| City: | Paguate, New Mexico |
| County: | Cibola County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:23:04 AM |
| Population: | 474 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 505 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 35.1107, -107.3653 |
| Land Area: | 10.585 sq mi |
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Paguate is a village within the Pueblo of Laguna reservation in west-central New Mexico. Of the 474 residents, 451 are Native American (95.1%). This makes Paguate one of the most homogenous Pueblo communities with its own postal ZIP code.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. No alternative mail delivery exists across the 45 square mile territory. The post office maintains 194 PO Boxes for 162 households, an adoption rate of 1.2. Residents travel to the Paguate post office to collect mail, packages, and government documents. The combination of rural roads, dispersed housing, and lack of standard street addressing makes PO Boxes the only practical mail option.
The road network includes tribal routes and community landmarks. Vietnam Veterans Road and Postal Road handle the most delivery points with 4 addresses each. Other roads reference local features: Pork Chop Hill Road, Middle Reservoir Road, Paguate Day School Road. Street names like Kiva Road and Turquoise Road point to Pueblo cultural identity.
With a median age of 41.8 years, this is an established community. Homeownership stands at 96% (156 of 162 occupied units). Per capita income is $15,125. About 79 workers are employed in education, health care, or public administration. Another 42 work from home, and 38 work in transportation or warehousing. No business establishments are registered within the ZIP's boundaries, typical for residential Pueblo villages.
Road names reference local landmarks, natural features, and community facilities like Paguate Day School Road.
ZIP Code 87040 has 474 residents and 162 households (average 2.93 persons per household). The median age is 41.8 years, slightly older than the state (39.2) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 46.8% male and 53.2% 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 (95.1%, much higher than the state average of 10.0% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and Other / Two or More Races (2.5%, much lower than the state average of 15.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3%, 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: | 474Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 226Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 44.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 162Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.93Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.16Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 434 | 631 | 424 | 416 | 366 | 297 | 437 | 469 | 432 | 560 | 783 | 481 | 325 | 226 |
| Decennial Census | 496 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 474 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 41.8
Male Median Age: 39.3
Female Median Age: 44.6
| 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 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 21 | 13 | 23 | 8 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 |
| Female | 6 | 17 | 13 | 20 | 16 | 9 | 19 | 6 | 22 | 11 | 18 | 27 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 10 | 4 |
| Total | 19 | 25 | 25 | 41 | 29 | 32 | 27 | 26 | 39 | 26 | 33 | 43 | 22 | 19 | 30 | 16 | 12 | 10 |
| White: | 3 | 0.63% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 11 | 2.31% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 451 | 94.55% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 12 | 2.52% |
| Total: | 477 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 222 | 46.84% | 39.3 years |
| Females: | 252 | 53.16% | 44.6 years |
| Total: | 474 | 100% | 41.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 226 | 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: | 226 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 226 | 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 $36,528 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $26,094. 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 widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 62.5%, which is about the same as the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (33.9%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $36,528 | $40,521 | $33,611 | $38,295 | $0 | $17,596 | $18,125 | $23,393 | $26,094 | $32,955 | $36,667 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $41,300 | $44,643 | $42,740 | $44,808 | $50,694 | $53,000 | $59,063 | $57,500 | $28,625 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $14,107 | $35,057 | $15,417 | $15,568 | $15,845 | $16,174 | $15,921 | $15,822 | $16,176 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $26,563 | $27,440 | $26,955 | $27,174 | $0 | $0 | $38,750 | $35,313 | $35,250 | $27,361 | $37,813 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $44,327 | $46,413 | $34,861 | $46,417 | $0 | $19,250 | $41,591 | $40,795 | $43,661 | $50,588 | $53,102 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 115 | 62.50% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 69 | 37.50% |
| Total: | 184 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 37 | 32.17% |
| Service: | 39 | 33.91% |
| Sales and Office: | 39 | 33.91% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 115 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $82,100 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $40,300. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. The vacancy rate is 97.23%, which is much higher 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 | $82,100 | $88,300 | $73,100 | $81,200 | $85,900 | $81,300 | $0 | $0 | $40,300 | $0 | $42,000 | $46,200 | $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 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 8 | 100.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 8 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 8 | 2.77% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 281 | 97.23% |
| Total Housing Units: | 289 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 289 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 289 | 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 34.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 45.60%, which is falls below the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 19.90%, which is falls below the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 62.00 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 38.70 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 (40.78%). College enrollment is 35.92%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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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): | 47 | 38.21% |
| Some college, no degree: | 39 | 31.71% |
| Associate's degree: | 37 | 30.08% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 123 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 123 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 103 | 45.58% |
| Public Insurance: | 45 | 19.91% |
| No Insurance: | 78 | 34.51% |
| Total: | 226 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 148 | 65.49% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 22.0% | 15.3% | 27.6% | 11.6% | 26.5% | 24.3% | 21.3% | 28.6% | 45.3% | 43.2% | 43.8% | 73.1% | 84.0% | 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 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 42 | 40.78% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 24 | 23.30% |
| College or graduate school: | 37 | 35.92% |
| Total: | 103 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 66 | 64.08% |
ZIP Code 87040 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: | 203Source: 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 87040 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 87040. It covers 10.585 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.003 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: | 10.585 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.003 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: | 3554710Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Paguate CDP; New MexicoSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 87040 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.