City

Animas, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  Hidalgo County  ·  New Mexico

👥741Population
💰$66,938Median HH Income▼ 12% below avg
🎂51.1Median Age
🏠$158,000Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓33.8%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊1.5%Unemployment▼ 69% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 51.7%Hispanic: 33.7%Other: 12.2%Race
White51.7%
Hispanic33.7%
Other12.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
15%
18–24
3%
25–44
24%
45–64
29%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty8.8% ▼ 12% below avg
College Grads33.8% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment1.5% ▼ 69% below avg
No HS Diploma28 (5.3%)
HS Graduate172 (32.3%)
Some College51 (9.6%)
Associates102 (19.1%)
Bachelors34 (6.4%)
Graduate Degree146 (27.4%)

Education

No HS: 5.3%HS Grad: 32.3%Some College: 9.6%Associates: 19.1%Bachelors: 6.4%Graduate: 27.4%Edu
No HS5.3%
HS Grad32.3%
Some College9.6%
Associates19.1%
Bachelors6.4%
Graduate27.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.6%Renter: 11.4%Tenure
Owner88.6%
Renter11.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,938 ▼ 12% below avg
Median Home Value$158,000 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$760/mo
Total Housing Units458
Vacant Units143

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
34%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
57%
About Animas, NM

Animas is a city in New Mexico, located in Hidalgo County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 741 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.1 years.

Economically, Animas is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,938 is near the national average. Approximately 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Animas is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $158,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $760 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Animas is moderately educated. 33.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (51.69%).

Animas, NM offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New Mexico.

ZIP Codes in Animas
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
88020 741 $66,938 $158,000 $760 1.5% 33.8% 88.6%