County

Chaves County, NM

6 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  New Mexico

👥64,619Population
💰$53,197Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂36.9Median Age
🏠$152,983Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓31.1%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 14% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 37.1%Hispanic: 57.9%Black: 1.4%Asian: 1.2%Other: 1.6%Race
White37.1%
Hispanic57.9%
Black1.4%
Asian1.2%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
10%
25–44
26%
45–64
23%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.63
Below Poverty21.3% ▲ 113% above avg
College Grads31.1% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 14% above avg
No HS Diploma922 (2.6%)
HS Graduate9,599 (26.9%)
Some College6,602 (18.5%)
Associates7,332 (20.6%)
Bachelors3,846 (10.8%)
Graduate Degree7,350 (20.6%)

Education

No HS: 2.6%HS Grad: 26.9%Some College: 18.5%Associates: 20.6%Bachelors: 10.8%Graduate: 20.6%Edu
No HS2.6%
HS Grad26.9%
Some College18.5%
Associates20.6%
Bachelors10.8%
Graduate20.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69%Renter: 31%Tenure
Owner69.0%
Renter31.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,197 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$152,983 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$855/mo
Total Housing Units26,840
Vacant Units3,180

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
54%
About Chaves County, NM

Chaves County is located in New Mexico and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 64,619 residents. With a median age of 36.92, it is a relatively young county.

Chaves County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $53,197 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.6%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 21.3% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Chaves County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $152,983 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $854. Homeownership rates are high at 69.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Chaves County are majority Hispanic (57.94%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 31.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Chaves County, NM is a working-class area in New Mexico. The 6 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Chaves County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
88230 Dexter 4,639 $42,894 $96,500 $763 6.3% 19.2%
88232 Hagerman 2,713 $67,273 $115,600 $731 3.2% 22.5%
88253 Lake Arthur 915 $122,625 $217,300 $1,049 2.4% 33.1%
88201 Roswell 27,715 $62,752 $202,600 $957 3.9% 39.2%
88203 Roswell 28,637 $42,067 $115,600 $776 7.5% 26.0%

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