| City: | Mexican Springs, New Mexico |
| City Alias: | Mexican Spgs |
| County: | Mckinley County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:24:01 AM |
| Population: | 717 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 505 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 35.7784, -108.8460 |
| Land Area: | 90.706 sq mi |
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Mexican Springs sits on the Navajo Nation in western New Mexico, 68 square miles of tribal land in McKinley County. Of the 717 residents, 704 are Native American (98%). This is a Navajo chapter community where the road network consists of a single named route, N Chapter House Rd, connecting to the chapter house that serves as the community center.
Mail delivery here uses a highway contract route. There's no traditional post office building with PO boxes. Instead, residents receive mail through General Delivery and the single highway contract carrier who serves the territory. This isn't a PO Box Only Zone, but the minimal infrastructure means most residents pick up mail rather than receive home delivery.
Household size tells the story of extended Navajo families. With 717 people in 227 households, that's 3.16 people per household. Homeownership is the norm: 201 of the 227 households (89%) are owner-occupied. Median home value is $39,300, and 46 homes are mobile homes.
Work centers on tribal government and transportation. Of employed residents, 100 work in public administration (likely for the Navajo Nation), and 123 work in transportation and warehousing. Median household income is $37,500, and per capita income is $18,784. About a third of workers (32.2%) work from home, which can mean traditional activities like livestock management or artisan work.
Educational attainment is low by state standards. Only 8.8% of adults have bachelor's degrees or higher. The median age of 44.5 suggests an established community without the typical youth exodus seen in some rural areas.
The single street name reflects Navajo chapter governance structure.
ZIP Code 87320 has 717 residents and 227 households (average 3.16 persons per household). The median age is 44.5 years, older than the state (39.2) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.3% male and 51.7% 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 (98.2%, much higher than the state average of 10.0% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5%, 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: | 717Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 597Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 7.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $43,125Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 227Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $61,100Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.16Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.93Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 687 | 729 | 753 | 738 | 734 | 703 | 539 | 540 | 519 | 377 | 578 | 594 | 666 | 597 |
| Decennial Census | 765 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 717 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 44.5
Male Median Age: 42.5
Female Median Age: 46.6
| 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 | 11 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 18 | 24 | 22 | 18 | 24 | 37 | 16 | 34 | 25 | 17 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 5 |
| Female | 22 | 22 | 24 | 15 | 12 | 26 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 30 | 27 | 33 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 14 | 13 | 11 |
| Total | 33 | 50 | 49 | 36 | 30 | 50 | 41 | 34 | 44 | 67 | 43 | 67 | 47 | 40 | 33 | 21 | 16 | 16 |
| White: | 3 | 0.42% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 11 | 1.52% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 704 | 97.51% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 4 | 0.55% |
| Total: | 722 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 346 | 48.26% | 42.5 years |
| Females: | 371 | 51.74% | 46.6 years |
| Total: | 717 | 100% | 44.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 597 | 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: | 597 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 597 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $43,125, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $12,708 (41.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $17,875. Family households earn a median of $65,238 versus $11,458 for nonfamily households (a difference of $53,780). By gender, male median income is $50,417 and female is $41,458, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $8,959 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 43.4%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 9.3%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (29.9%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $30,417 | $32,404 | $31,726 | $31,042 | $31,429 | $29,531 | $25,714 | $26,094 | $25,250 | $27,000 | $29,250 | $30,000 | $37,500 | $43,125 |
| Median Family Income | $44,250 | $49,167 | $43,750 | $39,167 | $39,750 | $39,500 | $36,750 | $36,250 | $33,571 | $33,750 | $36,250 | $39,107 | $52,917 | $65,238 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $16,429 | $12,750 | $13,929 | $9,250 | $10,313 | $0 | $11,136 | $10,972 | $14,375 | $16,250 | $10,250 | $0 | $14,583 | $11,458 |
| Median Male Income | $42,083 | $41,750 | $41,875 | $37,500 | $34,167 | $32,143 | $34,167 | $35,179 | $38,750 | $40,938 | $46,786 | $55,208 | $51,250 | $50,417 |
| Median Female Income | $25,833 | $26,563 | $25,909 | $26,250 | $26,912 | $29,167 | $30,000 | $31,094 | $28,214 | $25,000 | $30,938 | $38,194 | $40,694 | $41,458 |
| Employed: | 204 | 39.38% |
| Unemployed: | 21 | 4.05% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 293 | 56.56% |
| Total: | 518 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 61 | 29.90% |
| Service: | 33 | 16.18% |
| Sales and Office: | 53 | 25.98% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 17 | 8.33% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 40 | 19.61% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 204 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $61,100, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $4,500 (6.86%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $26,900. The median gross rent is $800, which is much lower than the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $375. Of occupied housing, owners make up 88.89% (5.68% with a mortgage, 94.32% free-and-clear) and renters 11.11% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 26.12%, 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 | $65,600 | $68,000 | $63,300 | $64,600 | $54,100 | $50,600 | $49,000 | $52,400 | $34,200 | $43,900 | $34,600 | $34,400 | $39,300 | $61,100 |
| Less than $500: | 3 | 13.64% |
| $500 to $999: | 14 | 63.64% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 3 | 13.64% |
| $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: | 2 | 9.09% |
| Total: | 22 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $275 | $0 | $0 | $433 | $375 | $425 | $0 | $0 | $775 | $775 | $800 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 10 | 5.05% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 166 | 83.84% |
| Renter Occupied: | 22 | 11.11% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 198 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 198 | 73.88% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 70 | 26.12% |
| Total Housing Units: | 268 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 230 | 85.82% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 38 | 14.18% |
| Total Housing Units: | 268 | 100% |
In 2024, 9.90% 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 75.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 19.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 13.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 69.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 27.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), up 2.20 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 5.60 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (37.61%). College enrollment is 35.78%, 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: | 61 | 13.71% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 49 | 11.01% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 107 | 24.04% |
| Some college, no degree: | 130 | 29.21% |
| Associate's degree: | 54 | 12.13% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 37 | 8.31% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 7 | 1.57% |
| Total: | 445 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 335 | 75.28% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 44 | 9.89% |
| Private Insurance: | 82 | 13.40% |
| Public Insurance: | 414 | 67.65% |
| No Insurance: | 116 | 18.95% |
| Total: | 612 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 496 | 81.05% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 23.6% | 15.4% | 20.7% | 25.4% | 26.6% | 26.9% | 33.0% | 32.8% | 31.4% | 33.0% | 31.9% | 31.8% | 25.8% | 27.1% |
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: | 8 | 7.34% |
| Kindergarten: | 7 | 6.42% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 41 | 37.61% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 14 | 12.84% |
| College or graduate school: | 39 | 35.78% |
| Total: | 109 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 15 | 13.76% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 62 | 56.88% |
ZIP Code 87320 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: | 0Source: 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 87320 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 1.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 87320. It covers 90.706 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: | 71,492Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 90.706 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: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 87320 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 March 1, 2026.