ZIP code 87420: Shiprock, NM
87420 is a ZIP code in Shiprock, New Mexico, mainly in San Juan County, part of the Farmington, NM metro area. About 10,586 people live here.
- Population
- 10,586
- Median household income
- $36,335
- Typical home value
- $103,900ACS median value
- Median rent
- $692gross, per month
- Median age
- 36.4
- Homeowners
- 58.5%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 87420 details
| City | Shiprock |
|---|---|
| State | New Mexico |
| County | San Juan County |
| Metro area | Farmington, NM |
| Time zone | Mountain Time (UTC−7), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 552.3 sq mi, plus 0.9 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 19 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.2% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 32 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 36.86254, -108.93581 |
Median rent in 87420 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $582/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $564/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $716/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 87420
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86514 | Teec Nos Pos, AZ | 21.8 mi | 2,519 |
| 87421 | Waterflow, NM | 23.4 mi | 1,468 |
| 86544 | Red Valley, AZ | 24.8 mi | 1,472 |
| 81334 | Towaoc, CO | 26.5 mi | 1,389 |
| 84510 | Aneth, UT | 28.1 mi | — |
| 87461 | Sanostee, NM | 28.4 mi | 1,307 |
| 84534 | Montezuma Creek, UT | 30.5 mi | 2,473 |
| 87416 | Fruitland, NM | 33.0 mi | 4,546 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 87420?
A typical home in ZIP code 87420 is worth about $103,900 (ACS median value). The median household here earns $36,335 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with New Mexico average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $103,900 homeWhat can a $36,335 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 87420
What city is ZIP code 87420?
ZIP code 87420 is in Shiprock, NM, in San Juan County.
What county is ZIP code 87420 in?
87420 is mainly in San Juan County, New Mexico.
What is the population of ZIP code 87420?
About 10,586 people live in ZIP code 87420, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 87420 in?
87420 is in Mountain Time (UTC−7). It observes daylight saving time.