| City: | Pinehill, New Mexico |
| City Alias: | Ramah |
| County: | Cibola County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:24:08 AM |
| Population: | 1,459 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 505 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 34.8547, -108.2787 |
| Land Area: | 297.395 sq mi |
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Pinehill sits in the high desert of Cibola County, New Mexico, serving as a mail hub for a predominantly Native American community. Of the 1,459 residents, 93% are Native American (1,361 people), making this one of the most concentrated Indigenous communities in the state with PO Box classification.
The post office covers 443.5 square miles of tribal and rural land. Street delivery is limited to one rural route and one highway contract route serving 288 addresses. For most residents, the 293 PO Boxes at the Pinehill post office are the primary way to receive mail.
The road network tells the story of this landscape. BIA Route 125 has the most delivery points (15 records), followed by BIA Route 122 (12 records). Dozens of other Bureau of Indian Affairs routes stretch across the territory, connecting scattered homes to the central post office. Roads like Ice Caves Rd, El Morro Way, and Candy Kitchen Rd reference the region's geographic features and history.
With 452 households and a population-to-household ratio of 3.23, extended family living is common here. That's typical for Native American communities, where multi-generational households are the norm. Median age is 31.6 years. The homeownership rate is 64%, with median home values at $77,600.
Public administration employs 203 workers, likely tribal government operations and federal agencies managing reservation lands. Another 165 people work in education and healthcare. Median household income is $26,250, and 23.4% of workers do their jobs from home.
Ramah appears as an alternate mailing name for this ZIP code. Both Pinehill and Ramah are recognized by USPS for addressing mail to 87357.
The street network consists primarily of Bureau of Indian Affairs routes connecting scattered homes across tribal land, with roads named for local geographic features like Ice Caves, El Morro, and Candy Kitchen.
ZIP Code 87357 has 1,459 residents and 452 households (average 3.23 persons per household). The median age is 31.6 years, significantly younger than the state (39.2) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 46.3% male and 53.7% 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 (93.3%, much higher than the state average of 10.0% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5%, 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: | 1,459Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,818Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 4.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $30,750Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 452Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $85,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.23Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.49Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 698 | 716 | 779 | 763 | 755 | 722 | 738 | 818 | 769 | 672 | 1,080 | 1,043 | 1,162 | 1,818 |
| Decennial Census | 604 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,459 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 31.6
Male Median Age: 31.4
Female Median Age: 32
| 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 | 53 | 79 | 73 | 40 | 30 | 50 | 56 | 42 | 35 | 30 | 36 | 40 | 39 | 23 | 29 | 7 | 9 | 5 |
| Female | 69 | 67 | 59 | 67 | 48 | 50 | 62 | 48 | 35 | 33 | 42 | 44 | 43 | 33 | 33 | 25 | 11 | 14 |
| Total | 122 | 146 | 132 | 107 | 78 | 100 | 118 | 90 | 70 | 63 | 78 | 84 | 82 | 56 | 62 | 32 | 20 | 19 |
| White: | 43 | 2.92% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.07% |
| Hispanic:* | 51 | 3.47% |
| Asian: | 12 | 0.82% |
| American Indian: | 1,361 | 92.52% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 3 | 0.20% |
| Total: | 1,471 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 676 | 46.33% | 31.4 years |
| Females: | 783 | 53.67% | 32.0 years |
| Total: | 1,459 | 100% | 31.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,762 | 96.92% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 11 | 0.61% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 45 | 3.08% |
| Total Population: | 1,818 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,762 | 96.92% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 56 | 3.08% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $30,750, which is far less than the national median ($80,734), is up $6,583 (27.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $6,375. Family households earn a median of $37,738 versus $16,635 for nonfamily households (a difference of $21,103). By gender, male median income is $71,875 and female is $46,033, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $25,842 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 48.5%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 31.6%, which is far worse than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (39.9%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $24,167 | $23,966 | $24,609 | $26,250 | $27,143 | $24,769 | $22,212 | $23,438 | $24,375 | $38,906 | $21,406 | $27,500 | $26,250 | $30,750 |
| Median Family Income | $23,984 | $23,819 | $36,250 | $41,000 | $33,750 | $31,786 | $24,000 | $23,438 | $23,125 | $34,583 | $22,000 | $31,429 | $31,447 | $37,738 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $24,750 | $23,984 | $23,831 | $23,438 | $23,688 | $21,406 | $17,813 | $16,875 | $21,563 | $42,581 | $18,365 | $21,071 | $20,978 | $16,635 |
| Median Male Income | $34,844 | $45,391 | $45,956 | $31,563 | $31,607 | $45,909 | $36,875 | $38,500 | $48,250 | $49,688 | $42,143 | $58,125 | $70,192 | $71,875 |
| Median Female Income | $24,013 | $24,330 | $24,803 | $27,083 | $39,375 | $31,667 | $32,321 | $30,682 | $31,719 | $43,024 | $40,536 | $41,875 | $47,083 | $46,033 |
| Employed: | 471 | 33.17% |
| Unemployed: | 218 | 15.35% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 731 | 51.48% |
| Total: | 1,420 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 181 | 38.43% |
| Service: | 188 | 39.92% |
| Sales and Office: | 48 | 10.19% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 37 | 7.86% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 17 | 3.61% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 471 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $85,000, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is up $13,300 (18.55%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $58,100. The median gross rent is $521, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $117 (28.96%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $21. Of occupied housing, owners make up 52.84% (3.02% with a mortgage, 96.98% free-and-clear) and renters 47.16% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 21.12%, 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 | $71,700 | $77,200 | $73,000 | $74,300 | $0 | $45,000 | $37,800 | $36,700 | $26,900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $77,600 | $85,000 |
| Less than $500: | 81 | 30.45% |
| $500 to $999: | 97 | 36.47% |
| $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: | 88 | 33.08% |
| Total: | 266 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $404 | $413 | $444 | $451 | $474 | $539 | $575 | $483 | $500 | $518 | $538 | $595 | $589 | $521 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 9 | 1.60% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 289 | 51.24% |
| Renter Occupied: | 266 | 47.16% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 564 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 564 | 78.88% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 151 | 21.12% |
| Total Housing Units: | 715 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 563 | 78.74% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 76 | 10.63% |
| Other Units: | 76 | 10.63% |
| Total Housing Units: | 715 | 100% |
In 2024, 12.50% 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 81.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 13.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 14.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 75.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 39.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), down 5.60 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 4.40 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 (39.20%). College enrollment is 19.15%, 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: | 114 | 10.21% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 90 | 8.06% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 312 | 27.93% |
| Some college, no degree: | 365 | 32.68% |
| Associate's degree: | 96 | 8.59% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 48 | 4.30% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 92 | 8.24% |
| Total: | 1,117 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 913 | 81.74% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 140 | 12.53% |
| Private Insurance: | 266 | 14.21% |
| Public Insurance: | 1,370 | 73.18% |
| No Insurance: | 236 | 12.61% |
| Total: | 1,872 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,636 | 87.39% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 43.4% | 43.5% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 32.8% | 28.1% | 39.9% | 42.2% | 42.2% | 34.6% | 48.1% | 41.7% | 37.8% | 39.4% |
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: | 28 | 6.24% |
| Kindergarten: | 20 | 4.45% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 176 | 39.20% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 139 | 30.96% |
| College or graduate school: | 86 | 19.15% |
| Total: | 449 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 48 | 10.69% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 335 | 74.61% |
ZIP Code 87357 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 8 business establishments, employing about 235 people with an annual payroll of $12,423,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 275Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 8Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $2,802,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $12,423,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 235Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 87357 is located in Cibola County, New Mexico, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 87357. It covers 297.395 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.016 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 297.395 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.016 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: | 3557190Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Pinehill CDP; New MexicoSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 87357 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 March 1, 2026.