County ProfileNM
McKinley County
Population: 72,902 · 23 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
72,902
People
Median age
34.6
Housing
Total households
21,353
Income
Median household income
$47,668
Housing
Total housing units
25,304
Employment
Employment rate
43.9%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
13.3%
Healthcare
Insured population
83.2%
County details
Local time 00:51:58(MT)| Name | McKinley |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 23total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 8 Standard14 PO Box1 Unique |
| Area code | 505 |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (MT) |
| Coordinates | 35.5840616, -108.2532938 |
| Land area | 5,451.1 sq miles(14,118.2 km²) |
Map of McKinley county, New Mexico with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in McKinley County
Compare the largest cities in McKinley County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallup | 21,899 | $58,303 | 3ZIPs |
| Zuni | 7,454 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Yatahey | 4,235 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Mentmore | 2,965 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Crownpoint | 2,900 | $51,011 | 1ZIPs |
| Thoreau | 2,367 | $45,469 | 1ZIPs |
| Navajo | 1,942 | $32,208 | 1ZIPs |
| Church Rock | 1,542 | $35,083 | 1ZIPs |
| Gamerco | 1,343 | $48,977 | 1ZIPs |
| Prewitt | 842 | $19,074 | 1ZIPs |
| Brimhall | 835 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Rehoboth | 826 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Tohatchi | 785 | $48,125 | 1ZIPs |
| Mexican Springs | 717 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Ramah | 461 | $112,564 | 1ZIPs |
| Fort Wingate | 328 | $250,001 | 1ZIPs |
| Jamestown | 317 | $145,172 | 1ZIPs |
| Continental Divide | 187 | $61,284 | 1ZIPs |
| Bluewater | 174 | $122,750 | 1ZIPs |
| Smith Lake | 57 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Vanderwagen | 48 | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in McKinley County
Review the most populated postal areas across McKinley County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87301 | Gallup | $58,772 | 22,438 |
| 87327 | Zuni | $45,959 | 7,454 |
| 87313 | Crownpoint | $43,041 | 5,383 |
| 87311 | Church Rock | $33,641 | 5,120 |
| 87375 | Yatahey | $40,735 | 4,235 |
| 87323 | Thoreau | $51,616 | 4,050 |
| 87319 | Mentmore | $41,452 | 2,965 |
| 87328 | Navajo | $33,906 | 2,965 |
| 87305 | Gallup | $45,096 | 2,698 |
| 87326 | Vanderwagen | $34,773 | 2,437 |
| 87045 | Prewitt | $19,270 | 2,184 |
| 87325 | Tohatchi | $36,800 | 2,032 |
| 87321 | Ramah | $49,313 | 1,964 |
| 87316 | Fort Wingate | $84,875 | 1,596 |
| 87317 | Gamerco | $53,589 | 1,594 |
| 87310 | Brimhall | $39,896 | 835 |
| 87322 | Rehoboth | $29,286 | 826 |
| 87320 | Mexican Springs | $43,125 | 717 |
| 87005 | Bluewater | — | 613 |
| 87312 | Continental Divide | $48,977 | 575 |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS