87420 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to SHIPROCK, NM 87420

87420 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Shiprock, New Mexico. Median household income here ($23,724) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily Native American, and about evenly divided between singles and married couples. Housing prices here (average $87,800) are fairly typical for the Farmington metro area.

The average family income here is $30,735/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 87420 is $25,111.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 87420 earn an average of $20,628/year. Women earn only $15,844/year.

2,882 people in 87420 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 87420? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 27.1 minutes.

The median age here is 30. There are 5,827 men and 6,140 women. The median age for men is 29 while for women the median age is 32.

To give you a sense of the community, 7,303 people (out of the 11,967 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 2 homes, and 0 businesses every day. 103 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

87420 Zip code is located in the Mountain time zone at 37 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Seoul, South Korea!) and -109 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 5,236 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 11,967
  • White Population: 277
  • Black Population: 49
  • Hispanic Population: 161
  • Asian Population: 36
  • Hawaiian Population: 7
  • Indian Population: 11,760
  • Male Population: 5,827
  • Female Population: 6,140
  • Median Age: 30
  • Median Age of Males: 29
  • Median Age of Females: 32
  • Geography

  • Region: West
  • Division: Mountain
  • State: New Mexico
  • CBSA Type: Metropolitan
  • CBSA Name: Farmington NM
  • County: San Juan
  • City: Shiprock
  • Longitude: -108.6
  • Latitude: 36.6
  • Elevation: 5,236 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 505
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 2,807
  • Drive alone: 2,041
  • Carpool: 609
  • Public transit: 19
  • Ride bikes or walk: 103

  • Average commute time: 27.1 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 77
  •    5 - 9: 395
  •    10 - 14: 481
  •    15 - 19: 361
  •    20 - 24: 206
  •    25 - 29: 24
  •    30 - 34: 373
  •    35 - 39: 130
  •    40 - 44: 171
  •    45 - 59: 377
  •    60 - 89: 90
  •    90 plus: 122
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $87,800
  • Average Annual Household Income: $31,304
  • Businesses: 54
  • Employees: 0
  • Annual Payroll: $0
  • Average Family Income: $30,735
  • Median Family Income: $23,724
  • Average Income for Men: $20,628
  • Average Income for Women: $15,844
  • Other Stuff

  • County FIPS Code: 045
  • State FIPS Code: 35

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Schools in 87420 Zip Code

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Primary Schools
Atsa' Biya' A'zh Community School
Po Box 1809
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-2100
Beclabito Day School
P.O. Box 1200
Shiprock, NM 87420
(928) 656-3555
Nataani Nez Elem.
Hwy 64
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-4687
Nizhoni Elementary
South Hwy 666
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-4565
Middle Schools
Mesa Elementary
North Hwy 666
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-4529
Tse'bit'ai Mid
Hwy 64 West
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-4741
High Schools
Career Prep Hs
West Hwy 64
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-4984
Shiprock High
Hwy 64 West
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-5161
Shiprock Northwest High School
P.O. Box 1809
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-2100
Other Schools
Eva B. Stokely Elementary
W. Hwy 64
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-4984
Other Schools
Homebound/Hospital
Hwy 64 Old School Rd.
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-4984

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