City

Columbus, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  Luna County  ·  New Mexico

👥1,150Population
💰$24,554Median HH Income▼ 68% below avg
🎂38.5Median Age
🏠$91,400Median Home Value▼ 67% below avg
🎓32.4%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 40.4% Female 59.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 12.9%Hispanic: 87%Other: 0.1%Race
White12.9%
Hispanic87.0%
Other0.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
32%
25–44
22%
45–64
24%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.69
Below Poverty37.7% ▲ 277% above avg
College Grads32.4% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma19 (4.5%)
HS Graduate127 (30.2%)
Some College4 (1%)
Associates134 (31.9%)
Bachelors27 (6.4%)
Graduate Degree109 (26%)

Education

No HS: 4.5%HS Grad: 30.2%Some College: 1%Associates: 31.9%Bachelors: 6.4%Graduate: 26%Edu
No HS4.5%
HS Grad30.2%
Some College1.0%
Associates31.9%
Bachelors6.4%
Graduate26.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 57.6%Renter: 42.4%Tenure
Owner57.6%
Renter42.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
37%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$24,554 ▼ 68% below avg
Median Home Value$91,400 ▼ 67% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$394/mo
Total Housing Units755
Vacant Units328

Income Distribution

Under $25k
56%
$25k–$50k
35%
$50k–$75k
5%
$150k–$200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
50%
About Columbus, NM

Columbus is a city in New Mexico, located in Luna County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,150 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.5 years.

Economically, Columbus is a lower-income community. The median household income of $24,554 is well below the national average. Approximately 37.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Columbus is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $91,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $394 per month.

The population of Columbus is moderately educated. 32.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (87.04%).

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

ZIP Codes in Columbus
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
88029 1,150 $24,554 $91,400 $394 4.8% 32.4% 57.6%