City

Artesia, NM

2 ZIP codes  ·  Eddy County  ·  New Mexico

👥18,542Population
💰$80,423Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂31.4Median Age
🏠$213,900Median Home Value▼ 23% below avg
🎓33.1%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.2% Female 47.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 40.4%Hispanic: 54.7%Black: 0%Asian: 0.5%Other: 2.4%Race
White40.4%
Hispanic54.7%
Black0.0%
Asian0.5%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
21%
18–24
9%
25–44
29%
45–64
21%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.69
Below Poverty13.2% ▲ 32% above avg
College Grads33.1% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma316 (3.1%)
HS Graduate2,640 (26%)
Some College1,824 (18%)
Associates2,014 (19.8%)
Bachelors1,250 (12.3%)
Graduate Degree2,111 (20.8%)

Education

No HS: 3.1%HS Grad: 26%Some College: 18%Associates: 19.8%Bachelors: 12.3%Graduate: 20.8%Edu
No HS3.1%
HS Grad26.0%
Some College18.0%
Associates19.8%
Bachelors12.3%
Graduate20.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72%Renter: 28%Tenure
Owner72.0%
Renter28.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$80,423 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$213,900 ▼ 23% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$925/mo
Total Housing Units7,851
Vacant Units998

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
68%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
60%
About Artesia, NM

Artesia is a city in New Mexico, located in Eddy County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 18,542 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 31.4 years.

Economically, Artesia is a middle-income community. The median household income of $80,423 is near the national average. Approximately 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Artesia is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $213,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $925 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Artesia is moderately educated. 33.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (54.73%).

Artesia, NM offers residents above-average earning potential 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 Artesia
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
88210 18,542 $80,423 $213,900 $925 4.7% 33.1% 72.0%

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