City

Chamisal, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  Taos County  ·  New Mexico

👥846Population
💰$38,983Median HH Income▼ 49% below avg
🎂62.9Median Age
🏠$188,500Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓27.5%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊11.3%Unemployment▲ 132% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.6% Female 45.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 11.5%Hispanic: 83.8%Asian: 2.8%Other: 0.2%Race
White11.5%
Hispanic83.8%
Asian2.8%
Other0.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
10%
18–24
7%
25–44
17%
45–64
16%
65+
29%

Key Indicators

Median Age62.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty14.1% ▲ 41% above avg
College Grads27.5% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment11.3% ▲ 132% above avg
HS Graduate256 (46%)
Some College42 (7.5%)
Associates106 (19%)
Bachelors47 (8.4%)
Graduate Degree106 (19%)

Education

HS Grad: 46%Some College: 7.5%Associates: 19%Bachelors: 8.4%Graduate: 19%Edu
HS Grad46.0%
Some College7.5%
Associates19.0%
Bachelors8.4%
Graduate19.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.6%Renter: 12.4%Tenure
Owner87.6%
Renter12.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
20%

Financials

Median HH Income$38,983 ▼ 49% below avg
Median Home Value$188,500 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$948/mo
Total Housing Units422
Vacant Units76

Income Distribution

Under $25k
42%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
33%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
26%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
5%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
44%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
13%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
58%
About Chamisal, NM

Chamisal is a city in New Mexico, located in Taos County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 846 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 62.9 years.

Economically, Chamisal is a lower-income community. The median household income of $38,983 is below the national average. Approximately 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.3%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Chamisal is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $188,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $948 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chamisal is moderately educated. 27.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (83.81%).

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

ZIP Codes in Chamisal
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
87521 846 $38,983 $188,500 $948 11.3% 27.5% 87.6%