87420 ZIP Code – Shiprock, New Mexico
Located in Shiprock, New Mexico, ZIP code 87420 is a mid-sized ZIP code within San Juan County with a population of approximately 11,051 residents. The median household income is $37,643 — below the New Mexico average and well below the national average. Median home values of $86,100 are well below the national average, with 58.5% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $641 is similarly well below the national average. Housing consists of 60% single-family (decreasing), 9% duplex/multi-family.
At 14.1%, the unemployment rate is well above the national figure. The poverty rate is 27.9%, well above the national average. 10.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. The median age is 35.4, below the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 87421, 86544, 87461.
ZIP Code 87420 Data
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ZIP 87420 vs. New Mexico vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 87420 | NM Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11k | 5,896 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $37k | $55k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $86k | $190k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $641 | $897 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 35.4 | 46.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 14.1% | 6.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 27.9% | 19.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 10.9% | 23.0% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 87421 – Waterflow
- 86544 – Red Valley
- 87461 – Sanostee
- 87416 – Fruitland
- 87417 – Kirtland
- 86514 – Teec Nos Pos
- 81334 – Towaoc
- 87455 – Newcomb
- 86507 – Lukachukai
- 87401 – Farmington
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87421 | WATERFLOW | 1,612 | $48,102 |
| 86544 | RED VALLEY | 1,440 | $25,938 |
| 87461 | SANOSTEE | 1,394 | $31,053 |
| 87416 | FRUITLAND | 4,470 | $42,346 |
| 87417 | KIRTLAND | 5,358 | $50,114 |