City

Alcalde, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  Rio Arriba County  ·  New Mexico

👥2,700Population
💰$82,781Median HH Income▲ 8% above avg
🎂43.5Median Age
🏠$228,800Median Home Value▼ 18% below avg
🎓31.2%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊0.7%Unemployment▼ 85% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.2% Female 48.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 6.9%Hispanic: 92.8%Black: 0.3%Other: 0%Race
White6.9%
Hispanic92.8%
Black0.3%
Other0.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
19%
18–24
11%
25–44
23%
45–64
23%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.5 yrs
Avg HH Size3.04
Below Poverty8.4% ▼ 16% below avg
College Grads31.2% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment0.7% ▼ 85% below avg
HS Graduate489 (31.6%)
Some College76 (4.9%)
Associates500 (32.3%)
Bachelors179 (11.6%)
Graduate Degree303 (19.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 31.6%Some College: 4.9%Associates: 32.3%Bachelors: 11.6%Graduate: 19.6%Edu
HS Grad31.6%
Some College4.9%
Associates32.3%
Bachelors11.6%
Graduate19.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.6%Renter: 12.4%Tenure
Owner87.6%
Renter12.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
26%
$200k–$300k
43%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$82,781 ▲ 8% above avg
Median Home Value$228,800 ▼ 18% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$442/mo
Total Housing Units1,098
Vacant Units213

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
36%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
55%
About Alcalde, NM

Alcalde is a city in New Mexico, located in Rio Arriba County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,700 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.5 years.

Economically, Alcalde is a middle-income community. The median household income of $82,781 is near the national average. Approximately 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Alcalde is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $228,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $442 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Alcalde is moderately educated. 31.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (92.81%).

Alcalde, NM offers residents above-average earning potential within New Mexico.

ZIP Codes in Alcalde
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
87511 2,700 $82,781 $228,800 $442 0.7% 31.2% 87.6%