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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 87420 has 10,462 residents and 3,164 households (average 3.29 persons per household). The median age is 35.5 years, younger than the state (39.2) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.1% male and 50.9% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.3%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (96.0%, 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%).

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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:	10,462Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	11,048Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	6Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	18.9 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$38,079Source: Census ACS

Households:	3,164Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$101,600Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	3.29Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	4.15Source: 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	--	13,035	12,955	13,006	12,979	11,875	11,592	12,492	12,106	12,179	11,933	11,293	11,051	11,048
Decennial Census	11,967	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	10,462	--	--	--

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: 35.5

Male Median Age: 33.8

Female Median Age: 37.2

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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	302	421	479	422	339	353	316	348	286	251	294	379	326	222	179	106	57	52
Female	270	364	438	441	332	313	344	326	307	290	301	376	362	293	242	134	112	85
Total	572	785	917	863	671	666	660	674	593	541	595	755	688	515	421	240	169	137

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

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Population by Race

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White:	119	1.14%
Black:	11	0.10%
Hispanic:*	158	1.51%
Asian:	107	1.02%
American Indian:	10,048	95.90%
Hawaiian:	8	0.08%
Other:	27	0.26%
Total:	10,478	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:	5,132	49.05%	33.8 years
Females:	5,330	50.95%	37.2 years
Total:	10,462	100%	35.5 years

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

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	10,928	98.91%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	23	0.21%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	0	0.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	97	0.88%
Total Population:	11,048	100%
Total Native Population:	10,951	99.12%
Total Foreign-born Population:	97	0.88%

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 $38,079, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $6,775 (21.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,223. Family households earn a median of $45,333 versus $20,956 for nonfamily households (a difference of $24,377). By gender, male median income is $46,676 and female is $34,738, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $11,938 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 52.5%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 14.1%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (28.5%).

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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	$31,304	$32,955	$31,809	$32,111	$31,659	$34,364	$34,330	$34,911	$36,856	$35,113	$35,566	$37,643	$38,079
Median Family Income	$35,598	$37,286	$37,481	$38,628	$40,000	$40,508	$40,156	$40,909	$40,964	$38,354	$38,313	$41,314	$45,333
Median NonFamily Income	$9,731	$17,519	$17,663	$18,521	$15,788	$16,516	$15,915	$14,139	$16,545	$16,250	$24,038	$17,841	$20,956
Median Male Income	$34,339	$34,583	$35,035	$32,705	$32,016	$32,019	$33,475	$34,865	$37,169	$39,565	$40,036	$43,528	$46,676
Median Female Income	$28,004	$27,864	$28,430	$26,758	$27,157	$29,348	$29,329	$30,143	$32,964	$30,890	$32,274	$34,726	$34,738

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:	4,024	45.09%
Unemployed:	659	7.38%
Not In Labor Force:	4,241	47.52%
Total:	8,924	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:	955	23.73%
Service:	1,147	28.50%
Sales and Office:	848	21.07%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	575	14.29%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	499	12.40%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	4,024	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 $101,600, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $13,800 (15.72%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $20,300. The median gross rent is $693, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is up $222 (47.13%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $173. Of occupied housing, owners make up 54.90% (15.34% with a mortgage, 84.66% free-and-clear) and renters 45.10% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 19.68%, which is markedly above 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	$87,800	$95,200	$88,700	$79,100	$82,100	$81,200	$73,200	$72,300	$81,300	$74,900	$74,800	$86,100	$101,600

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:	223	15.48%
$500 to $999:	637	44.21%
$1,000 to $1,499:	220	15.27%
$1,500 to $1,999:	34	2.36%
$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:	327	22.69%
Total:	1,441	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	$471	$486	$501	$513	$489	$500	$478	$470	$520	$572	$587	$641	$693

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):	269	8.42%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,485	46.48%
Renter Occupied:	1,441	45.10%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	3,195	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	3,195	80.32%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	783	19.68%
Total Housing Units:	3,978	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:	2,422	60.88%
Multi-Family Units:	423	10.63%
Other Units:	1,133	28.48%
Total Housing Units:	3,978	100%

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

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 10.90% 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 86.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 15.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 31.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 62.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 29.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), down 1.30 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.40 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (40.05%). College enrollment is 23.98%, 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:	306	4.17%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	651	8.88%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	2,259	30.81%
Some college, no degree:	2,534	34.56%
Associate's degree:	786	10.72%
Bachelor's degree:	535	7.30%
Graduate or professional degree:	261	3.56%
Total:	7,332	100%
High school or higher:	6,375	86.95%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	796	10.86%

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:	3,495	28.93%
Public Insurance:	6,914	57.24%
No Insurance:	1,671	13.83%
Total:	12,080	100%
Has Health Insurance:	10,409	86.17%

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	30.4%	30.3%	33.5%	33.5%	32.3%	32.1%	30.5%	28.4%	25.7%	26.6%	27.0%	27.9%	29.1%

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:	116	3.97%
Kindergarten:	142	4.86%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	1,169	40.05%
High school (grades 9-12):	792	27.13%
College or graduate school:	700	23.98%
Total:	2,919	100%
Early Childhood:	258	8.84%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	2,103	72.05%

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

City:	Shiprock, New Mexico
Names to Avoid:	Biklabito, Little Water, Tocito
County:	San Juan County
Timezone:	Mountain (GMT -07:00)
Local Time:	8:40:34 PM
Population:	10,462 [See All]
Area Code:	505
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	36.1724, -108.6523
Land Area:	552.274 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/87420/zip-code-87420.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	2Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	3,541Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	2Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	0Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	39Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$35,152,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$141,558,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	1,755Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Farmington, NMSource: Census
CBSA Number:	22140Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	121,178Source: Census
MSA:	Source: Census
Land Area:	552.274 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.901 sq miSource: 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:	3572770Source: Census
Place Name:	Shiprock CDP; New MexicoSource: Census

ZIP Code 87420 in Shiprock, 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 87420

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 87420

Sources & References