County

Curry County, NM

8 ZIP codes  ·  7 cities  ·  New Mexico

👥48,070Population
💰$55,834Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂32.0Median Age
🏠$161,649Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓34.7%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊6.5%Unemployment▲ 33% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 43.8%Hispanic: 45.3%Black: 5%Asian: 1.6%Other: 4%Race
White43.8%
Hispanic45.3%
Black5.0%
Asian1.6%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
19%
18–24
11%
25–44
29%
45–64
20%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty20.3% ▲ 103% above avg
College Grads34.7% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment6.5% ▲ 33% above avg
No HS Diploma843 (3.3%)
HS Graduate7,101 (27.5%)
Some College3,816 (14.8%)
Associates5,090 (19.7%)
Bachelors2,847 (11%)
Graduate Degree6,152 (23.8%)

Education

No HS: 3.3%HS Grad: 27.5%Some College: 14.8%Associates: 19.7%Bachelors: 11%Graduate: 23.8%Edu
No HS3.3%
HS Grad27.5%
Some College14.8%
Associates19.7%
Bachelors11.0%
Graduate23.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61.3%Renter: 38.7%Tenure
Owner61.3%
Renter38.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,834 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$161,648 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$982/mo
Total Housing Units21,392
Vacant Units2,844

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
54%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
56%
About Curry County, NM

Curry County is located in New Mexico and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 48,070 residents. With a median age of 32.03, it is a relatively young county.

Curry County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $55,833 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.5%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 20.3% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Curry County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $161,648 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $982. Homeownership rates are high at 61.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Curry County are racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 45.3%. Educational attainment is moderately educated — 34.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Curry County, NM is a solidly middle-class area in New Mexico. The 8 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 Curry County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
88112 Broadview 312 $58,324 $361,700 — 0.0% 69.4%
88101 Clovis 45,157 $55,349 $162,400 $991 6.8% 34.4%
88120 Grady 283 $67,849 $182,500 $625 1.8% 19.7%
88124 Melrose 907 $51,696 $123,800 $716 6.5% 40.6%
88135 Texico 1,393 $71,250 $112,900 $942 1.0% 36.8%

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