City

Chimayo, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  Rio Arriba County  ·  New Mexico

👥2,937Population
💰$54,625Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂50.3Median Age
🏠$219,400Median Home Value▼ 21% below avg
🎓30.8%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊0.9%Unemployment▼ 81% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.1% Female 53.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 3.9%Hispanic: 96%Other: 0.2%Race
White3.9%
Hispanic96.0%
Other0.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
12%
18–24
8%
25–44
18%
45–64
36%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty23.6% ▲ 136% above avg
College Grads30.8% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment0.9% ▼ 81% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.1%)
HS Graduate600 (31.5%)
Some College296 (15.5%)
Associates423 (22.2%)
Bachelors339 (17.8%)
Graduate Degree248 (13%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 31.5%Some College: 15.5%Associates: 22.2%Bachelors: 17.8%Graduate: 13%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad31.5%
Some College15.5%
Associates22.2%
Bachelors17.8%
Graduate13.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82%Renter: 18.1%Tenure
Owner82.0%
Renter18.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,625 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$219,400 ▼ 21% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$834/mo
Total Housing Units1,588
Vacant Units319

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
28%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
2%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
42%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
52%
About Chimayo, NM

Chimayo is a city in New Mexico, located in Rio Arriba County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,937 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.3 years.

Economically, Chimayo is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,625 is below the national average. Approximately 23.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Chimayo is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $219,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $834 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chimayo is moderately educated. 30.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (95.98%).

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

ZIP Codes in Chimayo
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
87522 2,937 $54,625 $219,400 $834 0.9% 30.8% 82.0%