| City: | Zuni, New Mexico |
| Names to Avoid: | Black Rock, Lower Nutria, Pescado, Ramah Community, Zuni Pueblo |
| County: | Mckinley County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:26:27 PM |
| Population: | 7,454 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 505 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 35.1330, -108.7746 |
| Land Area: | 377.131 sq mi |
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Zuni Pueblo is home to 7,454 residents across 552 square miles of McKinley County, New Mexico. Of this population, 96% are Native American (7,130 residents), making this one of the largest Pueblo communities in the state. The Zuni people have lived in this region for over a thousand years, maintaining their language, traditions, and self-governance.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the territory. The Zuni post office maintains 1,479 PO Boxes for 1,983 households, serving the main village and outlying communities including Pescado, Lower Nutria, Black Rock, and Ramah Community. All these place names are recognized by USPS but aren't valid for mailing. Mail must be addressed to Zuni with a PO Box number.
The sparse addressing infrastructure tells the story of geographic isolation. Only three street names appear in postal records: Highway 53, Highway 301, and D Avenue. One rural carrier route and one highway contract route serve the limited street delivery that exists. Most mail goes to PO Boxes because traditional Pueblo housing patterns don't follow standard grid systems.
Households here average 3.76 people, reflecting multi-generational living common in Pueblo communities. Median age is 34.5 years. About 76% of households own their homes, with median values around $79,300. Median household income is $46,179. The workforce includes 800 people in public administration (likely tribal government) and 562 people (25%) working from home.
The Zuni post office functions as more than a mail facility. It's where people from across the reservation come to collect packages, government documents, tribal correspondence, and personal mail. For many residents living in remote areas reached only by dirt roads, the post office is the connection to the broader world while remaining anchored to Pueblo land.
Only three street names appear in postal records, reflecting traditional Pueblo housing patterns that don't conform to standard street grids.
ZIP Code 87327 has 7,454 residents and 1,983 households (average 3.75 persons per household). The median age is 34.5 years, younger than the state (39.2) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.2% male and 51.8% 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 (95.7%, much higher than the state average of 10.0% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2%, 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: | 7,454Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 7,344Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 19.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $46,179Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 1,983Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $79,300Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.75Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.37Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 11,706 | 11,392 | 10,935 | 11,057 | 11,410 | 10,561 | 9,505 | 9,560 | 9,002 | 8,187 | 8,445 | 8,134 | 7,344 |
| Decennial Census | 7,883 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 7,454 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 34.5
Male Median Age: 32.8
Female Median Age: 36.6
| 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 | 187 | 312 | 351 | 299 | 211 | 256 | 315 | 230 | 196 | 242 | 259 | 237 | 237 | 105 | 76 | 37 | 20 | 23 |
| Female | 185 | 303 | 328 | 260 | 224 | 302 | 247 | 227 | 223 | 236 | 255 | 288 | 262 | 204 | 143 | 82 | 58 | 34 |
| Total | 372 | 615 | 679 | 559 | 435 | 558 | 562 | 457 | 419 | 478 | 514 | 525 | 499 | 309 | 219 | 119 | 78 | 57 |
| White: | 116 | 1.54% |
| Black: | 7 | 0.09% |
| Hispanic:* | 163 | 2.17% |
| Asian: | 77 | 1.02% |
| American Indian: | 7,130 | 94.89% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 0.01% |
| Other: | 20 | 0.27% |
| Total: | 7,514 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 3,593 | 48.20% | 32.8 years |
| Females: | 3,861 | 51.80% | 36.6 years |
| Total: | 7,454 | 100% | 34.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 7,249 | 98.71% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 23 | 0.31% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 20 | 0.27% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 52 | 0.98% |
| Total Population: | 7,344 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 7,272 | 99.02% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 72 | 0.98% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $46,179, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $15,237 (49.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $7,734. Family households earn a median of $48,750 versus $26,154 for nonfamily households (a difference of $22,596). By gender, male median income is $27,474 and female is $41,662, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $14,188 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 46.0%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 6.2%, which is higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (31.1%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $30,942 | $30,250 | $29,559 | $30,169 | $32,604 | $33,105 | $33,956 | $37,365 | $38,445 | $43,125 | $45,731 | $43,889 | $46,179 |
| Median Family Income | $41,161 | $33,586 | $32,755 | $35,704 | $35,201 | $34,023 | $35,466 | $38,008 | $38,103 | $43,194 | $45,417 | $42,765 | $48,750 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $15,164 | $15,703 | $13,986 | $14,719 | $14,441 | $17,031 | $17,900 | $23,958 | $28,750 | $42,321 | $45,408 | $50,130 | $26,154 |
| Median Male Income | $22,188 | $25,331 | $26,477 | $27,429 | $26,250 | $26,289 | $25,653 | $27,289 | $26,922 | $26,740 | $26,304 | $32,976 | $27,474 |
| Median Female Income | $25,227 | $23,321 | $27,396 | $25,539 | $25,339 | $22,447 | $22,527 | $23,207 | $23,238 | $27,417 | $35,455 | $38,319 | $41,662 |
| Employed: | 2,521 | 43.13% |
| Unemployed: | 167 | 2.86% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 3,157 | 54.01% |
| Total: | 5,845 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 627 | 24.87% |
| Service: | 785 | 31.14% |
| Sales and Office: | 457 | 18.13% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 184 | 7.30% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 468 | 18.56% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 2,521 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $79,300, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $22,500 (39.61%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $6,500. The median gross rent is $649, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $203 (45.52%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $86. Of occupied housing, owners make up 81.61% (11.37% with a mortgage, 88.63% free-and-clear) and renters 18.39% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 13.47%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.43%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $56,800 | $79,600 | $64,800 | $57,100 | $76,100 | $72,000 | $69,700 | $73,600 | $72,800 | $66,100 | $72,200 | $73,800 | $79,300 |
| Less than $500: | 53 | 15.63% |
| $500 to $999: | 205 | 60.47% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 18 | 5.31% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 6 | 1.77% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 57 | 16.81% |
| Total: | 339 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $446 | $434 | $495 | $505 | $500 | $553 | $555 | $544 | $563 | $562 | $521 | $598 | $649 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 171 | 9.28% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 1,333 | 72.33% |
| Renter Occupied: | 339 | 18.39% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 1,843 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 1,843 | 86.53% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 287 | 13.47% |
| Total Housing Units: | 2,130 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 1,547 | 72.63% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 110 | 5.16% |
| Other Units: | 473 | 22.21% |
| Total Housing Units: | 2,130 | 100% |
In 2023, 6.70% 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 77.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 30.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 6.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 64.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 33.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), up 5.00 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.90 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 (49.15%). College enrollment is 13.20%, 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: | 213 | 4.51% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 832 | 17.60% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 1,770 | 37.44% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,233 | 26.08% |
| Associate's degree: | 362 | 7.66% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 246 | 5.20% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 71 | 1.50% |
| Total: | 4,727 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 3,682 | 77.89% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 317 | 6.71% |
| Private Insurance: | 506 | 6.82% |
| Public Insurance: | 4,713 | 63.54% |
| No Insurance: | 2,198 | 29.63% |
| Total: | 7,417 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 5,219 | 70.37% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 28.8% | 34.5% | 40.4% | 37.9% | 38.1% | 39.0% | 35.3% | 31.2% | 30.9% | 28.5% | 30.8% | 33.8% | 33.8% |
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: | 73 | 4.15% |
| Kindergarten: | 124 | 7.05% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 864 | 49.15% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 465 | 26.45% |
| College or graduate school: | 232 | 13.20% |
| Total: | 1,758 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 197 | 11.21% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 1,453 | 82.65% |
ZIP Code 87327 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 24 business establishments, employing about 558 people with an annual payroll of $34,298,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1,499Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 24Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $8,563,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $34,298,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 558Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 87327 is located in Mckinley County, New Mexico, within the Gallup, NM Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 23700) and New Mexico's 2nd and 3rd Congressional Districts. This Micro area has a population of 71,172 people, about 10.47% of whom live in ZIP Code 87327. It covers 377.131 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.416 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: | 377.131 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.416 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02,03Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 71739.49, 44958.52 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 3586595Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Zuni Pueblo CDP; New MexicoSource: Census |
ZIP Code 87327 is in the Zuni Public Schools, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 4 public schools and 2 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 January 1, 2026.