| City: | Gallup, New Mexico |
| County: | Mckinley County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:25:32 PM |
| Population: | 2,698 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 505 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 35.3570, -108.8095 |
| Land Area: | 118.87 sq mi |
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ZIP 87305 serves a predominantly Navajo community in Gallup, New Mexico. Of 2,698 residents, 90% are Native American (2,423 people), with median age of 37.2 years and households averaging 3.22 people. This reflects the multi-generational family structure common in Navajo communities.
The Gallup post office maintains 2,630 PO Boxes for just 837 households, a 3.14x adoption rate that far exceeds the local population. This pattern shows the post office serves as a regional mail hub for surrounding Navajo Nation communities beyond the small 0.0037 square mile ZIP boundary. People travel from across the region to access mail services here.
Despite its PO Box classification, this ZIP has limited street delivery on W Aztec Avenue (250 delivery points with multi-unit addressing) and Santa Fe Road. Most residents and regional users rely on PO Boxes. The area isn't a PO Box Only Zone, meaning some street delivery exists, but the overwhelming majority of mail goes to boxes.
Economic patterns show a working community. Median household income stands at $47,727, with median home values of $49,700. Notably, 32% of workers work from home. The housing stock is quite old, with 79% of units built before 1939 (731 of 931 total units). Educational attainment is low at 6% with bachelor's degrees or higher.
Transportation patterns show high carpool usage. Of commuters, 121 drive alone while 202 carpool, reflecting the community-oriented transportation common in tribal areas. Only 40 workers use public transit. The area has 21 business establishments employing 289 people, serving both local residents and the regional population that uses the post office.
PO Box Format:
PO Box [Number]
Gallup, NM 87305
Street Address (Limited Availability):
[Number] W Aztec Ave #[Unit]
Gallup, NM 87305
Very limited street infrastructure with only W Aztec Avenue and Santa Fe Road; overwhelming reliance on PO Boxes.
ZIP Code 87305 has 2,698 residents and 837 households (average 3.22 persons per household). The median age is 37.2 years, slightly younger than the state (39.2) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.0% male and 51.0% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.3%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (89.8%, much higher than the state average of 10.0% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and White (6.3%, much lower than the state average of 51.0% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4%, 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: | 2,698Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,844Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 22.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $47,727Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 837Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $49,700Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.22Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.04Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 2,889 | 3,238 | 3,230 | 3,326 | 3,202 | 3,423 | 3,553 | 3,416 | 3,209 | 2,907 | 2,125 | 1,947 | 1,844 |
| Decennial Census | 3,350 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2,698 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 37.2
Male Median Age: 35.5
Female Median Age: 38.5
| 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 | 64 | 106 | 97 | 112 | 96 | 90 | 89 | 89 | 83 | 73 | 75 | 99 | 82 | 96 | 28 | 21 | 15 | 6 |
| Female | 56 | 95 | 97 | 122 | 91 | 90 | 70 | 92 | 95 | 81 | 67 | 91 | 81 | 83 | 82 | 36 | 23 | 25 |
| Total | 120 | 201 | 194 | 234 | 187 | 180 | 159 | 181 | 178 | 154 | 142 | 190 | 163 | 179 | 110 | 57 | 38 | 31 |
| White: | 170 | 6.15% |
| Black: | 5 | 0.18% |
| Hispanic:* | 118 | 4.27% |
| Asian: | 3 | 0.11% |
| American Indian: | 2,423 | 87.63% |
| Hawaiian: | 3 | 0.11% |
| Other: | 43 | 1.56% |
| Total: | 2,765 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 1,321 | 48.96% | 35.5 years |
| Females: | 1,377 | 51.04% | 38.5 years |
| Total: | 2,698 | 100% | 37.2 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,844 | 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: | 1,844 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,844 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $47,727, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $19,661 (70.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $23,280. Family households earn a median of $62,344 versus $11,830 for nonfamily households (a difference of $50,514). By gender, male median income is $36,250 and female is $40,183, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $3,933 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 48.3%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 13.5%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (33.9%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $28,066 | $25,982 | $23,975 | $23,393 | $21,597 | $22,792 | $21,364 | $21,509 | $24,447 | $31,442 | $38,839 | $45,543 | $47,727 |
| Median Family Income | $33,611 | $29,055 | $29,167 | $32,926 | $25,481 | $32,143 | $31,071 | $32,755 | $33,396 | $35,714 | $46,065 | $58,295 | $62,344 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $6,957 | $10,000 | $10,000 | $15,184 | $10,833 | $11,204 | $10,156 | $11,127 | $10,636 | $10,000 | $11,167 | $12,875 | $11,830 |
| Median Male Income | $26,528 | $33,077 | $26,723 | $32,981 | $28,594 | $27,348 | $27,000 | $26,968 | $25,635 | $26,591 | $29,063 | $36,875 | $36,250 |
| Median Female Income | $30,625 | $16,552 | $15,323 | $15,703 | $15,091 | $19,940 | $23,958 | $25,690 | $24,231 | $31,250 | $33,281 | $38,189 | $40,183 |
| Employed: | 596 | 41.77% |
| Unemployed: | 93 | 6.52% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 738 | 51.72% |
| Total: | 1,427 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 121 | 20.30% |
| Service: | 202 | 33.89% |
| Sales and Office: | 111 | 18.62% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 40 | 6.71% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 122 | 20.47% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 596 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $49,700, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is down $30,400 (37.95%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $9,600. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,021), is down $438 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 96.86% (13.14% with a mortgage, 86.86% free-and-clear) and renters 3.14% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 25.85%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.43%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $80,100 | $82,300 | $59,500 | $54,000 | $45,500 | $44,400 | $37,300 | $37,000 | $40,100 | $44,800 | $46,700 | $50,300 | $49,700 |
| Less than $500: | 3 | 17.65% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 2 | 11.76% |
| $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: | 12 | 70.59% |
| Total: | 17 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $438 | $908 | $669 | $669 | $0 | $582 | $580 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 69 | 12.73% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 456 | 84.13% |
| Renter Occupied: | 17 | 3.14% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 542 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 542 | 74.15% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 189 | 25.85% |
| Total Housing Units: | 731 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 552 | 75.51% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 179 | 24.49% |
| Total Housing Units: | 731 | 100% |
In 2023, 6.00% 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 71.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 18.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 17.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 66.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 19.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), down 11.80 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 18.50 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (58.75%). College enrollment is 16.67%, 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: | 110 | 9.49% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 222 | 19.15% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 428 | 36.93% |
| Some college, no degree: | 297 | 25.63% |
| Associate's degree: | 32 | 2.76% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 44 | 3.80% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 26 | 2.24% |
| Total: | 1,159 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 827 | 71.35% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 70 | 6.04% |
| Private Insurance: | 313 | 16.62% |
| Public Insurance: | 1,229 | 65.27% |
| No Insurance: | 341 | 18.11% |
| Total: | 1,883 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,542 | 81.89% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 31.3% | 39.1% | 42.3% | 38.8% | 43.0% | 37.7% | 41.7% | 39.3% | 38.0% | 31.1% | 21.3% | 13.6% | 19.5% |
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: | 11 | 2.29% |
| Kindergarten: | 21 | 4.38% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 282 | 58.75% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 86 | 17.92% |
| College or graduate school: | 80 | 16.67% |
| Total: | 480 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 32 | 6.67% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 389 | 81.04% |
ZIP Code 87305 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 18 business establishments, employing about 214 people with an annual payroll of $6,545,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 2,862Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 18Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,731,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $6,545,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 214Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 87305 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 3.79% of whom live in ZIP Code 87305. It covers 118.87 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 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: | 118.87 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: 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 |
We could not locate which school district 87305 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). 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 January 1, 2026.