US ZIP Code
87040

Paguate, NM

Cibola County  ·  New Mexico

● Active
👥 325 Population ↓ 25% since 2019
🎂 43.8 Median Age ↑ 7% since 2019
🎓 15.8% College Grads
▼ 59% below avg
📊 0.0% Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg ↓ 100% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code87040
CityPaguate
StateNew Mexico (NM)
CountyCibola County
Area Code505
Elevation6,113 ft
Latitude35.137707
Longitude-107.412885
TimezoneDenver (DST)
FIPS35006
ZIP TypePO Box
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 28.0% (91) Female 72.0% (234) ♀

Age Breakdown

5–17
19%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
44%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.8 yrs ↑ 7% since 2019
Avg Household Size4.33
Below Poverty32.3% ▲ 223% above avg
College Grads15.8% ▼ 59% below avg
Unemployment0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
HS Graduate159 (67.9%)
Associates38 (16.2%)
Bachelors37 (15.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 67.9%Associates: 16.2%Bachelors: 15.8%Edu
HS Grad67.9%
Associates16.2%
Bachelors15.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 100%Tenure
Owner100.0%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–100k
100%

Financials

Total Units119
Vacant Units44
Avg HH Size4.33

Income Distribution

Under $25k
84%
$100k–150k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
64%
Work From Home
36%

Commute Time

15–30 min
49%
Over 45 min
51%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
14%
2000+
86%

Summary

Total Units119
Vacant44
Owner Occupied100.0%
Renter Occupied0.0%
Avg HH Size4.33
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 87040 is in Paguate, NM, in Cibola County.
ZIP code 87040 is located in New Mexico (NM).
ZIP code 87040 is in Cibola County, NM.
ZIP 87040 observes the Denver timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 87040 is 325 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 87040

ZIP code 87040 is located in Paguate, New Mexico, within Cibola County. With a population of 325, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.8 years.

The population of 87040 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 0.0%. Residents are less-educated — 15.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 32.3%.

A notably high share of workers — 36% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 64%.

Overall, ZIP code 87040 in Paguate, NM is characterized as less-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied.