City

Nageezi, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  San Juan County  ·  New Mexico

👥1,661Population
💰$17,931Median HH Income▼ 77% below avg
🎂38.3Median Age
🏠$52,600Median Home Value▼ 81% below avg
🎓17.4%College Grads▼ 55% below avg
📊12.1%Unemployment▲ 147% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 0.4%Hispanic: 0.3%Other: 0.2%Race
White0.4%
Hispanic0.3%
Other0.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
2%
25–44
33%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.3 yrs
Avg HH Size3.55
Below Poverty50.3% ▲ 403% above avg
College Grads17.4% ▼ 55% below avg
Unemployment12.1% ▲ 147% above avg
HS Graduate506 (61.6%)
Some College40 (4.9%)
Associates132 (16.1%)
Bachelors127 (15.5%)
Graduate Degree16 (1.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 61.6%Some College: 4.9%Associates: 16.1%Bachelors: 15.5%Graduate: 1.9%Edu
HS Grad61.6%
Some College4.9%
Associates16.1%
Bachelors15.5%
Graduate1.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.5%Renter: 13.5%Tenure
Owner86.5%
Renter13.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
48%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$17,931 ▼ 77% below avg
Median Home Value$52,600 ▼ 81% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$692/mo
Total Housing Units616
Vacant Units148

Income Distribution

Under $25k
62%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
1%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
7%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
56%
About Nageezi, NM

Nageezi is a city in New Mexico, located in San Juan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,661 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.3 years.

Economically, Nageezi is a lower-income community. The median household income of $17,931 is well below the national average. Approximately 50.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.1%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Nageezi is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $52,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $692 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Nageezi is less-educated. 17.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 0.4%.

Nageezi, NM offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New Mexico.

ZIP Codes in Nageezi
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
87037 1,661 $17,931 $52,600 $692 12.1% 17.4% 86.5%