ZIP Code 87420 - Shiprock New Mexico

ZIP Code 87420 is located in Shiprock New Mexico. Portions of 87420 are also in Beclabito and Sheep Springs and Crystal and Naschitti. 87420 is entirely within San Juan County. Regionally, it is located in the Albuquerque-Santa Fe Area.

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ZIP Code 87420 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameShiprock
Primary CountySan Juan County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)11,051
Area Code(s)505
Current Time
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87420 Demographics

87420 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in New Mexico based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 87420 is Native American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 87420 is Native American. The current unemployment level in 87420 is 6.9%.

Population11,051
Population Growth Rate-9.60%
Population Density7 People per Square Mile
Total Households3,510
Percentage High Income Households0.3%
Median Houshold Income (2021)$35,566
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020)$38,510
Current Unemployment Rate (February 2024)6.9%
Majority Race/EthnictyNative American - 95.56%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyNative American - 94.68%

87420 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White1701.51%
Black40.04%
Hispanic2372.1%
Asian890.79%
Native American10,76895.49%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander80.07%

87420 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White50.21%
Black30.12%
Hispanic361.49%
Asian170.71%
Native American2,34997.43%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander10.04%

87420 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College1232.07%
Bachelor Degree3676.18%
High School Diploma2,24037.74%
No High School Diploma781.31%
GED or Alternate2163.64%
1 or More Years of College1,34022.57%
Associates Degree1,10218.56%
Masters Degree3225.42%
Professional Degree641.08%
Doctorate Degree841.42%

87420 Geography

Coordinates36.49813461,-108.73573303
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 87420
RegionAlbuquerque-Santa Fe Area
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaFarmington, NM
Time ZoneMountain Daylight Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Area1635 Square Miles

87420 Politics

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87420 Schools

87420 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 6b: -5F to 0F
Average First Frost DateOctober 1 - 10
Average Last Frost DateMay 11 - 20
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneBSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate
Ecoregion20b - Shale and Sedimentary Basins

87420 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)17222834435158574836261837
Avg Max Temp (°F)44526170799094918472564570
Avg Precip (In.).63.52.54.43.6.23.761.14.73.75.68.617.62

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