| ZIP Code | 87323 |
| ZIP Code Name | Thoreau |
| Primary County | Mckinley County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 4,159 |
| Area Code(s) | 505 / 575 |
| Current Time | MDT |
87323 is a United States ZIP Code located in Thoreau New Mexico. Portions of 87323 are also in Borrego Pass and Prewitt and Bluewater and Red Rock Ranch. 87323 is primarily within Mckinley County with some portions in Sandoval County and Cibola County. 87323 is within the Albuquerque-Santa Fe Area.
87323 can be classified socioeconically as a Lower Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in New Mexico based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 87323 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 87323 is Native American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 87323 is Native American. The current unemployment level in 87323 is 9.0%.
| Population | 4,159 |
| Population Growth Rate | 8.17% |
| Population Density | 3 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,338 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.2% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $32,984 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $33,860 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (August 2023) | 9.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Native American - 63.18% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Native American - 90.66% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 742 | 14.86% |
| Black | 11 | 0.22% |
| Hispanic | 1,078 | 21.59% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.1% |
| Native American | 3,151 | 63.12% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 5 | 0.1% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14 | 1.51% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 49 | 5.29% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.76% |
| Native American | 854 | 92.22% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.22% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 61 | 2.9% |
| Bachelor Degree | 295 | 14% |
| High School Diploma | 1,144 | 54.3% |
| No High School Diploma | 24 | 1.14% |
| GED or Alternate | 29 | 1.38% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 282 | 13.38% |
| Associates Degree | 161 | 7.64% |
| Masters Degree | 100 | 4.75% |
| Professional Degree | 6 | 0.28% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2 | 0.09% |
| Coordinates | 35.54811478,-107.60386658 |
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| Region | Albuquerque-Santa Fe Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Gallup, NMAlbuquerque, NMGrants, NM |
| Time Zone | Mountain Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Denver |
| Area | 1284 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a: -10F to -5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | September 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | June 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 22i - San Juan/Chaco Tablelands and Mesas | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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