City

Navajo, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  McKinley County  ·  New Mexico

👥3,017Population
💰$29,833Median HH Income▼ 61% below avg
🎂29.3Median Age
🏠$60,500Median Home Value▼ 78% below avg
🎓16.0%College Grads▼ 59% below avg
📊17.4%Unemployment▲ 256% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.7% Female 54.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 0.3%Hispanic: 2.2%Other: 2.1%Race
White0.3%
Hispanic2.2%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
28%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
20%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age29.3 yrs
Avg HH Size3.50
Below Poverty48.4% ▲ 384% above avg
College Grads16.0% ▼ 59% below avg
Unemployment17.4% ▲ 256% above avg
No HS Diploma23 (1.6%)
HS Graduate621 (43.2%)
Some College142 (9.9%)
Associates423 (29.4%)
Bachelors65 (4.5%)
Graduate Degree165 (11.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 43.2%Some College: 9.9%Associates: 29.4%Bachelors: 4.5%Graduate: 11.5%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad43.2%
Some College9.9%
Associates29.4%
Bachelors4.5%
Graduate11.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 32.4%Renter: 67.6%Tenure
Owner32.4%
Renter67.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
40%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$29,833 ▼ 61% below avg
Median Home Value$60,500 ▼ 78% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$636/mo
Total Housing Units1,089
Vacant Units229

Income Distribution

Under $25k
45%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
53%
About Navajo, NM

Navajo is a city in New Mexico, located in McKinley County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,017 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 29.3 years.

Economically, Navajo is a lower-income community. The median household income of $29,833 is well below the national average. Approximately 48.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 17.4%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Navajo is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $60,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $636 per month. At 32.4% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.

The population of Navajo is less-educated. 16.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 2.2%.

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

ZIP Codes in Navajo
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
87328 3,017 $29,833 $60,500 $636 17.4% 16.0% 32.4%