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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 87321 has 1,964 residents and 811 households (average 2.41 persons per household). The median age is 48.1 years, significantly older than the state (39.2) and significantly older than 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 (53.4%, much higher than the state average of 10.0% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and White (39.6%, much lower than the state average of 51.0% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5%, 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%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	1,964Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	2,401Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	788Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	4.1 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$60,345Source: Census ACS

Households:	811Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$160,200Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.41Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.40Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	2,044	1,706	1,729	1,668	1,934	2,035	2,094	2,112	2,431	2,419	2,011	1,963	2,401
Decennial Census	2,226	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	1,964	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 48.1

Male Median Age: 46.9

Female Median Age: 48.5

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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	28	58	65	67	57	56	30	44	57	55	73	70	91	81	64	38	21	21
Female	59	57	76	53	46	33	38	40	54	56	59	83	81	92	71	36	40	14
Total	87	115	141	120	103	89	68	84	111	111	132	153	172	173	135	74	61	35

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	777	39.62%
Black:	6	0.31%
Hispanic:*	88	4.49%
Asian:	14	0.71%
American Indian:	1,048	53.44%
Hawaiian:	0	0%
Other:	28	1.43%
Total:	1,961	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	976	49.69%	46.9 years
Females:	988	50.31%	48.5 years
Total:	1,964	100%	48.1 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	2,382	99.21%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	4	0.17%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	0	0.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	15	0.62%
Total Population:	2,401	100%
Total Native Population:	2,386	99.38%
Total Foreign-born Population:	15	0.62%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2023, the Median household income is $60,345, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $31,595 (109.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $29,358. Family households earn a median of $75,781 versus $9,423 for nonfamily households (a difference of $66,358). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $48,750, which is far less than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $48,750 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 41.7%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 13.4%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (35.9%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$28,750	$19,250	$29,792	$34,545	$35,341	$32,196	$34,545	$32,356	$30,987	$45,568	$66,518	$71,354	$60,345
Median Family Income	$40,833	$23,523	$37,946	$38,000	$45,341	$46,471	$48,008	$48,958	$51,667	$78,500	$97,765	$105,477	$75,781
Median NonFamily Income	$7,019	$14,087	$17,604	$19,196	$18,750	$17,813	$9,750	$9,085	$9,423	$9,505	$0	$10,586	$9,423
Median Male Income	$41,741	$46,458	$54,167	$58,750	$60,192	$50,147	$49,676	$54,609	$52,457	$0	$78,571	$71,250	$0
Median Female Income	$31,393	$36,125	$35,363	$36,481	$36,510	$34,191	$35,547	$37,333	$31,974	$39,464	$45,481	$47,031	$48,750

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	781	36.12%
Unemployed:	121	5.60%
Not In Labor Force:	1,260	58.28%
Total:	2,162	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	280	35.85%
Service:	256	32.78%
Sales and Office:	24	3.07%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	189	24.20%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	32	4.10%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	781	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $160,200, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $94,000 (141.99%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $70,900. The median gross rent is $1,348, which is much higher than the state median ($1,021), is up $1,132 (524.07%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $904. Of occupied housing, owners make up 70.94% (27.26% with a mortgage, 72.74% free-and-clear) and renters 29.06% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 21.77%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$66,200	$88,500	$93,800	$109,200	$110,300	$107,500	$87,100	$92,600	$89,300	$100,500	$111,700	$139,400	$160,200

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	18	7.63%
$500 to $999:	25	10.59%
$1,000 to $1,499:	115	48.73%
$1,500 to $1,999:	18	7.63%
$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:	60	25.42%
Total:	236	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$216	$338	$338	$346	$331	$381	$375	$377	$444	$1,031	$1,064	$1,114	$1,348

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	157	19.33%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	419	51.60%
Renter Occupied:	236	29.06%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	812	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	812	78.23%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	226	21.77%
Total Housing Units:	1,038	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	797	76.78%
Multi-Family Units:	16	1.54%
Other Units:	225	21.68%
Total Housing Units:	1,038	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 31.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 87.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 7.70%, which is on par with the state rate (9.50%). Private coverage is 28.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 68.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 7.70%, which is on par with the state rate (13.70%), down 21.00 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 12.80 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 (31.63%). College enrollment is 18.03%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	148	7.66%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	85	4.40%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	363	18.78%
Some college, no degree:	421	21.78%
Associate's degree:	317	16.40%
Bachelor's degree:	369	19.09%
Graduate or professional degree:	230	11.90%
Total:	1,933	100%
High school or higher:	1,700	87.95%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	599	30.99%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	678	27.07%
Public Insurance:	1,643	65.59%
No Insurance:	184	7.35%
Total:	2,505	100%
Has Health Insurance:	2,321	92.65%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	28.7%	44.5%	26.0%	27.4%	24.0%	22.3%	21.9%	22.2%	20.5%	14.0%	6.3%	6.8%	7.7%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	29	9.86%
Kindergarten:	46	15.65%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	93	31.63%
High school (grades 9-12):	73	24.83%
College or graduate school:	53	18.03%
Total:	294	100%
Early Childhood:	75	25.51%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	212	72.11%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Ramah, New Mexico
Names to Avoid:	El Morro National Monument, Tinaja
Counties:	Mckinley County[Primary] Cibola County
Timezone:	Mountain (GMT -07:00)
Local Time:	8:39:40 PM
Population:	1,964 [See All]
Area Code:	505
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	35.1324, -108.5050
Land Area:	473.371 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/87321/zip-code-87321.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	327Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	19Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	997Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	150Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	0Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	15Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$1,260,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$5,107,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	126Source: CBP

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:	473.371 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.32 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:	3561220Source: Census
Place Name:	Ramah CDP; New MexicoSource: Census

ZIP Code 87321 in Ramah, NM

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 87321

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 87321

Sources & References