City

Capulin, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  Union County  ·  New Mexico

👥148Population
🎂46.7Median Age
🎓51.4%College Grads▲ 33% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.4% Female 44.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 56.1%Hispanic: 43.9%Race
White56.1%
Hispanic43.9%

Age Breakdown

5–17
18%
25–44
6%
45–64
32%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.69
Below Poverty3.4% ▼ 66% below avg
College Grads51.4% ▲ 33% above avg
HS Graduate43 (41%)
Some College5 (4.8%)
Associates3 (2.9%)
Bachelors1 (1%)
Graduate Degree53 (50.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 41%Some College: 4.8%Associates: 2.9%Bachelors: 1%Graduate: 50.5%Edu
HS Grad41.0%
Some College4.8%
Associates2.9%
Bachelors1.0%
Graduate50.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 40%Renter: 60%Tenure
Owner40.0%
Renter60.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
64%
$50k–$100k
9%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
23%

Financials

Total Housing Units65
Vacant Units10

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
41%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
6%
$150k–$200k
26%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
59%
Walked
9%
Work From Home
33%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
5%
30–45 min
3%
Over 45 min
74%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
19%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
74%
About Capulin, NM

Capulin is a city in New Mexico, located in Union County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 148 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.7 years.

The population of Capulin is well-educated. 51.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (56.08%).

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

ZIP Codes in Capulin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.