County

DeBaca County, NM

3 ZIP codes  ·  3 cities  ·  New Mexico

👥1,612Population
💰$38,966Median HH Income▼ 49% below avg
🎂33.0Median Age
🏠$165,400Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓19.4%College Grads▼ 50% below avg
📊11.2%Unemployment▲ 129% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 63.3% Female 36.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 34.4%Hispanic: 63.3%Black: 0.1%Other: 2.4%Race
White34.4%
Hispanic63.3%
Black0.1%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
29%
45–64
16%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.15
Below Poverty20.0% ▲ 100% above avg
College Grads19.4% ▼ 50% below avg
Unemployment11.2% ▲ 129% above avg
No HS Diploma34 (3.3%)
HS Graduate254 (25%)
Some College90 (8.9%)
Associates442 (43.5%)
Bachelors99 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree97 (9.5%)

Education

No HS: 3.3%HS Grad: 25%Some College: 8.9%Associates: 43.5%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 9.5%Edu
No HS3.3%
HS Grad25.0%
Some College8.9%
Associates43.5%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate9.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.5%Renter: 32.5%Tenure
Owner67.5%
Renter32.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
24%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
36%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$38,966 ▼ 49% below avg
Median Home Value$165,400 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$727/mo
Total Housing Units1,184
Vacant Units441

Income Distribution

Under $25k
41%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
85%
15–30 min
12%
30–45 min
2%
Over 45 min
1%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
51%
About DeBaca County, NM

DeBaca County is located in New Mexico and encompasses 3 ZIP codes spanning 3 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 1,612 residents. With a median age of 32.96, it is a relatively young county.

DeBaca County has a lower-income economic profile. The median household income of $38,965 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 11.2%, more than double the national average. The poverty rate of 20.0% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in DeBaca County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $165,400 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $727. Homeownership rates are high at 67.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of DeBaca County are majority Hispanic (63.28%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 19.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

DeBaca County, NM is a lower-income area in New Mexico. The 3 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 DeBaca County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
88119 Fort Sumner 1,467 $37,361 $165,400 $727 12.3% 19.6%
88136 Yeso 94 $64,013 — — 0.0% 6.3%

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