City

Carlsbad, NM

2 ZIP codes  ·  Eddy County  ·  New Mexico

👥40,151Population
💰$79,668Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂37.9Median Age
🏠$192,600Median Home Value▼ 31% below avg
🎓33.3%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 14% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 45.9%Hispanic: 48.1%Black: 1.8%Asian: 0.7%Other: 1.9%Race
White45.9%
Hispanic48.1%
Black1.8%
Asian0.7%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
9%
25–44
28%
45–64
23%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty11.9% ▲ 19% above avg
College Grads33.3% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 14% below avg
No HS Diploma427 (1.8%)
HS Graduate6,549 (27.7%)
Some College4,342 (18.4%)
Associates4,438 (18.8%)
Bachelors2,577 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree5,297 (22.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 27.7%Some College: 18.4%Associates: 18.8%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 22.4%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad27.7%
Some College18.4%
Associates18.8%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate22.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.5%Renter: 24.5%Tenure
Owner75.5%
Renter24.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$79,668 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$192,600 ▼ 31% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,218/mo
Total Housing Units17,692
Vacant Units2,150

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
46%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
57%
About Carlsbad, NM

Carlsbad is a city in New Mexico, located in Eddy County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 40,151 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.9 years.

Economically, Carlsbad is a middle-income community. The median household income of $79,668 is near the national average. Approximately 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Carlsbad is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $192,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,218 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Carlsbad is moderately educated. 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 48.1%.

Carlsbad, 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 Carlsbad
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
88220 40,151 $79,668 $192,600 $1,218 4.2% 33.3% 75.5%

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