| ZIP Code | 87312 |
|---|---|
| City | Continental Divide |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | McKinley County |
| Area Code | 505 |
| Elevation | 7,059 ft |
| Latitude | 35.42909 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -108.345404 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 35031 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.2 yrs ↑ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.43 |
| Below Poverty | 25.0% ▲ 150% above avg |
| College Grads | 39.7% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 7.0% ▲ 44% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 143 (40.5%) |
| Associates | 68 (19.3%) |
| Bachelors | 36 (10.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 104 (29.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $46,172 ▼ 39% below avg ↑ 99% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Total Units | 229 |
| Vacant Units | 18 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.43 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 229 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 18 |
| Owner Occupied | 97.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 2.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.43 |
ZIP code 87312 is located in Continental Divide, New Mexico, within McKinley County. With a population of 724, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.2 years. Economically, 87312 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $46,172 is below the national average.
The population of 87312 is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 9.5%. Residents are moderately educated — 39.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 25.0%. Household income has grown by 99% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 87312 stands at 7.0%, which is above the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 67%.
Overall, ZIP code 87312 in Continental Divide, NM is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied.