City

Carrizozo, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  Lincoln County  ·  New Mexico

👥1,269Population
💰$40,268Median HH Income▼ 47% below avg
🎂55.5Median Age
🏠$85,000Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓23.0%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
📊7.1%Unemployment▲ 46% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.3% Female 43.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 32.1%Hispanic: 55.5%Black: 0.4%Other: 10.4%Race
White32.1%
Hispanic55.5%
Black0.4%
Other10.4%

Age Breakdown

5–17
6%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
32%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.5 yrs
Avg HH Size1.73
Below Poverty17.6% ▲ 76% above avg
College Grads23.0% ▼ 41% below avg
Unemployment7.1% ▲ 46% above avg
HS Graduate464 (46.4%)
Some College98 (9.8%)
Associates209 (20.9%)
Bachelors34 (3.4%)
Graduate Degree196 (19.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 46.4%Some College: 9.8%Associates: 20.9%Bachelors: 3.4%Graduate: 19.6%Edu
HS Grad46.4%
Some College9.8%
Associates20.9%
Bachelors3.4%
Graduate19.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.3%Renter: 13.7%Tenure
Owner86.3%
Renter13.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
33%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$40,268 ▼ 47% below avg
Median Home Value$85,000 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$618/mo
Total Housing Units880
Vacant Units243

Income Distribution

Under $25k
35%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
62%
About Carrizozo, NM

Carrizozo is a city in New Mexico, located in Lincoln County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,269 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55.5 years.

Economically, Carrizozo is a working-class community. The median household income of $40,268 is below the national average. Approximately 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Carrizozo is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $85,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $618 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Carrizozo is less-educated. 23.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (55.48%).

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

ZIP Codes in Carrizozo
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
88301 1,269 $40,268 $85,000 $618 7.1% 23.0% 86.3%