Kirtland town, NM

ZIP 87417 — Economy & Jobs

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

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Kirtland town, NM (87417)

Median Income

$65,396

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+205

Wealth inflow

Population

6,507

Unemployment

15.1%

11.4pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 205 for ZIP 87417 (Kirtland town, 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

15.1%+308% vs US avg

Self-Employed

11.6%+90% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

29.8%+155% vs US avg

Establishments

713

Employees

~9 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining6.1%
Construction11.6%
Manufacturing3.5%
Wholesale trade0.7%
Retail trade11.5%
Transportation, utilities3.7%
Information1.6%
Finance, insurance, real estate3.5%
Professional, scientific, management2.0%
Education, health care, social23.6%
Arts, entertainment, food services17.2%
Other services4.5%
Public administration10.5%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 87417 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 15.2%, median income rose 31.2% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 0.9%.

Median Income

$65,396

-13% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate