County

Cibola County, NM

12 ZIP codes  ·  12 cities  ·  New Mexico

👥23,660Population
💰$53,478Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂34.7Median Age
🏠$129,866Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓26.6%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊9.1%Unemployment▲ 85% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 19.7%Hispanic: 38.6%Black: 3%Asian: 0.9%Other: 2.7%Race
White19.7%
Hispanic38.6%
Black3.0%
Asian0.9%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
9%
25–44
27%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.98
Below Poverty27.0% ▲ 170% above avg
College Grads26.6% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment9.1% ▲ 85% above avg
No HS Diploma231 (1.7%)
HS Graduate4,122 (29.9%)
Some College2,666 (19.3%)
Associates3,057 (22.1%)
Bachelors1,216 (8.8%)
Graduate Degree2,513 (18.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 29.9%Some College: 19.3%Associates: 22.1%Bachelors: 8.8%Graduate: 18.2%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad29.9%
Some College19.3%
Associates22.1%
Bachelors8.8%
Graduate18.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.9%Renter: 33.1%Tenure
Owner66.9%
Renter33.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
27%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,478 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$129,865 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$684/mo
Total Housing Units9,169
Vacant Units1,833

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
52%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
55%
About Cibola County, NM

Cibola County is located in New Mexico and encompasses 12 ZIP codes spanning 12 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 23,660 residents. With a median age of 34.73, it is a relatively young county.

Cibola County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $53,477 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 9.1%, significantly above the national average. The poverty rate of 27.0% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Cibola County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $129,865 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $683. Homeownership rates are high at 66.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Cibola County are racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 38.6%. Educational attainment is moderately educated — 26.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Cibola County, NM is a working-class area in New Mexico. The 12 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 Cibola County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
87007 Casa Blanca 2,213 $33,750 $35,600 13.9% 23.0%
87014 Cubero 309 $12,062 $22,800 0.0%
87020 Grants 11,874 $67,511 $154,900 $741 3.1% 32.9%
87026 Laguna 3,465 $43,996 $383 18.3% 26.8%
87021 Milan 3,164 $39,041 $131,500 $832 10.4% 17.7%
87357 Pinehill 1,162 $26,250 $77,600 $589 28.8% 27.9%