Gallup city, NM

ZIP 87301 — 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 Gallup city, NM (87301)

Median Income

$58,302

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+694

Wealth inflow

Population

21,981

Unemployment

5.8%

2.1pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 694 for ZIP 87301 (Gallup city, 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

5.8%+58% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.5%-42% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

30.9%+165% vs US avg

785

Establishments

12,426

Employees

~16 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.7%
Construction5.3%
Manufacturing1.8%
Wholesale trade0.3%
Retail trade18.5%
Transportation, utilities2.5%
Information2.5%
Finance, insurance, real estate3.8%
Professional, scientific, management4.9%
Education, health care, social33.4%
Arts, entertainment, food services12.0%
Other services7.0%
Public administration7.2%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 87301 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 11.0%, median income rose 8.8% (inflation-adjusted), home values decreased 7.2%.

Median Income

$58,302

-22% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate