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Iyanbito, NM
Census-designated place in McKinley County, New Mexico. ZIP codes: 87316.
Population
1,233
Land area
9.5sq mi
People per sq mi
129
ZIP codes
1
Iyanbito and its ZIP codes
Iyanbito at a glance
- Iyanbito is about 7.4 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- The median household income is $52,500, 18% below the New Mexico median of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $49,300 (80% below New Mexico) and median rent is $642 a month.
Housing and community stats
Iyanbito, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,500
Poverty rate
32.2%
Median home value
$49,300
Median rent
$642/mo
Homeownership
85.3%
Bachelor's or higher
13.6%
Median age
35.6
Average commute
35.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (7), Mexican Americans (4).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McKinley County. PPP loans are for Iyanbito.
Unemployment rate
6.9%
Aug 2026, +1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,177
19,353 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$37,085
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$561M
FY 2026, $7,688 per person
How people get to work
Iyanbito, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.9%
- Carpooled4.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.7%
- Worked from home10.0%
Average one-way commute: 35.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Iyanbito, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
552
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
35
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 16°F
12.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Iyanbito, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.5%
U.S. 33.3% +8.2 pts
Diabetes
18.9%
U.S. 12.1% +6.8 pts
Smoking
28.7%
U.S. 12.8% +15.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.1%
U.S. 11.1% +3.0 pts
ZIP codes in Iyanbito
1 in or overlapping Iyanbito. Population shown
Cities near Iyanbito
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Fort WingateCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 2 |
| JamestownCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 2.7 |
| Church RockCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 18.3 |
| PinedaleCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 10.3 |
| SundanceCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 3.5 |
| White CliffsCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 0.4 |
| McGaffeyCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.8 |
| Continental DivideCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.7 |
| Catalpa CanyonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 7 |
| GallupCity | 14 mi | 20.2 |
| GamercoCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1 |
| PinehavenCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 7 |
| ThoreauCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 39.5 |
| Yah-ta-heyCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.4 |
| Twin LakesCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 9 |
| Brimhall NizhoniCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 16.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Iyanbito, NM in?
- Iyanbito is in McKinley County, New Mexico.
- What ZIP codes are in Iyanbito, NM?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Iyanbito include 87316.
- What is the population of Iyanbito, NM?
- About 1,233 people live in Iyanbito, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Iyanbito?
- Nearby places include Fort Wingate (4.2 mi), Jamestown (4.9 mi), Church Rock (5.5 mi), Pinedale (7.4 mi), Sundance (8.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023