| City: | Gallup, New Mexico |
| City Alias: | Black Hat, Manuelito, Tse Bonito |
| Names to Avoid: | Fort Wingate Army Depot, Pinedale, Senator Clarke Field, Tohlakai, Twin Lakes, Williams Acres |
| County: | Mckinley County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:39:11 PM |
| Population: | 22,438 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 505 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 35.5389, -108.8524 |
| Land Area: | 39.482 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 87301 has 22,438 residents and 7,768 households (average 2.81 persons per household). The median age is 34.6 years, younger than the state (39.2) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.8% male and 52.2% 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 (50.8%, much higher than the state average of 10.0% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (27.9%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 27.9%, 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: | 22,438Source: Census DHC |
| 2023 ACS Population Estimate: | 21,981Source: Census ACS |
| 2025 ZC Population Estimate: | 19,518Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 568.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $58,302Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 7,768Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $134,700Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.81Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.50Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 23,873 | 23,601 | 23,830 | 24,102 | 24,361 | 24,142 | 23,878 | 24,123 | 24,592 | 24,684 | 22,776 | 22,454 | 21,981 |
| Decennial Census | 23,674 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 22,438 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 34.6
Male Median Age: 33.5
Female Median Age: 35.7
| 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 | 735 | 882 | 935 | 878 | 599 | 770 | 788 | 699 | 679 | 564 | 596 | 611 | 629 | 481 | 383 | 241 | 141 | 123 |
| Female | 746 | 896 | 902 | 920 | 657 | 810 | 814 | 815 | 708 | 654 | 661 | 713 | 690 | 581 | 416 | 304 | 208 | 209 |
| Total | 1,481 | 1,778 | 1,837 | 1,798 | 1,256 | 1,580 | 1,602 | 1,514 | 1,387 | 1,218 | 1,257 | 1,324 | 1,319 | 1,062 | 799 | 545 | 349 | 332 |
| White: | 5,174 | 19.81% |
| Black: | 234 | 0.90% |
| Hispanic:* | 6,255 | 23.95% |
| Asian: | 685 | 2.62% |
| American Indian: | 11,389 | 43.60% |
| Hawaiian: | 17 | 0.07% |
| Other: | 2,368 | 9.07% |
| Total: | 26,122 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 10,734 | 47.84% | 33.5 years |
| Females: | 11,704 | 52.16% | 35.7 years |
| Total: | 22,438 | 100% | 34.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 20,668 | 94.03% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 75 | 0.34% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 449 | 2.04% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 789 | 5.63% |
| Total Population: | 21,981 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 20,743 | 94.37% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 1,238 | 5.63% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $58,302, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $10,496 (22.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $11,259. Family households earn a median of $59,912 versus $46,771 for nonfamily households (a difference of $13,141). By gender, male median income is $46,436 and female is $46,044, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $392 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 55.2%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.8%, which is edges higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (39.6%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $47,806 | $46,726 | $46,284 | $45,395 | $45,276 | $38,227 | $42,325 | $42,850 | $47,043 | $45,498 | $53,799 | $58,854 | $58,302 |
| Median Family Income | $51,121 | $53,336 | $52,449 | $53,458 | $56,528 | $57,791 | $57,628 | $56,740 | $55,345 | $51,650 | $59,899 | $63,686 | $59,912 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $36,775 | $26,464 | $25,727 | $23,438 | $21,177 | $17,077 | $22,664 | $25,764 | $31,443 | $31,317 | $37,309 | $43,899 | $46,771 |
| Median Male Income | $38,313 | $39,130 | $40,752 | $37,445 | $40,386 | $39,596 | $42,173 | $42,315 | $40,425 | $40,609 | $41,981 | $44,075 | $46,436 |
| Median Female Income | $30,947 | $32,152 | $30,554 | $31,197 | $31,742 | $32,190 | $35,875 | $47,742 | $46,442 | $39,991 | $42,303 | $50,569 | $46,044 |
| Employed: | 8,383 | 51.97% |
| Unemployed: | 520 | 3.22% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 7,229 | 44.81% |
| Total: | 16,132 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 3,317 | 39.57% |
| Service: | 1,516 | 18.08% |
| Sales and Office: | 2,260 | 26.96% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 670 | 7.99% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 620 | 7.40% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 8,383 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $134,700, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $15,000 (12.53%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $16,000. The median gross rent is $858, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is up $289 (50.79%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $110. Of occupied housing, owners make up 50.33% (47.48% with a mortgage, 52.52% free-and-clear) and renters 49.67% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 7.70%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (13.11%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $119,700 | $129,000 | $123,500 | $130,100 | $122,900 | $128,000 | $118,600 | $121,600 | $118,700 | $123,300 | $120,700 | $141,800 | $134,700 |
| Less than $500: | 334 | 9.37% |
| $500 to $999: | 1,653 | 46.37% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 867 | 24.32% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 302 | 8.47% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 60 | 1.68% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 17 | 0.48% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 332 | 9.31% |
| Total: | 3,565 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $569 | $584 | $587 | $618 | $659 | $701 | $719 | $724 | $748 | $691 | $741 | $838 | $858 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 1,715 | 23.90% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 1,897 | 26.43% |
| Renter Occupied: | 3,565 | 49.67% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 7,177 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 7,177 | 92.30% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 599 | 7.70% |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,776 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 4,369 | 56.19% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 2,007 | 25.81% |
| Other Units: | 1,400 | 18.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,776 | 100% |
In 2023, 22.60% 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 89.00%, which is on par with the state rate (87.70%). The uninsured rate is 12.50%, which is well above the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 34.20%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 61.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 23.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), up 5.20 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.30 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 (52.30%). College enrollment is 14.18%, 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: | 583 | 4.23% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 934 | 6.78% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 4,683 | 34.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,401 | 24.70% |
| Associate's degree: | 1,059 | 7.69% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,758 | 12.77% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,354 | 9.83% |
| Total: | 13,772 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 12,255 | 88.98% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 3,112 | 22.60% |
| Private Insurance: | 7,394 | 31.50% |
| Public Insurance: | 13,375 | 56.98% |
| No Insurance: | 2,706 | 11.53% |
| Total: | 23,475 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 20,769 | 88.47% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 18.2% | 18.2% | 19.2% | 20.2% | 20.2% | 23.2% | 25.4% | 25.4% | 24.7% | 28.3% | 23.1% | 20.4% | 23.4% |
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: | 357 | 5.19% |
| Kindergarten: | 492 | 7.15% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,599 | 52.30% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,457 | 21.17% |
| College or graduate school: | 976 | 14.18% |
| Total: | 6,881 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 849 | 12.34% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 5,548 | 80.63% |
ZIP Code 87301 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 785 business establishments, employing about 12,426 people with an annual payroll of $479,791,000. USPS data shows 6,946 residential mailboxes and 984 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 6,946Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 984Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 7,788Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 3,867Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 361Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 785Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $114,906,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $479,791,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 12,426Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 87301 is located in Mckinley County, New Mexico, within the Gallup, NM Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 23700) and New Mexico's 3rd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 71,172 people, about 31.53% of whom live in ZIP Code 87301. It covers 39.482 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.006 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Gallup, NMSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 23700Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 71,172Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 39.482 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.006 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: | 3528460Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Gallup city; New MexicoSource: Census |
ZIP Code 87301 is part of 2 school districts, including: Gallup-McKinley County Schools (Grades PK thru 12) and Los Lunas Public Schools (Grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th). There are 19 public schools and 4 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. 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 October 1, 2025.