxes for 387 households, giving a 79% adoption rate. Families pick up mail, packages, government documents, and prescriptions at the post office because there's no other option.
The road network uses numbered routes rather than street names. Road 7800 has the most delivery points with 26 records, followed by Road 7900 with 18 records. US Highway 550 runs through the territory with 17 delivery points. The numbering system works for rural delivery on the reservation.
Households here average 3.0 people, typical for Navajo communities with extended families. Median age is 39 years. Homeownership is high, with 77% of households owning their homes (298 of 387 occupied units). Median household income sits at $17,931, and median home values are $52,600. Only 1.2% of adults hold bachelor's degrees, compared to national averages.
Work patterns show 36% of workers doing their jobs from home (44 of 122 workers), well above national rates. Transportation and warehousing employs many residents, with 315 workers in this sector. Public administration accounts for 114 workers, likely tribal government positions. Education and healthcare employ 153 people.
The territory doesn't have registered business establishments in Census data, though 6 business delivery points exist. Mail addressed to Nageezi must use PO Box numbers. The post office has served this community since before October 2004, when ZIP code tracking began.
Roads use numbered designations rather than named streets, typical of rural reservation addressing systems.
ZIP Code 87037 has 1,170 residents and 387 households (average 3.02 persons per household). The median age is 39.0 years, about the same as the state (39.2) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.1% male and 48.9% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (95.7%, much higher than the state average of 10.0% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1%, which is much lower than the state average (47.7%), and American Indian & Alaska Native share is much higher than both the state (10.0%) and national averages (1.1%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 1,170Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,481Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 3.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $19,044Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 387Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $78,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.02Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.36Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 842 | 623 | 661 | 700 | 586 | 623 | 705 | 680 | 537 | 808 | 1,771 | 1,651 | 1,661 | 1,481 |
| Decennial Census | 677 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,170 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 39
Male Median Age: 40.8
Female Median Age: 36.7
| 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 | 46 | 34 | 45 | 45 | 24 | 42 | 30 | 27 | 36 | 28 | 44 | 64 | 46 | 31 | 21 | 9 | 18 | 8 |
| Female | 41 | 42 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 34 | 35 | 27 | 29 | 17 | 44 | 54 | 27 | 32 | 34 | 14 | 12 | 4 |
| Total | 87 | 76 | 88 | 87 | 65 | 76 | 65 | 54 | 65 | 45 | 88 | 118 | 73 | 63 | 55 | 23 | 30 | 12 |
| White: | 12 | 1.02% |
| Black: | 4 | 0.34% |
| Hispanic:* | 36 | 3.06% |
| Asian: | 2 | 0.17% |
| American Indian: | 1,120 | 95.32% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.09% |
| Total: | 1,175 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 598 | 51.11% | 40.8 years |
| Females: | 572 | 48.89% | 36.7 years |
| Total: | 1,170 | 100% | 39.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,481 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 1,481 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,481 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $19,044, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is down $2,206 (10.4%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $456. Family households earn a median of $27,232 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $27,232). By gender, male median income is $158,283 and female is $31,250, which is far less than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $127,033 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 33.4%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 10.2%, which is markedly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (40.1%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $21,250 | $27,596 | $26,667 | $23,625 | $16,563 | $14,960 | $16,563 | $17,007 | $19,500 | $11,250 | $16,013 | $16,250 | $17,931 | $19,044 |
| Median Family Income | $20,417 | $26,917 | $25,357 | $21,667 | $19,219 | $18,594 | $17,426 | $21,250 | $25,833 | $21,518 | $22,692 | $24,167 | $26,000 | $27,232 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $14,167 | $14,583 | $30,417 | $35,625 | $8,636 | $9,167 | $8,897 | $8,942 | $9,231 | $4,000 | $4,432 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $31,302 | $30,938 | $30,313 | $30,268 | $0 | $41,250 | $41,563 | $37,188 | $36,750 | $130,705 | $0 | $0 | $153,630 | $158,283 |
| Median Female Income | $28,750 | $28,529 | $27,216 | $24,583 | $0 | $15,357 | $16,993 | $17,000 | $30,833 | $21,902 | $40,833 | $45,491 | $48,409 | $31,250 |
| Employed: | 379 | 29.98% |
| Unemployed: | 43 | 3.40% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 842 | 66.61% |
| Total: | 1,264 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 152 | 40.11% |
| Service: | 79 | 20.84% |
| Sales and Office: | 102 | 26.91% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 21 | 5.54% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 25 | 6.60% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 379 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $78,000, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $24,100 (44.71%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $34,800. The median gross rent is $525, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $126 (31.58%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $88. Of occupied housing, owners make up 92.35% (8.56% with a mortgage, 91.44% free-and-clear) and renters 7.65% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 28.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.12%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $53,900 | $29,500 | $28,900 | $52,800 | $52,300 | $52,300 | $54,700 | $55,500 | $43,200 | $45,600 | $66,000 | $53,900 | $52,600 | $78,000 |
| Less than $500: | 14 | 45.16% |
| $500 to $999: | 11 | 35.48% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 3 | 9.68% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $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: | 3 | 9.68% |
| Total: | 31 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $399 | $1,047 | $1,036 | $1,086 | $450 | $0 | $189 | $0 | $613 | $613 | $625 | $675 | $692 | $525 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 32 | 7.90% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 342 | 84.44% |
| Renter Occupied: | 31 | 7.65% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 405 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 405 | 71.30% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 163 | 28.70% |
| Total Housing Units: | 568 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 349 | 61.44% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 40 | 7.04% |
| Other Units: | 179 | 31.51% |
| Total Housing Units: | 568 | 100% |
In 2024, 0.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 61.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 12.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 10.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 78.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 47.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), up 15.40 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 8.30 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 (47.37%). College enrollment is 4.82%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 145 | 12.66% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 298 | 26.03% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 438 | 38.25% |
| Some college, no degree: | 140 | 12.23% |
| Associate's degree: | 121 | 10.57% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3 | 0.26% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 1,145 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 702 | 61.31% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 3 | 0.26% |
| Private Insurance: | 162 | 10.68% |
| Public Insurance: | 1,165 | 76.80% |
| No Insurance: | 190 | 12.52% |
| Total: | 1,517 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,327 | 87.48% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 35.5% | 33.6% | 35.5% | 47.1% | 50.4% | 55.1% | 56.0% | 51.7% | 42.6% | 50.9% | 48.7% | 51.6% | 50.9% | 47.8% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 28 | 12.28% |
| Kindergarten: | 8 | 3.51% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 108 | 47.37% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 73 | 32.02% |
| College or graduate school: | 11 | 4.82% |
| Total: | 228 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 36 | 15.79% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 189 | 82.89% |
ZIP Code 87037 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 540Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 87037 is located in San Juan County, New Mexico, within the Farmington, NM Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 22140) and New Mexico's 3rd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 130,044 people, about 0.90% of whom live in ZIP Code 87037. It covers 369.186 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.066 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Farmington, NMSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 22140Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 130,044Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 369.186 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.066 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 03Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 44958.52 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 3550790Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Nageezi CDP; New MexicoSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 87037 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.