City

Shiprock, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  San Juan County  ·  New Mexico

👥11,048Population
💰$38,079Median HH Income▼ 50% below avg
🎂35.4Median Age
🏠$101,600Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓24.1%College Grads▼ 38% below avg
📊14.1%Unemployment▲ 188% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 1%Hispanic: 2.8%Asian: 0.9%Other: 1.5%Race
White1.0%
Hispanic2.8%
Asian0.9%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
10%
25–44
30%
45–64
25%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.4 yrs
Avg HH Size3.43
Below Poverty27.8% ▲ 178% above avg
College Grads24.1% ▼ 38% below avg
Unemployment14.1% ▲ 188% above avg
No HS Diploma65 (1%)
HS Graduate2,093 (32.2%)
Some College626 (9.6%)
Associates2,155 (33.1%)
Bachelors786 (12.1%)
Graduate Degree784 (12%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 32.2%Some College: 9.6%Associates: 33.1%Bachelors: 12.1%Graduate: 12%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad32.2%
Some College9.6%
Associates33.1%
Bachelors12.1%
Graduate12.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 54.9%Renter: 45.1%Tenure
Owner54.9%
Renter45.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
29%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$38,079 ▼ 50% below avg
Median Home Value$101,600 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$693/mo
Total Housing Units3,978
Vacant Units783

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
53%
About Shiprock, NM

Shiprock is a city in New Mexico, located in San Juan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,048 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.4 years.

Economically, Shiprock is a lower-income community. The median household income of $38,079 is well below the national average. Approximately 27.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 14.1%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Shiprock is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $101,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $693 per month.

The population of Shiprock is less-educated. 24.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 2.8%.

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

ZIP Codes in Shiprock
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
87420 11,048 $38,079 $101,600 $693 14.1% 24.1% 54.9%