City

Alamogordo, NM

2 ZIP codes  ·  Otero County  ·  New Mexico

👥37,433Population
💰$53,833Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂39.0Median Age
🏠$163,138Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓36.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊7.8%Unemployment▲ 59% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.9% Female 47.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 56.2%Hispanic: 30.8%Black: 4.8%Asian: 2.2%Other: 4%Race
White56.2%
Hispanic30.8%
Black4.8%
Asian2.2%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
10%
25–44
28%
45–64
23%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty17.0% ▲ 70% above avg
College Grads36.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment7.8% ▲ 59% above avg
No HS Diploma252 (1%)
HS Graduate6,636 (26.6%)
Some College4,203 (16.8%)
Associates4,785 (19.2%)
Bachelors2,816 (11.3%)
Graduate Degree6,290 (25.2%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 26.6%Some College: 16.8%Associates: 19.2%Bachelors: 11.3%Graduate: 25.2%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad26.6%
Some College16.8%
Associates19.2%
Bachelors11.3%
Graduate25.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.3%Renter: 35.7%Tenure
Owner64.3%
Renter35.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,833 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$163,137 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$877/mo
Total Housing Units18,553
Vacant Units2,934

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
55%
About Alamogordo, NM

Alamogordo is a city in New Mexico, located in Otero County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 37,433 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.99 years.

Economically, Alamogordo is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,833 is below the national average. Approximately 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.8%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Alamogordo is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $163,137, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $877 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Alamogordo is moderately educated. 36.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (56.2%).

Alamogordo, NM offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New Mexico. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Alamogordo
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
88310 36,737 $53,833 $164,300 $877 8.0% 37.1% 63.9%

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