| City: | Smith Lake, New Mexico |
| County: | Mckinley County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:24:09 AM |
| Population: | 57 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 505 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 35.5226, -108.1405 |
| Land Area: | 0.031 sq mi |
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Smith Lake sits on the Navajo Nation in McKinley County, New Mexico. All 57 residents are Native American. The community spans 58.5 square miles of high desert along State Highway 371, roughly midway between Thoreau and Crownpoint.
With 103 PO Boxes serving just 14 households, this post office functions as a regional hub. The adoption rate of 7.4 boxes per household shows that families from surrounding areas travel here to pick up mail. That's common in Navajo country, where distances are long and addressing infrastructure doesn't exist.
Households here average 4.1 people, larger than the national norm of 2.5. Extended family living is traditional across the Navajo Nation. All 14 occupied homes are owner-occupied, and 13 of the 19 housing units were built before 1939, pointing to a long-established community.
Per capita income runs about $20,400. There are no business establishments recorded in the ZIP. Workers commute to jobs in Crownpoint, Gallup, or elsewhere on the reservation. Public transit and carpooling each account for a share of commutes, practical in a rural area where not every household has multiple vehicles.
State Highway 371 is the only named road in ZIP+4 records, serving as the main corridor through this rural Navajo community.
ZIP Code 87365 has 57 residents and 14 households (average 4.07 persons per household). The median age is 36.1 years, younger than the state (39.2) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 68.4% male and 31.6% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (100.0%, much higher than the state average of 10.0% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8%, 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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| 2020 Population: | 57Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 9Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,838.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 14Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 4.07Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.75Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 32 | 12 | 9 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 57 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 36.1
Male Median Age: 36.9
Female Median Age: 27
| 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 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 4 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 0 | 0% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 1 | 1.72% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 57 | 98.28% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 58 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 39 | 68.42% | 36.9 years |
| Females: | 18 | 31.58% | 27.0 years |
| Total: | 57 | 100% | 36.1 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 9 | 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: | 9 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 9 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 44.4%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (50.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $16,667 | $19,500 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,499 | $2,499 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $25,417 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 4 | 44.44% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 5 | 55.56% |
| Total: | 9 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 2 | 50.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 2 | 50.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 4 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 4 | 100.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 4 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 4 | 50.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 4 | 50.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 8 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 8 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 8 | 100% |
In 2024, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 2 | 22.22% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4 | 44.44% |
| Associate's degree: | 3 | 33.33% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 9 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 9 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 4 | 44.44% |
| Public Insurance: | 5 | 55.56% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 9 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 9 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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: | 0 | 0% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 87365 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: | 97Source: 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 87365 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 0.08% of whom live in ZIP Code 87365. It covers 0.031 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: | 0.031 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 87365 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.