ZIP Code 87301 Demographics & Data

Insights on Gallup, NM (ZIP Code 87301)

New Mexico

Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 87301

ZIP Code 87301 is associated with the U.S. city Gallup in New Mexico (McKinley County). The current population estimate for the ZIP Code is 24,592. The median household income is $47,043, while about 25% of the population is living below the poverty line. In this New Mexico region, an estimated 20.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $21,747. The median age in ZIP Code 87301 is approximately 31.9 years, with 14.9% of residents aged 62 years and older.

Population in 87301

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 87301 is 24,592.

Gallup, NM

The 87301 ZIP Code is associated with Gallup, NM in McKinley County.

Area Codes associated with 87301

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 87301 include 505.

Sunrise / Sunset in 87301

Sunrise: 6:59 am
Sunset: 5:04 pm
Sunrise in 87301 6:59 am
Sunrise in 87301 5:04 pm

Weather forecast for 87301

Tonight's forecast for 87301: Mostly clear, with a low around 21. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.

Current air quality in 87301

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 87301 Fair

Internet in 87301

An estimated 75.0% of households in ZIP Code 87301 have a computer, while about 62.5% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 87301

Females comprise about 50.6% of the overall population in ZIP Code 87301, while males account for approximately 49.4%.

Health Insurance in 87301

Approximately 11.4% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 87301 (Gallup, NM) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 87301

The median household income in ZIP Code 87301 is $47,043, while the region's mean household income is $64,994. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $21,747. The per capita income in ZIP Code 87301 of $21,747 is approximately 20.14% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $27,230. An estimated 24.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately160% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 17.5% of the population in 87301 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 14.2% earn less than $10,000 per year, and 4.0% of 87301 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 87301. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 87301

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 14.2%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 6.3%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 9.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 12.5%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 9.5%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 17.5%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 10.5%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 11.0%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 4.8%
$200,000 or more per year 4.0%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 87301

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 87301, 92.5% is one race, while 7.5% are two or more races. Approximately 31.2% of 87301 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 87301 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is American Indian and Alaska Native (52.5%), followed by White (39.4%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 87301. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 87301

Industry Percent
White 39.4%
Black or African American 1.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native 52.5%
Asian 3.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.1%
Some other race 10.4%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 87301

Residents of ZIP Code 87301 are younger than average. The median age of 31.9 years in ZIP Code 87301 is approximately 16.27% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 67.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 14.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.2% of the population in 87301 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 11.7% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.6% of 87301 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 87301. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 87301

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 10.0%
5 to 9 years 7.3%
10 to 14 years 10.0%
15 to 19 years 7.1%
20 to 24 years 5.6%
25 to 34 years 15.2%
35 to 44 years 11.7%
45 to 54 years 10.9%
55 to 59 years 4.8%
60 to 64 years 5.4%
65 to 74 years 6.7%
75 to 84 years 3.7%
85 years and over 1.6%

Education levels in ZIP Code 87301

In ZIP Code 87301, 84.1% of the population graduated high school, while 20.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 5.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 10.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 32.4% in this McKinley County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 87301

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 5.3%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 10.6%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 32.4%
Some college, no degree 23.2%
Associate's degree 8.2%
Bachelor's degree 9.9%
Graduate or professional degree 10.5%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 87301. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 87301 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 87301. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 87301

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 87301 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 87301 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 88.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 87301 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 87301

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 88.6%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 87301. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 87301. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 87301

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 87301

In 87301, 57.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 13.4 minutes. Approximately 32.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 87301 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 10.7% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.7% of 87301 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 87301. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 87301

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 2.1%
Construction 3.5%
Manufacturing 4.0%
Wholesale trade 0.7%
Retail trade 10.3%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 2.2%
Information 3.2%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 4.4%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 8.4%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 32.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 10.7%
Other services, except public administration 7.4%
Public administration 10.5%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 87301

In ZIP Code 87301, 68.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 11.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.4% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.5% of homes. Lastly, 18.3% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this McKinley County region.

Language Spoken in 87301

Language Spoken Percent
English only 68.6%
Spanish 11.2%
Other Indo-European languages 0.4%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 1.5%
Other languages 18.3%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 87301. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 87301

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 87301, an estimated 20.0% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 14.6% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 2.7% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this McKinley County region.

Age of Housing in 87301

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 3.0%
Built between 2010 and 2013 2.7%
Built between 2000 and 2009 8.8%
Built between 1990 and 1999 14.2%
Built between 1980 and 1989 14.6%
Built between 1970 and 1979 20.0%
Built between 1960 and 1969 12.4%
Built between 1950 and 1959 10.0%
Built between 1940 and 1949 7.1%
Built in 1939 or earlier 7.1%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 87301. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 87301 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 87301, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 87301 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this McKinley County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 87301. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 87301

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 24
Credit reporting or credit repair services 16
Checking or savings account 5
Debt collection 3
Credit card or prepaid card 2
Other 3
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 87301

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 32
Improper use of your report 4
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 4
Attempts to collect debt not owed 2
Managing an account 2
Other 9
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 87301. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Utilities in ZIP Code 87301 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 87301 has an average daily solar radiation level of 6.39 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 55.1% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 3.03% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 87301. This visualizes electricity rates in 87301 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 87301

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 87301 10.96¢/kWh 10.24¢/kWh 5.83¢/kWh
New Mexico 15.26¢/kWh 11.46¢/kWh 5.05¢/kWh
United States 16.63¢/kWh 13.39¢/kWh 8.72¢/kWh

Solar Power in 87301

Month ZIP Code 87301 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 5.63 1.9 5.84
Feb 6.04 3 6.31
Mar 6.8 3.65 7.02
Apr 7.02 5.13 7.3
May 6.94 5.17 7.13
Jun 7.01 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.91 6.22 6.51
Aug 6.15 6.08 6.65
Sep 6.81 5.15 7.02
Oct 6.87 3.32 6.92
Nov 6.15 2.33 5.99
Dec 5.32 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 87301. This visualizes solar power levels in 87301 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.