City

Alto, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  Lincoln County  ·  New Mexico

👥3,178Population
💰$95,479Median HH Income▲ 25% above avg
🎂62.4Median Age
🏠$339,200Median Home Value▲ 22% above avg
🎓48.1%College Grads▲ 24% above avg
📊8.3%Unemployment▲ 69% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 70%Hispanic: 24%Black: 0.6%Asian: 0.6%Other: 0.4%Race
White70.0%
Hispanic24.0%
Black0.6%
Asian0.6%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
0%
5–17
14%
18–24
2%
25–44
9%
45–64
30%
65+
20%

Key Indicators

Median Age62.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.14
Below Poverty9.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads48.1% ▲ 24% above avg
Unemployment8.3% ▲ 69% above avg
No HS Diploma27 (1.1%)
HS Graduate536 (21.7%)
Some College315 (12.7%)
Associates407 (16.5%)
Bachelors141 (5.7%)
Graduate Degree1,048 (42.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 21.7%Some College: 12.7%Associates: 16.5%Bachelors: 5.7%Graduate: 42.4%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad21.7%
Some College12.7%
Associates16.5%
Bachelors5.7%
Graduate42.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 97.5%Renter: 2.5%Tenure
Owner97.5%
Renter2.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
31%

Financials

Median HH Income$95,479 ▲ 25% above avg
Median Home Value$339,200 ▲ 22% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units3,219
Vacant Units1,731

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Work From Home
22%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
34%
2000+
56%
About Alto, NM

Alto is a city in New Mexico, located in Lincoln County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,178 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 62.4 years.

Economically, Alto is a middle-income community. The median household income of $95,479 is above the national average. Approximately 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.3%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Alto is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $339,200, which is above the national average. Homeownership is high at 97.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Alto is well-educated. 48.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (70.04%).

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

ZIP Codes in Alto
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
88312 3,178 $95,479 $339,200 8.3% 48.1% 97.5%