Zuni, New Mexico

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Population in July 2007: 7,262.
Males: 3,479  (47.9%)
Females: 3,783  (52.1%)
Median resident age:

28.0 years
New Mexico median age:

34.6 years

Zip code: 87327

Estimated median household income in 2022: $38,549 (it was $21,122 in 2000)
Zuni:

$38,549
NM:

$59,726

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $13,744 (it was $6,976 in 2000)

Zuni CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $96,977 (it was $52,200 in 2000)
Zuni:

$96,977
NM:

$243,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $150,675; detached houses: $171,344; townhouses or other attached units: $157,130; in 2-unit structures: $99,669; mobile homes: $111,793
March 2022 cost of living index in Zuni: 84.0 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Zuni, NM (2000)
    • 7,30694.3%American Indian alone
    • 2232.9%White alone
    • 1632.1%Hispanic
    • 490.6%Two or more races
    • 40.05%Black alone
    • 40.05%Asian alone

Races in Zuni detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of New Mexico and other state lists, there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Zuni, New Mexico as of May 08, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Zuni is 1,816 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.


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Current Local Time: MST time zone

Land area: 503.2 square miles.

Population density: 14 people per square mile   (very low).

Zuni, New Mexico map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Zuni CCD:

0.5% ($254)
New Mexico:

0.7% ($699)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Rio Rancho, NM (119.7 miles , pop. 51,765).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Albuquerque, NM (122.5 miles , pop. 448,607).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (217.7 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Black Rock, NM (1.2 miles ),
Zuni Pueblo, NM (2.1 miles ),
Ramah, NM (4.1 miles ),
Pinehill, NM (4.7 miles),
Zuni-Ramah Navajo, NM (4.8 miles ),
Lupton, AZ (4.8 miles),
Fence Lake, NM (5.1 miles),
Red Rock, NM (5.3 miles )

Latitude: 35.10 N, Longitude: 108.78 W

Area code: 505

Distribution of median household income in Zuni, NM in 2022
Zuni satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.7%
New Mexico:

3.6%
Most common industries in Zuni, NM (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (16.5%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (14.9%)
  • Public administration (10.9%)
  • Health care (10.3%)
  • Construction (8.6%)
  • Jewelry, luggage, leather goods stores (5.8%)
  • Social assistance (4.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (15.8%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (15.4%)
  • Public administration (12.8%)
  • Educational services (11.3%)
  • Health care (7.2%)
  • Jewelry, luggage, leather goods stores (4.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (3.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (20.9%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (14.5%)
  • Health care (12.9%)
  • Public administration (9.3%)
  • Social assistance (8.6%)
  • Jewelry, luggage, leather goods stores (7.3%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (3.5%)
Most common occupations in Zuni, NM (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (17.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.8%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (4.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (2.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (19.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Carpenters (4.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.1%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (3.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (2.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (15.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (8.2%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (7.4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.1%)
  • Child care workers (4.6%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (3.8%)

Average climate in Zuni, New Mexico

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Earthquake activity:

Zuni-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New Mexico state average. It is 1160% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/28/1992 at 11:57:34, a magnitude 7.6 (6.2 MB, 7.6 MS, 7.3 MW, Depth: 0.7 mi, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 445.8 miles away from the city center, causing 3 deaths (1 shaking deaths, 2 other deaths) and 400 injuries, causing $100,000,000 total damage and $40,000,000 insured losses
On 10/16/1999 at 09:46:44, a magnitude 7.4 (6.3 MB, 7.4 MS, 7.2 MW, 7.3 ML) earthquake occurred 436.8 miles away from the city center
On 5/19/1940 at 04:36:40, a magnitude 7.2 (7.2 UK) earthquake occurred 416.8 miles away from Zuni center, causing $33,000,000 total damage
On 12/31/1934 at 18:45:56, a magnitude 7.1 (7.1 UK) earthquake occurred 434.3 miles away from Zuni center
On 10/15/1979 at 23:16:54, a magnitude 7.0 (5.7 MB, 6.9 MS, 7.0 ML, 6.4 MW) earthquake occurred 424.2 miles away from the city center
On 7/21/1952 at 11:52:14, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK) earthquake occurred 578.7 miles away from Zuni center, causing $50,000,000 total damage
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in McKinley County (10) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 6, Storms: 6, Fires: 2, Hurricane: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snow: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers in Zuni:

  • ZUNI COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER (Government - Federal, ROUTE 301 NORTH B STREET)
  • RED ROCKS DIALYSIS - ZUNI (301 NORTH B ST)
  • ZUNI HOME HEALTH CARE AGENCY, INC (ROUTE 301 NORTH BLVD #52)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Zuni:

  • San Juan College (about 121 miles; Farmington, NM; Full-time enrollment: 5,112)
  • Central New Mexico Community College (about 122 miles; Albuquerque, NM; FT enrollment: 19,398)
  • University of New Mexico-Main Campus (about 122 miles; Albuquerque, NM; FT enrollment: 23,042)
  • University of Phoenix-Albuquerque Campus (about 125 miles; Albuquerque, NM; FT enrollment: 2,335)
  • Fort Lewis College (about 159 miles; Durango, CO; FT enrollment: 3,631)
  • Santa Fe Community College (about 160 miles; Santa Fe, NM; FT enrollment: 3,047)
  • Coconino Community College (about 163 miles; Flagstaff, AZ; FT enrollment: 2,090)

Public high schools in Zuni:

  • ZUNI HIGH (Students: 468, Location: 71 RTE 301 NORTH, Grades: 9-12)
  • TWIN BUTTES HIGH (Students: 61, Location: 16 SANDY SPRINGS RD, Grades: 9-12)

Public elementary/middle schools in Zuni:

Private elementary/middle schools in Zuni:

  • ST ANTHONY INDIAN SCHOOL (Students: 130, Location: 11 ST ANTHONY DR, Grades: PK-8)
  • ZUNI CHRISTIAN MISSION SCHOOL (Students: 63, Location: 19 C PIA MESA, Grades: KG-8)
See full list of schools located in Zuni

Library in Zuni:

  • ZUNI PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $154,803; Location: 27 E. CHAVEZ CIRCLE; 12,862 books; 317 audio materials; 1,217 video materials; 14 local licensed databases; 37 state licensed databases; 29 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Zuni: Nutria Campground (A), COA Number 1 Windmill (B), Bosson Ranch (C), Kechiba:wa Ruin (D), Ojo Pueblo (E), Soldado Ruin (F), Pueblo de los Muertos Historic Site (G), Yellow House Historic Site (H), Heshotauthla Historic Site (I), Kwa'kin'a Historic Site (J), Kyaki:ma Historic Site (K), Village of the Great Kivas Historic Site (L), Zuni Weather Station (M), Pueblo of Zuni Volunteer Fire and Emergency Medical Services Station 2 Zuni Village (N), Museum of Zuni (O), Pueblo of Zuni Volunteer Fire and Emergency Medical Services Station 1 Black Rock (P). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Zuni: Saint Anthony Parish (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Reservoirs: Nutria Diversion Reservoir (A), Pescado Reservoir (B), Tekapo Reservoir (C), Eustace Lake (D), Nutria Reservoir Number 3 (E), Jacks Lake (F), Upper Galestina Number One A Reservoir (G), Black Rock Reservoir (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Bosson Wash (A), Oak Wash (B), Rio Pescado (C), Rio Nutria (D), Cebolla Creek (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Zuni: Pueblo of Zuni Historical Marker (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: Zuni Tribal Archives (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 22 B Avenue) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

Hotel: Inn at Halona (23 Pia Mesa) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

McKinley County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

4.0 people
New Mexico:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

84.7%
Whole state:

65.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

9.0%
Whole state:

8.2%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.7% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.5% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

45.9%
Whole state:

18.4%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

21.0%
Whole state:

7.8%
27 people in local jails and other municipal confinement facilities in 2010
9 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010

People in group quarters in Zuni in 2000:

  • 27 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 12 people in religious group quarters
  • 9 people in wards in general hospitals for patients who have no usual home elsewhere
  • 6 people in homes for the mentally retarded
  • 4 people in other noninstitutional group quarters

For population 15 years and over in Zuni:

Marital status in Zuni, NM
  • Never married: 39.4%
  • Now married: 49.1%
  • Separated: 2.9%
  • Widowed: 6.4%
  • Divorced: 5.1%

For population 25 years and over in Zuni:

  • High school or higher: 64.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.0%
  • Unemployed: 18.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 13.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.3
New Mexico average:

14.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Zuni, NM (based on McKinley County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic13,20012
Other9,91015
Evangelical Protestant8,67573
Mainline Protestant5744
Black Protestant1311
None39,002-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 13
McKinley County:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:

1.44 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
McKinley County:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.21 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Here:

0.29 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:

0.32 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 48
McKinley County:

6.86 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 43
This county:

6.14 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:

7.12 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
McKinley County:

11.4%
State:

6.4%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

32.8%
State:

22.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

12.0%
New Mexico:

11.5%

Strongest AM radio stations in Zuni:

  • KHAC (880 AM; 43 kW; TSE BONITO, NM; Owner: WESTERN INDIAN MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KTNN (660 AM; 50 kW; WINDOW ROCK, AZ; Owner: THE NAVAJO NATION)
  • KGAK (1330 AM; 5 kW; GALLUP, NM; Owner: KRJG, INC.)
  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KRKE (1100 AM; 5 kW; MILAN, NM; Owner: CIBOLA RADIO COMPANY)
  • KMIA (710 AM; 50 kW; BLACK CANYON CITY, AZ; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KFLT (830 AM; 50 kW; TUCSON, AZ; Owner: FAMILY LIFE B/CING SYSTEM, INC.)
  • KFNX (1100 AM; 50 kW; CAVE CREEK, AZ; Owner: NORTH AMERICAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KTHR (1230 AM; 1 kW; GALLUP, NM; Owner: MILLENNIUM MEDIA, INC.)
  • KMIK (1580 AM; 50 kW; TEMPE, AZ; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • KPXQ (1360 AM; 50 kW; GLENDALE, AZ; Owner: COMMON GROUND BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKIM (1000 AM; 10 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: AGM-NEVADA, LLC)
  • KINF (1020 AM; 50 kW; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: JAMES CRYSTAL HOLDINGS OF NEW MEXICO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Zuni:

  • KSHI (90.9 FM; ZUNI, NM; Owner: ZUNI COMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY)
  • KXXI (93.7 FM; GALLUP, NM; Owner: MILLENNIUM MEDIA, INC.)
  • KGLX (99.1 FM; GALLUP, NM; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • K297AG (107.3 FM; ZUNI, NM; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KYVA (103.7 FM; GRANTS, NM; Owner: MILLENNIUM MEDIA, INC.)
  • KKOR (94.5 FM; GALLUP, NM; Owner: MILLENNIUM MEDIA, INC.)
  • KGLP (91.7 FM; GALLUP, NM; Owner: GALLUP PUBLIC RADIO)
  • KXTC (99.9 FM; THOREAU, NM; Owner: KXTC, L.L.C.)
  • KQLV (105.5 FM; GRANTS, NM; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KTDB (89.7 FM; RAMAH, NM; Owner: RAMAH NAVAJO SCHOOL BOARD, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Zuni:

  • K43DL (Channel 43; ZUNI, NM; Owner: ZUNI PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT)
  • K08HQ (Channel 8; CHINLE, AZ; Owner: KOB-TV, LLC)
  • K02EY (Channel 2; ZUNI, NM; Owner: ZUNI TRIBE T.V.)
  • K09FR (Channel 9; ZUNI PUEBLO, NM; Owner: ZUNI COMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY)
  • K16DL (Channel 16; ZUNI PUEBLO, NM; Owner: KOB-TV, LLC)
  • K39FY (Channel 39; ZUNI, NM; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION)
Zuni fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Zuni fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Zuni)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

23 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers in Zuni, NM)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

18 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: KC5BOT, Licensee ID: L00664367, Grant Date: 04/11/2013, Expiration Date: 06/29/2023, Certifier: Bradley V Peyketewa, Registrant: Bradley V Peyketewa, 02a Laweka St, Zuni, NM 87327

  • Call Sign: KC2SHL, Licensee ID: L01329314, Grant Date: 07/15/2017, Expiration Date: 10/04/2027, Certifier: Yan Lok Timothy Tong, Registrant: Yan Lok Timothy Tong, Zuni, NM 87329


2006 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2006 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 15. The highest number of reported fires - 32 took place in 2007, and the least - 1 in 2006. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Zuni, NM When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (59.3%), and Structure Fires (29.1%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Zuni, NM
    • 11859.3%Outside Fires
    • 5829.1%Structure Fires
    • 136.5%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 105.0%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Zuni, NM
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Zuni, NM
  • 63.4%Wood
  • 28.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.7%Utility gas
  • 3.1%Electricity
  • 1.3%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Zuni, NM
  • 55.6%Wood
  • 28.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 6.9%Utility gas
  • 6.6%Electricity
  • 2.1%Coal or coke


Zuni compared to New Mexico state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.

Zuni on our top lists:

  • #1 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the highest percentage of workers working at home, population 5,000+"
  • #1 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: miscellaneous manufacturing (population 5,000+)"
  • #1 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: miscellaneous manufacturing (population 5,000+)"
  • #1 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: jewelry, luggage, and leather goods stores (population 5,000+)"
  • #1 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: other production occupations including supervisors (population 5,000+)"
  • #2 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: jewelry, luggage, and leather goods stores (population 5,000+)"
  • #2 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: other production occupations including supervisors (population 5,000+)"
  • #3 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: judges, magistrates, and other judicial workers (population 5,000+)"
  • #7 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (population 5,000+)"
  • #9 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most people below 50% of the poverty level, excluding cities with 15% or more of residents in college and with the median age below 28 (population 5,000+)"
  • #10 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: nonmetallic mineral products (population 5,000+)"
  • #24 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: social assistance (population 5,000+)"
  • #26 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: other sales and related workers including supervisors (population 5,000+)"
  • #29 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (population 5,000+)"
  • #30 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the least people driving a car to work alone (population 5,000+)"
  • #31 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest house values disparities (population 5,000+)"
  • #38 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: miscellaneous durable goods merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #38 on the list of "Top 100 highest located cities (pop. 5,000+)"
  • #59 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations (population 5,000+)"
  • #61 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: miscellaneous durable goods merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #29 (87327) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Irish first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"
  • #39 (87327) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Dutch first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"
  • #5 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that drank alcohol in the past 30 days"
  • #14 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents that smoked 100+ cigarettes in their lives"
  • #32 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest increase in the number of deaths per 1000 residents 2000-2006 to 2007-2013 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #39 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for Obama (Democrat) in the 2012 Presidential Election (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #78 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the worst general health status score of residents (1-5), 3 years of data"
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