| City: | Newcomb, New Mexico |
| County: | San Juan County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:24:20 AM |
| Population: | 1,641 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 505 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 36.2822, -108.7148 |
| Land Area: | 410.695 sq mi |
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Newcomb sits within the Navajo Nation in northwestern New Mexico, serving a predominantly Native American community across 388 square miles of San Juan County. Of the 1,641 residents, 95% (1,566 people) are Native American. With a median age of 40.3 years and an average of 3.0 people per household, Newcomb shows the multi-generational family structure typical of Navajo communities.
Mail reaches this remote territory through a single highway contract route along Highway 491 South. The community post office maintains 486 PO Boxes for 551 households, an 88% adoption rate. This isn't a PO Box Only Zone, meaning limited highway delivery exists, but most residents rely on boxes at the post office. Only one street appears in USPS addressing records across the entire 388 square miles.
The economy centers on public services and transportation. Of working residents, 318 work in transportation and warehousing, 230 in public administration (likely Navajo Nation government), and 262 in education and healthcare. Federal government employs just 7 workers. Nearly half of workers (47%) work from home, and 166 carpool to jobs, patterns that reflect the rural distances and limited local employment.
Income and education levels show economic challenges common in rural tribal areas. Median household income stands at $36,625, with per capita income of $22,045. Only 11% of adults hold bachelor's degrees. Median home value is $25,600, and median rent is $625. About 75% of housing (413 of 551 occupied units) is owner-occupied. The community includes 123 mobile homes and 748 older housing units (built before 1939 based on total stock of 646).
The post office serves as a critical connection point for government documents, packages, prescriptions, and correspondence across territory where addressing infrastructure is minimal. That 486 families maintain boxes demonstrates the facility's role as the community's mail lifeline.
Mail to Newcomb residents typically uses PO Box addresses:
[Recipient Name]
PO Box [Number]
Newcomb, NM 87455Limited highway contract delivery serves Highway 491 South, but most addresses use the post office.
Only Highway 491 South appears in addressing records for this 388 square mile territory.
ZIP Code 87455 has 1,641 residents and 551 households (average 2.98 persons per household). The median age is 40.3 years, slightly older than the state (39.2) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.7% male and 48.3% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (95.4%, much higher than the state average of 10.0% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and Asian (2.0%, lower than the national average of 6.0%); 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%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 1,641Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,480Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 4.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $38,167Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 551Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $22,500Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.98Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.68Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 1,602 | 1,747 | 1,725 | 1,729 | 1,613 | 1,801 | 1,869 | 1,741 | 1,714 | 1,638 | 1,565 | 1,546 | 1,522 | 1,480 |
| Decennial Census | 1,750 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,641 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 40.3
Male Median Age: 37.7
Female Median Age: 43.3
| 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 | 37 | 40 | 61 | 62 | 51 | 68 | 69 | 59 | 39 | 52 | 62 | 57 | 62 | 40 | 23 | 36 | 18 | 12 |
| Female | 30 | 47 | 56 | 56 | 42 | 34 | 55 | 49 | 40 | 52 | 57 | 47 | 72 | 48 | 35 | 36 | 26 | 11 |
| Total | 67 | 87 | 117 | 118 | 93 | 102 | 124 | 108 | 79 | 104 | 119 | 104 | 134 | 88 | 58 | 72 | 44 | 23 |
| White: | 17 | 1.03% |
| Black: | 4 | 0.24% |
| Hispanic:* | 24 | 1.46% |
| Asian: | 32 | 1.95% |
| American Indian: | 1,566 | 95.20% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 0.06% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.06% |
| Total: | 1,645 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 848 | 51.68% | 37.7 years |
| Females: | 793 | 48.32% | 43.3 years |
| Total: | 1,641 | 100% | 40.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,461 | 98.72% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 1 | 0.07% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 7 | 0.47% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 11 | 1.22% |
| Total Population: | 1,480 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,462 | 98.78% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 18 | 1.22% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $38,167, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is up $12,695 (49.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $13,093. Family households earn a median of $50,000 versus $14,583 for nonfamily households (a difference of $35,417). By gender, male median income is $44,779 and female is $41,304, which is well under the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $3,475 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 46.8%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 10.0%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (34.5%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $25,472 | $24,250 | $22,031 | $20,333 | $20,417 | $22,708 | $24,489 | $24,659 | $25,074 | $24,602 | $27,000 | $31,875 | $36,625 | $38,167 |
| Median Family Income | $25,882 | $25,956 | $25,000 | $24,519 | $24,167 | $26,932 | $29,297 | $28,558 | $32,045 | $33,854 | $38,333 | $42,250 | $49,219 | $50,000 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $21,250 | $15,720 | $15,764 | $14,643 | $13,542 | $13,011 | $12,647 | $12,813 | $12,847 | $12,625 | $13,438 | $17,250 | $16,250 | $14,583 |
| Median Male Income | $35,469 | $36,125 | $35,583 | $29,375 | $30,000 | $32,308 | $31,458 | $31,641 | $31,833 | $34,583 | $37,039 | $47,083 | $52,000 | $44,779 |
| Median Female Income | $26,667 | $31,944 | $35,132 | $31,500 | $30,179 | $31,111 | $26,964 | $28,750 | $27,054 | $31,406 | $31,369 | $35,057 | $37,143 | $41,304 |
| Employed: | 542 | 42.18% |
| Unemployed: | 60 | 4.67% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 683 | 53.15% |
| Total: | 1,285 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 187 | 34.50% |
| Service: | 175 | 32.29% |
| Sales and Office: | 57 | 10.52% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 63 | 11.62% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 60 | 11.07% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 542 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $22,500, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $62,100 (73.40%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $19,400. The median gross rent is $643, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $166 (34.80%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $74. Of occupied housing, owners make up 78.19% (4.69% with a mortgage, 95.31% free-and-clear) and renters 21.81% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 29.43%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.12%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $84,600 | $87,600 | $81,800 | $64,600 | $70,400 | $51,900 | $46,700 | $43,200 | $41,900 | $29,800 | $28,500 | $27,400 | $25,600 | $22,500 |
| Less than $500: | 13 | 11.50% |
| $500 to $999: | 53 | 46.90% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 11 | 9.73% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 2 | 1.77% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 34 | 30.09% |
| Total: | 113 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $477 | $508 | $522 | $530 | $519 | $569 | $563 | $573 | $569 | $564 | $594 | $650 | $625 | $643 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 19 | 3.67% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 386 | 74.52% |
| Renter Occupied: | 113 | 21.81% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 518 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 518 | 70.57% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 216 | 29.43% |
| Total Housing Units: | 734 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 609 | 82.97% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 19 | 2.59% |
| Other Units: | 106 | 14.44% |
| Total Housing Units: | 734 | 100% |
In 2024, 12.10% 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 14.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 19.10%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 70.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 27.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), down 3.90 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 10.10 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 (39.13%). College enrollment is 18.84%, 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: | 91 | 8.33% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 109 | 9.97% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 430 | 39.34% |
| Some college, no degree: | 248 | 22.69% |
| Associate's degree: | 83 | 7.59% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 40 | 3.66% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 92 | 8.42% |
| Total: | 1,093 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 893 | 81.70% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 132 | 12.08% |
| Private Insurance: | 283 | 18.38% |
| Public Insurance: | 1,042 | 67.66% |
| No Insurance: | 215 | 13.96% |
| Total: | 1,540 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,325 | 86.04% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 33.4% | 36.2% | 37.1% | 39.1% | 42.0% | 42.9% | 39.7% | 40.9% | 39.6% | 34.6% | 31.7% | 32.1% | 29.5% | 27.7% |
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: | 7 | 2.54% |
| Kindergarten: | 7 | 2.54% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 108 | 39.13% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 102 | 36.96% |
| College or graduate school: | 52 | 18.84% |
| Total: | 276 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 14 | 5.07% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 217 | 78.62% |
ZIP Code 87455 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: | 496Source: 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 87455 is located in San Juan County, New Mexico, within the Farmington, NM Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 22140) and New Mexico's 3rd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 130,044 people, about 1.26% of whom live in ZIP Code 87455. It covers 410.695 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.278 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Farmington, NMSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 22140Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 130,044Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 410.695 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.278 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: | 3551770Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Newcomb CDP; New MexicoSource: Census |
ZIP Code 87455 is in the Central Consolidated Schools, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 4 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 February 1, 2026.