| City: | New Laguna, New Mexico |
| City Alias: | Encinal |
| County: | Cibola County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:23:03 AM |
| Population: | 513 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 505 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 35.0793, -107.4530 |
| Land Area: | 23.882 sq mi |
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New Laguna sits within the Laguna Pueblo, one of New Mexico's oldest and largest Pueblo communities. Of the 513 residents, 92% are Native American. The community also goes by Encinal, a name USPS recognizes as a valid mailing address. Extended families are common here. With 3.7 people per household on average, homes often include multiple generations living together.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no street delivery alternative anywhere in the area. The post office maintains 354 PO Boxes for just 140 households, a ratio of 2.5 boxes per home. That high adoption rate tells you this post office doesn't just serve New Laguna. Residents from surrounding Pueblo areas travel here to pick up their mail.
The road network shows the area's character. NM Highway 124 runs through, and local roads carry names like Sun Clan Rd, Moccasin Rd, and Mount Taylor Vista Loop. Mount Taylor, the sacred peak visible from much of the Laguna Pueblo, looms to the north. Streets with names like Encinal Rd and Encinal Canyon Rd connect to the nearby Encinal community.
Most homes here are owner-occupied: 80% compared to 20% rentals. Many structures date back decades, with 115 housing units built before 1939. Mobile homes make up about 32% of the housing stock, common in rural New Mexico. Per capita income runs around $27,967. A large portion of workers, nearly 200 people, work in transportation and warehousing. Public transit and carpooling are common commute options in this close-knit community.
Street names reference local geography like Mount Taylor and cultural elements like Sun Clan, alongside roads connecting to the Encinal community.
ZIP Code 87038 has 513 residents and 140 households (average 3.66 persons per household). The median age is 35.9 years, younger than the state (39.2) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.0% male and 53.0% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.3%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (91.8%, much higher than the state average of 10.0% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.2%, 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%).
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| 2020 Population: | 513Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 127Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 21.5 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 140Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.66Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 5.30Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 707 | 534 | 495 | 446 | 523 | 543 | 578 | 671 | 710 | 642 | 390 | 359 | 591 | 127 |
| Decennial Census | 616 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 513 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 35.9
Male Median Age: 36.5
Female Median Age: 35.8
| 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 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 19 | 17 | 12 | 0 | 8 |
| Female | 13 | 16 | 26 | 26 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 19 | 14 | 16 | 9 | 6 | 5 |
| Total | 34 | 36 | 45 | 41 | 33 | 34 | 30 | 16 | 28 | 30 | 20 | 27 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 21 | 6 | 13 |
| White: | 5 | 0.95% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 32 | 6.06% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 471 | 89.20% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 20 | 3.79% |
| Total: | 528 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 241 | 46.98% | 36.5 years |
| Females: | 272 | 53.02% | 35.8 years |
| Total: | 513 | 100% | 35.9 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 127 | 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: | 127 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 127 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $25,547 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $37,778. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $25,547 | $26,736 | $31,667 | $27,750 | $0 | $27,639 | $0 | $0 | $37,778 | $36,944 | $61,850 | $71,406 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $25,179 | $27,500 | $45,694 | $45,893 | $50,234 | $38,365 | $0 | $27,375 | $40,625 | $42,857 | $61,800 | $71,250 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $25,313 | $19,886 | $19,688 | $18,854 | $11,858 | $0 | $10,972 | $12,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $30,282 | $31,360 | $31,587 | $47,045 | $0 | $45,972 | $45,658 | $48,015 | $31,429 | $31,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $21,250 | $22,070 | $33,125 | $43,929 | $0 | $27,132 | $27,738 | $28,490 | $27,443 | $29,423 | $42,938 | $45,568 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 127 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 127 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0% |
| Service: | 0 | 0% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 0 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $75,900 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $48,500. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $99 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $226. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (0.00% with a mortgage, 100.00% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 5.93%, which is much lower than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $75,900 | $72,500 | $53,800 | $45,000 | $0 | $42,100 | $51,700 | $58,000 | $48,500 | $52,500 | $0 | $41,300 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $99 | $99 | $0 | $0 | $310 | $0 | $310 | $258 | $226 | $214 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 127 | 100.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 127 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 127 | 94.07% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 8 | 5.93% |
| Total Housing Units: | 135 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 127 | 94.07% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 8 | 5.93% |
| Total Housing Units: | 135 | 100% |
In 2024, 0.00% 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 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%), up 10.50 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 7.60 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 127 | 100.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 127 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 127 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Insurance: | 127 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 127 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 32.4% | 29.5% | 19.6% | 29.9% | 17.8% | 30.3% | 45.0% | 43.2% | 35.3% | 41.1% | 9.7% | 2.9% | 42.9% | 0.0% |
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: | 0 | 0% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 87038 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: | 360Source: 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 87038 is located in Cibola County, New Mexico, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 87038. It covers 23.882 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.018 sq mi.
| 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: | 23.882 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.018 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: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 87038 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.