87421 ZIP Code, Waterflow, NM
87421 is a ZIP code in Waterflow, New Mexico in San Juan County. It covers 33 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 87417, 87416 and 87401. 1,468 people live here in 466 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (72%). Median household income is $51,029, below the New Mexico median of $64,059.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Waterflow, NM
- County: San Juan County
- Land area: 33 sq mi
- Population: 1,468
- Median household income: $51,029
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,468 |
| Households | 466 |
| Median household income | $51,029 |
| Income per person | $20,177 |
| Median age | 36.8 |
| Homeowners | 71.9% |
| Median home value | $122,800 |
| Median rent | $1,616 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 28.2 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 35.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.0% |
| Broadband internet | 62.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 39.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 13.3% |
| $10–15K | 3.6% |
| $15–25K | 10.1% |
| $25–35K | 9.0% |
| $35–50K | 12.4% |
| $50–75K | 12.0% |
| $75–100K | 20.6% |
| $100–150K | 13.1% |
| $150–200K | 5.4% |
| $200K+ | 0.4% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 8.5% |
| 10–19 | 17.7% |
| 20–24 | 4.0% |
| 25–34 | 15.3% |
| 35–44 | 13.8% |
| 45–54 | 12.7% |
| 55–64 | 12.8% |
| 65–74 | 10.2% |
| 75+ | 4.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 14.4% |
| Owned outright | 38.5% |
| Rented | 20.7% |
| Vacant | 26.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 53.4% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 4.3% |
| 5–19 units | 0.6% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 41.7% |
Businesses in 87421
23 business establishments with 429 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 8
- Transportation and Warehousing: 4
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 87417 — Kirtland town, NM (9.9 mi)
- 87416 — Upper Fruitland CDP, NM (13.9 mi)
- 87401 — Farmington city, NM (19.2 mi)
- 87402 — Farmington city, NM (20.8 mi)
- 87420 — Shiprock CDP, NM (23.4 mi)
- 87415 — Flora Vista CDP, NM (24 mi)
- 87418 — La Plata CDP, NM (24 mi)
Areas that include 87421
- Waterflow, NM ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- San Juan County ZIP codes — 22 ZIP codes
- New Mexico ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 6 of 18: highest median household income in San Juan County
- No. 6 of 18: highest share of households with children in San Juan County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 87421, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 87421 in?
- 87421 is a Waterflow, NM mailing address. By land area, 16% lies inside Waterflow; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 87421 in?
- 87421 is in San Juan County.
- What is the population of 87421?
- About 1,468 people (±415), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,717.
- What is the median household income in 87421?
- $51,029 (±$19,095), compared with $64,059 for New Mexico as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 87421?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 87421 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 87421?
- The closest, measured center to center: 87417 (9.9 mi, Kirtland), 87416 (13.9 mi, Upper Fruitland), 87401 (19.2 mi, Farmington), 87402 (20.8 mi, Farmington), 87420 (23.4 mi, Shiprock) and 87415 (24 mi, Flora Vista).
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