| ZIP Code | 87020 |
|---|---|
| City | Grants |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Cibola County |
| Area Code | 505 |
| Elevation | 7,143 ft |
| Latitude | 35.014369 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -107.925009 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 35006 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.72 |
| Below Poverty | 22.8% ▲ 128% above avg |
| College Grads | 32.9% ▼ 15% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.1% ▼ 37% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 118 (1.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,850 (25.1%) |
| Some College | 1,517 (20.6%) |
| Associates | 1,460 (19.8%) |
| Bachelors | 572 (7.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,851 (25.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $67,511 ▼ 12% below avg ↑ 70% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $154,900 ▼ 44% below avg ↑ 47% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $741/mo ↑ 8% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,593 |
| Vacant Units | 700 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.72 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,593 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 700 |
| Owner Occupied | 63.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 36.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.72 |
ZIP code 87020 is located in Grants, New Mexico, within Cibola County. With a population of 11,874, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.5 years. Economically, 87020 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $67,511 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 87020 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $154,900 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $741 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 63.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 47% since 2019.
The population of 87020 is majority Hispanic (53.05%). Residents are moderately educated — 32.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 22.8%. Household income has grown by 70% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 87020 stands at 3.1%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.
Overall, ZIP code 87020 in Grants, NM is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 11,874 residents, a median household income of $67,511, and a median home value of $154,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Mexico.