City

Blanco, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  San Juan County  ·  New Mexico

👥1,422Population
💰$50,125Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂57.9Median Age
🏠$119,900Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓29.8%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 31.8% Female 68.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 28.4%Hispanic: 49.5%Black: 4.2%Asian: 8.5%Other: 4.6%Race
White28.4%
Hispanic49.5%
Black4.2%
Asian8.5%
Other4.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
2%
18–24
1%
25–44
20%
45–64
41%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age57.9 yrs
Avg HH Size3.25
Below Poverty53.2% ▲ 432% above avg
College Grads29.8% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate620 (48.4%)
Some College206 (16.1%)
Associates73 (5.7%)
Bachelors133 (10.4%)
Graduate Degree249 (19.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 48.4%Some College: 16.1%Associates: 5.7%Bachelors: 10.4%Graduate: 19.4%Edu
HS Grad48.4%
Some College16.1%
Associates5.7%
Bachelors10.4%
Graduate19.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.2%Renter: 8.8%Tenure
Owner91.2%
Renter8.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,125 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$119,900 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units542
Vacant Units108

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
34%
$75k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
35%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
59%
About Blanco, NM

Blanco is a city in New Mexico, located in San Juan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,422 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 57.9 years.

Economically, Blanco is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,125 is below the national average. Approximately 53.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Blanco is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $119,900, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 91.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Blanco is moderately educated. 29.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 49.5%.

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

ZIP Codes in Blanco
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
87412 1,422 $50,125 $119,900 4.6% 29.8% 91.2%