New Mexico ZIP Codes & Demographics
427 ZIP codes · 33 counties · 20+ cities
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.38 |
| Below Poverty | 17.7% ▲ 77% above avg |
| College Grads | 40.9% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 6.0% ▲ 23% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 23,033 (1.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 329,722 (25.6%) |
| Some College | 162,177 (12.6%) |
| Associates | 233,214 (18.1%) |
| Bachelors | 133,532 (10.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 408,329 (31.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $64,322 ▼ 16% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $239,168 ▼ 14% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,065/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 948,774 |
| Vacant Units | 124,217 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
New Mexico contains 427 ZIP codes across 33 counties. With an estimated population of 2,113,394 residents and a median age of 39.2 years, it is a middle-aged state in terms of demographics.
Economically, New Mexico is broadly a solidly middle-class state. The median household income of $64,321 is below the national average. The statewide unemployment rate is 6.0%, above the national average. Approximately 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
New Mexico has an affordable housing market overall, with a median home value of $239,168 — near the national average. Median monthly rent across the state averages around $1,064. Homeownership stands at 70.0% statewide.
The population of New Mexico is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 48.3%. Residents are broadly well-educated — 40.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
The 427 ZIP codes across New Mexico vary widely in character — from dense urban cores to rural agricultural areas. Each of the 33 counties has its own economic profile, housing market, and demographic makeup. Browse by county below to find ZIP codes that match your specific needs, whether you're researching relocation, real estate, business demographics, or local government boundaries.
Looking for ZIP code data in New Mexico? Every ZIP code page includes population counts, median household income, home values, rental rates, age distribution, race and ethnicity breakdown, education levels, commute data, and housing stock information — all sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
| City | ZIPs | Population | Avg Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | 42 | 652,362 | $70,523 |
| Las Cruces | 9 | 157,191 | $58,379 |
| Santa Fe | 11 | 133,507 | $81,473 |
| Rio Rancho | 3 | 108,378 | $86,626 |
| Farmington | 3 | 56,846 | $56,099 |
| Roswell | 3 | 56,352 | $52,410 |
| Hobbs | 4 | 50,397 | $77,024 |
| Los Lunas | 1 | 46,211 | $61,947 |
| Clovis | 2 | 45,157 | $55,349 |
| Carlsbad | 2 | 40,151 | $79,668 |
| Alamogordo | 2 | 37,433 | $53,833 |
| Deming | 2 | 24,270 | $39,514 |
| Gallup | 3 | 23,825 | $53,015 |
| Belen | 1 | 21,375 | $51,537 |
| Espanola | 2 | 19,522 | $57,077 |
| Artesia | 2 | 18,542 | $80,423 |
| Chaparral | 1 | 18,334 | $46,102 |
| Portales | 1 | 17,865 | $52,420 |
| Las Vegas | 1 | 17,864 | $48,115 |
| Silver City | 2 | 17,546 | $47,099 |
| County | ZIPs | Population | Avg Income | Avg Home | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernalillo County | 48 | 670,623 | $73,781 | $301,178 | 4.3% | 48.5% |
| Doña Ana County | 29 | 214,967 | $61,693 | $165,811 | 6.0% | 35.7% |
| Santa Fe County | 18 | 153,613 | $69,195 | $438,890 | 5.0% | 54.2% |
| Sandoval County | 18 | 153,342 | $70,611 | $255,881 | 6.4% | 34.9% |
| San Juan County | 17 | 120,883 | $44,988 | $132,668 | 9.4% | 26.0% |
| Valencia County | 8 | 80,948 | $59,003 | $191,385 | 3.3% | 41.9% |
| Otero County | 17 | 74,985 | $63,274 | $151,120 | 12.8% | 29.2% |
| Lea County | 13 | 73,154 | $77,102 | $171,071 | 5.0% | 21.4% |
| McKinley County | 22 | 72,028 | $43,778 | $71,311 | 10.4% | 23.9% |
| Chaves County | 6 | 64,619 | $67,522 | $149,520 | 4.6% | 28.0% |
| Eddy County | 10 | 60,773 | $72,974 | $196,233 | 2.3% | 22.1% |
| Curry County | 8 | 48,070 | $60,894 | $188,660 | 2.7% | 40.2% |
| Rio Arriba County | 28 | 43,458 | $68,249 | $274,676 | 6.2% | 25.5% |
| Taos County | 21 | 36,041 | $69,058 | $329,246 | 6.0% | 42.1% |
| Grant County | 18 | 27,693 | $51,282 | $170,041 | 8.9% | 42.2% |
| San Miguel County | 15 | 26,063 | $49,760 | $173,844 | 5.7% | 33.1% |
| Luna County | 3 | 25,420 | $32,034 | $102,550 | 5.1% | 28.6% |
| Cibola County | 12 | 23,660 | $37,102 | $84,480 | 12.3% | 19.4% |
| Lincoln County | 15 | 20,238 | $61,943 | $212,200 | 4.4% | 33.9% |
| Los Alamos County | 3 | 19,374 | $142,911 | $452,400 | 1.8% | 68.8% |
| Roosevelt County | 10 | 19,057 | $56,928 | $138,050 | 3.0% | 31.9% |
| Socorro County | 9 | 15,531 | $51,875 | $149,328 | 1.2% | 15.3% |
| Torrance County | 9 | 12,903 | $54,944 | $294,566 | 7.7% | 32.9% |
| Colfax County | 8 | 12,160 | $48,218 | $242,228 | 6.5% | 35.1% |
| Sierra County | 10 | 11,491 | $41,765 | $223,333 | 2.8% | 29.0% |
| Quay County | 8 | 8,571 | $44,640 | $141,916 | 5.9% | 31.8% |
| Guadalupe County | 6 | 5,087 | $42,336 | $79,700 | 3.5% | 18.1% |
| Hidalgo County | 4 | 4,260 | $58,035 | $128,566 | 1.6% | 35.8% |
| Union County | 8 | 4,248 | $64,724 | $184,566 | 2.0% | 33.9% |
| Mora County | 12 | 4,113 | $38,958 | $169,359 | 7.0% | 34.9% |
| Catron County | 7 | 3,685 | $54,982 | $185,250 | 6.5% | 24.2% |
| DeBaca County | 3 | 1,612 | $50,687 | $165,400 | 4.1% | 21.4% |
| Harding County | 4 | 724 | $55,514 | $120,225 | 4.7% | 44.4% |