Zip Code 87301
Gallup, New Mexico — Mckinley County
📍 ZIP code 87301 is in Gallup, Mckinley County, New Mexico.
ZIP code 87301 is located in Gallup, Mckinley County, New Mexico. It is a zip code in the Mountain (MST/MDT) Time Zone with an estimated population of 21,981. The area code for ZIP code 87301 is 505.
Quick Answer
Zip code 87301 is in Gallup, New Mexico (Mckinley County). It has a population of 21,981, median household income of $58,302, and median home value of $134,700.
Population
21,981
Income
$58,302
Home Value
$134,700
Climate
87°F / 16°F
About Zip Code 87301
Zip code 87301 is located in Gallup, New Mexico, within Mckinley County. Home to approximately 21,981 residents, this area sits at an elevation of 6635 ft and falls within the Mountain (MST/MDT) timezone. The local area code is 505.
The median household income is $58,302 per year, which is below the national median of $70,784. Homes in this zip code have a median value of $134,700, and the cost of living index is 62 (38% below the national average of 100).
Summers average a high of 87°F while winters drop to 16°F. The area receives about 13 in of rain and 21 in of snow annually. The zip code covers 82.5 square miles of land area.
Key Statistics
21,981
$58,302
$134,700
Mountain (MST/MDT)
505
6635 ft
82.5 sq mi
34.1
7,776
Advertisement
Compare With Nearby Zip Codes
| Metric | 87301 | 87317 | 87322 | 87375 | 87305 | 87319 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City | Gallup, NM | Gallup, NM | Rehoboth, NM | Gallup, NM | Gallup, NM | Mentmore, NM |
| Population | 21,981 | 2,079 | 649 | 4,547 | 1,844 | 3,205 |
| Median Income | $58,302 | $48,750 | $43,864 | $35,000 | $47,727 | $38,508 |
| Home Value | $134,700 | $0 | $55,300 | $37,200 | $49,700 | $29,600 |
| Cost of Living | 62 | 85 | 85 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| Median Age | 34.1 | 28.7 | 25.7 | 37.9 | 33.1 | 28.6 |
Cost of Living
100 = National Average. Gallup's cost of living is 38% below the national average.
vs. State Avg
Below
Affordability
Very Affordable
Income-to-Home
2.3x
Demographics
Zip code 87301 has a population of 21,981 people with a median age of 34.1. There are 7,776 housing units in this area.
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates.
Population History
Gallup (87301) population trend from 2010 to 2024
↓ -22.5%Source: U.S. Census Bureau estimates and American Community Survey data.
Climate & Weather
87°F
16°F
13 in
21 in
Gallup experiences warm summers with average highs around 87°F. Winters are cold with lows averaging 16°F. The area receives about 21 in of snow per year.
Advertisement
Housing & Economy
Median Home Value
$134,700
Median Household Income
$58,302
With 7,776 housing units across 82.5 square miles, 87301 has a housing density of 94 units per square mile. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.3x.
Location & Geography
Latitude
35.5350°
Longitude
-108.7379°
Land Area
82.5 sq mi
Water Area
0 sq mi
Nearby Zip Codes
Zip codes closest to 87301 (Gallup, NM) with distances:
All Zip Codes in Gallup, NM
Other zip codes serving Gallup:
ZIP Codes with Similar Income Nationwide
The five U.S. ZIP codes whose median household income is closest to 87301's $58,302. A way to compare Gallup to economically similar communities elsewhere in the country.
Computed from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates by the Zip Code Near Me Data Team.
ZIP Codes with Similar Demographics
The five U.S. ZIP codes whose racial and ethnic composition most closely matches 87301 (Gallup, NM). Similarity is measured by cosine distance on the five-category ACS demographic vector.
Computed from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates by the Zip Code Near Me Data Team.
Explore New Mexico
Popular "Near Me" Searches
Advertisement
People Also Ask
What zip code is Gallup, New Mexico?
Gallup, New Mexico uses zip code 87301 along with 4 other zip codes.
What county is zip code 87301 in?
Zip code 87301 is located in Mckinley County, New Mexico.
What is the population of zip code 87301?
The population of zip code 87301 is 21,981 with a median age of 34.1.
Is 87301 in Gallup, New Mexico?
Yes, zip code 87301 is in Gallup, Mckinley County, New Mexico. The area code is 505.
Frequently Asked Questions
What city is zip code 87301 in?
Zip code 87301 is in Gallup, New Mexico. It is part of Mckinley County and uses the Mountain (MST/MDT) timezone.
What is zip code 87301?
Zip code 87301 is a U.S. postal code in Gallup, New Mexico (Mckinley County). It has a population of 21,981 and covers 82.5 square miles.
What is the population of zip code 87301?
The population of zip code 87301 (Gallup, NM) is 21,981 with a median age of 34.1. There are approximately 7,776 housing units in this area.
What is the median income in zip code 87301?
The median household income in zip code 87301 (Gallup, NM) is $58,302 per year. The cost of living index is 62 (100 = national average).
What is the average home price in zip code 87301?
The median home value in zip code 87301 (Gallup, NM) is $134,700. The cost of living index is 62 compared to the national average of 100.
What county is zip code 87301 in?
Zip code 87301 is located in Mckinley County, New Mexico. The primary city is Gallup.
What is the area code for zip code 87301?
Zip code 87301 in Gallup, NM uses area code 505. It is located in the Mountain (MST/MDT) timezone.
Is zip code 87301 a good place to live?
Zip code 87301 (Gallup, NM) has a cost of living index of 62 (100 = national average), a median household income of $58,302, and median home values of $134,700. The median age is 34.1. Visit the full page for demographics, climate, and nearby zip code comparisons.
What is the cost of living in zip code 87301?
The cost of living index for zip code 87301 (Gallup, NM) is 62, where 100 represents the national average. This area is below the national average. Median home value: $134,700.
What schools serve zip code 87301?
Zip code 87301 in Gallup, New Mexico is served by the local school district of Mckinley County. For specific school information, check your state's department of education or GreatSchools.org.
All demographic data on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. ZIP code boundary and delivery data is sourced from the United States Postal Service (USPS). Data is updated periodically and may not reflect the most current figures. Census Bureau ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) may differ slightly from USPS ZIP code boundaries.
People Also Searched For
Data Sources
- Population, income, housing, age, and demographics
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2019-2023 vintage.
- ZIP to city and county mapping
- USPS and HUD-USPS ZIP-County Crosswalk.
- Time zones and area codes
- IANA tz database and NANPA.
- Elevation
- U.S. Geological Survey National Elevation Dataset (NED), via the USGS Elevation Point Query Service. Mapped to each ZCTA centroid coordinates. Last refreshed 2026-05-19.
- Last refreshed
- 2026-05-18.