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Shiprock, NM
Census-designated place in San Juan County, New Mexico.
Population
7,610
Land area
13.5sq mi
People per sq mi
563
ZIP codes
0
Shiprock and its ZIP codes
Shiprock at a glance
- Shiprock is about 32 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- It is the 31st most populous of 495 cities and towns in New Mexico.
- Households here earn a median of $35,900 a year, 44% less than the New Mexico figure of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $104,400 (58% below New Mexico) and median rent is $694 a month.
Local data for Shiprock, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Shiprock, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$35,900
Poverty rate
34.6%
Median home value
$104,400
Median rent
$694/mo
Homeownership
49.1%
Bachelor's or higher
11.6%
Median age
34.1
Average commute
28.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (151), Filipino Americans (73), Scottish Americans (35).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Juan County. PPP loans are for Shiprock.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,822
47,793 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,931
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.2B
FY 2026, $9,767 per person
How people get to work
Shiprock, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.5%
- Carpooled7.1%
- Public transit1.4%
- Walked7.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.2%
Average one-way commute: 28.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Shiprock, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
423
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
135
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 16°F
7.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Shiprock, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.7%
U.S. 33.3% +5.4 pts
Diabetes
17.6%
U.S. 12.1% +5.5 pts
Smoking
27.3%
U.S. 12.8% +14.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.4%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Shiprock
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WaterflowCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 8.1 |
| NenahnezadCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.5 |
| FruitlandCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2 |
| BeclabitoCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 7.5 |
| KirtlandTown | 19 mi | 1.7 |
| Upper FruitlandCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 7.7 |
| Ojo AmarilloCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2 |
| Teec Nos Pos, AZCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 14.3 |
| Red Rock, AZCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.2 |
| SanosteeCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 4.5 |
| Totah VistaCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 0.6 |
| La PlataCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 22.2 |
| Napi HeadquartersCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 4.5 |
| Towaoc, COCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 3.6 |
| FarmingtonCity | 29 mi | 34.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Shiprock, NM in?
- Shiprock is in San Juan County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Shiprock, NM?
- About 7,610 people live in Shiprock, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Shiprock?
- Nearby places include Waterflow (13 mi), Nenahnezad (16 mi), Fruitland (17 mi), Beclabito (19 mi), Kirtland (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023