Gallup, NM — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 87301 serves a portion of Gallup, New Mexico, within McKinley County. This community is home to approximately 55,098 residents, with a median age of 45.5 years. The median household income of $36,624 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $183,120 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 21% owner-occupied and 79% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Gallup is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 106 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 69% and an unemployment rate of 8.9%, 87301 reflects the economic character of McKinley County in New Mexico.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 55,098 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 20,954 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $36,624 | ↓ 46% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $183,120 | ↓ 39% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 106 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 8.9% | ↑ 128% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 9.8% | ↓ 14% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 69% | ↑ 97% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 45.5 yrs | ↑ 18% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 21% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 79% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 28,650 | — |