City

Cerro, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  Taos County  ·  New Mexico

👥760Population
💰$76,447Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂30.4Median Age
🏠$415,800Median Home Value▲ 49% above avg
🎓3.1%College Grads▼ 92% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 72.5% Female 27.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 8.6%Hispanic: 91.5%Race
White8.6%
Hispanic91.5%

Age Breakdown

5–17
29%
18–24
15%
25–44
13%
45–64
13%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age30.4 yrs
Avg HH Size4.47
Below Poverty3.6% ▼ 65% below avg
College Grads3.1% ▼ 92% below avg
No HS Diploma42 (9.9%)
HS Graduate99 (23.3%)
Some College100 (23.6%)
Associates170 (40.1%)
Bachelors13 (3.1%)

Education

No HS: 9.9%HS Grad: 23.3%Some College: 23.6%Associates: 40.1%Bachelors: 3.1%Edu
No HS9.9%
HS Grad23.3%
Some College23.6%
Associates40.1%
Bachelors3.1%
Housing & Income

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$150k–$200k
28%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
34%
Over $500k
22%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,447 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$415,800 ▲ 49% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units266
Vacant Units96

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
9%
$75k–$100k
34%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
28%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
53%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
56%
About Cerro, NM

Cerro is a city in New Mexico, located in Taos County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 760 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 30.4 years.

Economically, Cerro is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,447 is near the national average. Approximately 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Cerro is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $415,800, which is above the national average. Homeownership is high at 100.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cerro is less-educated. 3.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (91.45%).

Cerro, NM offers residents above-average earning potential within New Mexico.

ZIP Codes in Cerro
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
87519 760 $76,447 $415,800 0.0% 3.1% 100.0%