Shiprock CDP, NM

ZIP 87420 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Shiprock CDP, NM (87420)

Median Income

$38,079

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+349

Wealth inflow

Population

11,048

Unemployment

14.1%

10.4pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 349 for ZIP 87420 (Shiprock CDP, NM) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

14.1%+280% vs US avg

Self-Employed

9.2%+51% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

28.7%+145% vs US avg

Establishments

1,755

Employees

~45 per establishment — mix of small and larger employers

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining4.7%
Construction7.7%
Manufacturing3.3%
Wholesale trade0.6%
Retail trade6.2%
Transportation, utilities8.1%
Information0.7%
Finance, insurance, real estate1.5%
Professional, scientific, management2.1%
Education, health care, social41.9%
Arts, entertainment, food services13.5%
Other services2.7%
Public administration6.9%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 87420 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 7.4%, median income fell 7.9% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 15.2%.

Median Income

$38,079

-49% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate