| City: | Brimhall, New Mexico |
| City Alias: | Gallup |
| County: | Mckinley County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:23:55 AM |
| Population: | 835 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 505 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 35.8131, -108.5766 |
| Land Area: | 91.929 sq mi |
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Brimhall sits on the Navajo Nation in McKinley County, New Mexico. Of the 835 people living here, 811 are Native American (97%). That makes this one of the most homogenous Navajo communities in the nation. The Brimhall Community Post Office handles mail across 289 square miles of tribal land, serving 254 households scattered across high desert terrain.
Rural carrier service reaches most homes here. A single rural route covers 161 delivery points along Navajo roads and numbered routes that crisscross the territory. Roads named W Navajo 9, Hard Ground Canyon Road, and Pipeline Road handle the most deliveries. The post office also maintains 196 PO Boxes, giving residents both options. With 77 boxes for every 100 households, about three-quarters of families use PO Boxes while the rest get rural delivery.
Households here average 3.3 people, higher than the national average of 2.5. That's typical for Navajo communities where extended families live together. The median age is 39.3 years. Most homes (87%) are owner-occupied rather than rented.
This isn't a wealthy area. Median household income is $36,406, well below the national median. About half of workers (139 of roughly 300 employed) work in public administration, likely for the Navajo Nation government. Another large group (212 workers) work in transportation, warehousing, and utilities. Only 6% of adults hold bachelor's degrees. Median home values sit at $66,700.
The road network tells the story of this place. Street names include numbered Navajo routes (Navajo 9, 92, 370, 373, 383, 385, 388, 393, 394, and dozens more), numbered Coyote Canyon roads (3003 through 3030), and geographic features (Standing Rock, Red Water Pond, Soft Water Canyon). These aren't traditional street addresses. They're tribal roads crossing vast distances between family homesites.
Gallup appears as an alternate city name. Brimhall lies east of that regional city, which provides most commercial services for surrounding Navajo communities. Mail can be addressed to either Brimhall, NM 87310 or Gallup, NM 87310.
Street names include 29 numbered Navajo routes and roads named for local geographic features, typical of tribal land addressing systems.
ZIP Code 87310 has 835 residents and 254 households (average 3.10 persons per household). The median age is 39.3 years, about the same as the state (39.2) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.7% male and 50.3% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (97.1%, much higher than the state average of 10.0% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.9%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9%, 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: | 835Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 977Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 9.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $39,896Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 254Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $67,600Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.10Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.01Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 830 | 787 | 780 | 907 | 972 | 1,061 | 1,018 | 1,151 | 1,081 | 1,058 | 1,120 | 1,182 | 1,003 | 977 |
| Decennial Census | 938 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 835 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 39.3
Male Median Age: 37.3
Female Median Age: 39.9
| 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 | 20 | 12 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 25 | 47 | 20 | 17 | 28 | 29 | 40 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Female | 22 | 22 | 20 | 41 | 18 | 29 | 28 | 32 | 21 | 29 | 20 | 48 | 18 | 26 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 11 |
| Total | 42 | 34 | 50 | 74 | 51 | 54 | 75 | 52 | 38 | 57 | 49 | 88 | 45 | 51 | 39 | 11 | 10 | 15 |
| White: | 5 | 0.60% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.12% |
| Hispanic:* | 16 | 1.92% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 811 | 97.24% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.12% |
| Total: | 834 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 415 | 49.70% | 37.3 years |
| Females: | 420 | 50.30% | 39.9 years |
| Total: | 835 | 100% | 39.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 977 | 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: | 977 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 977 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $39,896, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $10,938 (37.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $9,896. Family households earn a median of $62,557 versus $25,833 for nonfamily households (a difference of $36,724). By gender, male median income is $51,667 and female is $40,038, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $11,629 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 50.8%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 14.8%, which is markedly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (32.8%).
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 | $28,958 | $29,211 | $29,531 | $25,682 | $23,438 | $24,813 | $26,176 | $29,500 | $30,000 | $35,104 | $31,389 | $32,250 | $36,406 | $39,896 |
| Median Family Income | $40,750 | $43,750 | $40,667 | $41,161 | $30,833 | $33,036 | $32,500 | $36,250 | $37,361 | $45,694 | $39,167 | $53,750 | $54,432 | $62,557 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $23,542 | $20,000 | $15,938 | $11,985 | $9,464 | $11,389 | $11,136 | $12,188 | $15,250 | $22,963 | $20,000 | $19,167 | $21,000 | $25,833 |
| Median Male Income | $32,917 | $32,045 | $31,875 | $30,625 | $36,250 | $31,429 | $30,625 | $30,313 | $26,250 | $30,476 | $32,557 | $37,174 | $45,833 | $51,667 |
| Median Female Income | $35,750 | $38,000 | $37,000 | $39,375 | $36,250 | $31,563 | $31,429 | $30,714 | $27,344 | $31,458 | $33,371 | $37,831 | $38,818 | $40,038 |
| Employed: | 341 | 43.27% |
| Unemployed: | 59 | 7.49% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 388 | 49.24% |
| Total: | 788 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 66 | 19.35% |
| Service: | 112 | 32.84% |
| Sales and Office: | 85 | 24.93% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 29 | 8.50% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 49 | 14.37% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 341 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $67,600, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $300 (0.44%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $5,600. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $546 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $517. Of occupied housing, owners make up 95.82% (7.27% with a mortgage, 92.73% free-and-clear) and renters 4.18% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 18.00%, which is considerably 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 | $67,900 | $69,000 | $59,400 | $57,500 | $50,300 | $55,300 | $55,300 | $66,300 | $62,000 | $67,900 | $64,100 | $64,000 | $66,700 | $67,600 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 3 | 25.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $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: | 9 | 75.00% |
| Total: | 12 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $546 | $354 | $288 | $288 | $558 | $567 | $0 | $0 | $517 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 20 | 6.97% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 255 | 88.85% |
| Renter Occupied: | 12 | 4.18% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 287 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 287 | 82.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 63 | 18.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 350 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 285 | 81.43% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 2 | 0.57% |
| Other Units: | 63 | 18.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 350 | 100% |
In 2024, 5.70% 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 77.80%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 19.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 22.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 62.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 28.90%, 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 2.70 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 (58.41%). College enrollment is 12.15%, 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: | 37 | 5.29% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 118 | 16.88% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 263 | 37.63% |
| Some college, no degree: | 195 | 27.90% |
| Associate's degree: | 46 | 6.58% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 30 | 4.29% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 10 | 1.43% |
| Total: | 699 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 544 | 77.83% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 40 | 5.72% |
| Private Insurance: | 217 | 21.49% |
| Public Insurance: | 607 | 60.10% |
| No Insurance: | 186 | 18.42% |
| Total: | 1,010 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 824 | 81.58% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 15.1% | 19.8% | 25.0% | 27.3% | 31.8% | 31.4% | 27.2% | 25.7% | 27.8% | 18.9% | 26.6% | 33.2% | 30.5% | 28.9% |
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: | 6 | 2.80% |
| Kindergarten: | 9 | 4.21% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 125 | 58.41% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 48 | 22.43% |
| College or graduate school: | 26 | 12.15% |
| Total: | 214 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 15 | 7.01% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 182 | 85.05% |
ZIP Code 87310 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: | 182Source: 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 87310 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 71,492 people, about 1.17% of whom live in ZIP Code 87310. It covers 91.929 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.014 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Gallup, NMSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 23700Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 71,492Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 91.929 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.014 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: | 3509035Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Brimhall Nizhoni CDP; New MexicoSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 87310 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are 0 public schools with a nearby mailing address, but we have located 5 public schools nearby. There are however 1 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 March 1, 2026.