Shiprock
Census-designated place in San Juan County, New Mexico
Shiprock is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in San Juan County, New Mexico, with 7,718 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,895 ft (1,492 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Waterflow, 12.3 miles E.
- 7,718residents (2020 Census)
- 4,895 ftelevation · 1,492 m
- 13.5 sq miland area · 35.0 km²
- 571 / sq mipopulation density
- 87421ZIP code
About Shiprock
Shiprock (Navajo: Naatʼáanii Nééz) is an unincorporated community on the Navajo reservation in San Juan County, New Mexico, United States. The population was 7,718 people in the 2020 census. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Shiprock as a census-designated place (CDP). It is part of the Farmington Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Shiprock is named after the nearby Shiprock rock formation. Since 1903, the town has been called Naat’áanii Nééz (meaning “tall leader” in the Navajo language) after the San Juan Indian Agency superintendent William T. Shelton who settled Shiprock for the United States government.
Diné College is a local four-year college (formerly Navajo Community College), a tribally controlled community college with seven other campuses across the Navajo Nation. It is the site of a Chapter House for the Navajo, a Bureau of Indian Affairs agency and the Northern Navajo Medical Center (an Indian Health Service hospital).
The town is a key road junction for truck traffic and tourists visiting the Four Corners, Mesa Verde, Shiprock and the Grand Canyon. It lies at the intersection of U.S. Route 64 and U.S. Route 491 (formerly U.S. Route 666). The annual Northern Navajo Fair is held every October. Since 1984, the community has hosted the Shiprock Marathon and Relay.
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Living in Shiprock
- Median household income
- $35,900
- Median home value
- $104,400
- Median rent
- $694/mo
- Median age
- 34.1
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Shiprock had 7,718 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,718 |
|---|---|
| Density | 571 per sq mi (220 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Shiprock at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | San Juan County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 7,718 (2020) |
| Land area | 13.52 sq mi (35.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.19 sq mi (0.50 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,895 ft (1,492 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.7889° N, 108.6943° W |
| ZIP code | 87421 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3572770 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Shiprock
- Waterflow12.3 mi E
- Nenahnezad15.4 mi E
- Fruitland16.9 mi E
- Beclabito17.4 mi W
- Kirtland18.2 mi E
- Ojo Amarillo19.1 mi E
- Upper Fruitland21.2 mi E
- Teec Nos Pos, AZ22.7 mi NW
- Red Rock, AZ24.3 mi SW
- Sanostee26.5 mi S
- Totah Vista27.6 mi E
- Napi Headquarters28.2 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Shiprock
What county is Shiprock in?
Shiprock is in San Juan County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Shiprock, NM?
7,718 people lived in Shiprock at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Shiprock, NM?
The ZIP code of Shiprock is 87421.
What is the elevation of Shiprock?
4,895 feet (1,492 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Shiprock?
Waterflow (12.3 mi), Nenahnezad (15.4 mi), Fruitland (16.9 mi), Beclabito (17.4 mi), Kirtland (18.2 mi).
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