| ZIP Code | 87026 |
|---|---|
| City | Laguna |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Cibola County |
| Area Code | 505 |
| Elevation | 6,213 ft |
| Latitude | 34.981149 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -107.207734 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 35061 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 32.8 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.76 |
| Below Poverty | 26.7% ▲ 167% above avg |
| College Grads | 26.8% ▼ 31% below avg |
| Unemployment | 18.3% ▲ 274% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 58 (3.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 459 (26.2%) |
| Some College | 241 (13.7%) |
| Associates | 525 (29.9%) |
| Bachelors | 303 (17.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 167 (9.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $43,996 ▼ 42% below avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Rent | $383/mo ↑ 9% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,123 |
| Vacant Units | 208 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.76 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,123 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 208 |
| Owner Occupied | 70.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 29.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.76 |
ZIP code 87026 is located in Laguna, New Mexico, within Cibola County. With a population of 3,465, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 32.8 years. Economically, 87026 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $43,996 is below the national average.
Renters can expect to pay around $383 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 70.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community.
The population of 87026 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 8.0%. Residents are moderately educated — 26.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 26.7%. Household income has grown by 27% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 87026 stands at 18.3%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 68%.
Overall, ZIP code 87026 in Laguna, NM is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied.