City

Church Rock, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  McKinley County  ·  New Mexico

👥4,941Population
💰$32,917Median HH Income▼ 57% below avg
🎂31.3Median Age
🏠$39,100Median Home Value▼ 86% below avg
🎓22.5%College Grads▼ 42% below avg
📊9.5%Unemployment▲ 95% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.0% Female 55.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 0.3%Hispanic: 4.5%Other: 1.9%Race
White0.3%
Hispanic4.5%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
21%
18–24
11%
25–44
32%
45–64
18%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.3 yrs
Avg HH Size3.74
Below Poverty44.2% ▲ 342% above avg
College Grads22.5% ▼ 42% below avg
Unemployment9.5% ▲ 95% above avg
No HS Diploma67 (2.7%)
HS Graduate1,083 (44.3%)
Some College204 (8.4%)
Associates540 (22.1%)
Bachelors309 (12.6%)
Graduate Degree240 (9.8%)

Education

No HS: 2.7%HS Grad: 44.3%Some College: 8.4%Associates: 22.1%Bachelors: 12.6%Graduate: 9.8%Edu
No HS2.7%
HS Grad44.3%
Some College8.4%
Associates22.1%
Bachelors12.6%
Graduate9.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.5%Renter: 18.5%Tenure
Owner81.5%
Renter18.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
58%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$32,917 ▼ 57% below avg
Median Home Value$39,100 ▼ 86% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$833/mo
Total Housing Units1,668
Vacant Units349

Income Distribution

Under $25k
44%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
57%
About Church Rock, NM

Church Rock is a city in New Mexico, located in McKinley County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,941 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 31.3 years.

Economically, Church Rock is a lower-income community. The median household income of $32,917 is well below the national average. Approximately 44.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Church Rock is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $39,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $833 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Church Rock is less-educated. 22.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 4.5%.

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

ZIP Codes in Church Rock
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
87311 4,941 $32,917 $39,100 $833 9.5% 22.5% 81.5%