County

Union County, NM

8 ZIP codes  ·  8 cities  ·  New Mexico

👥4,248Population
💰$51,086Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂41.6Median Age
🏠$137,508Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓25.6%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊6.4%Unemployment▲ 32% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.4% Female 45.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 55.1%Hispanic: 42%Black: 0.9%Other: 2.9%Race
White55.1%
Hispanic42.0%
Black0.9%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
25%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty16.6% ▲ 66% above avg
College Grads25.6% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment6.4% ▲ 32% above avg
No HS Diploma16 (0.6%)
HS Graduate1,139 (42.4%)
Some College423 (15.7%)
Associates420 (15.6%)
Bachelors172 (6.4%)
Graduate Degree516 (19.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 42.4%Some College: 15.7%Associates: 15.6%Bachelors: 6.4%Graduate: 19.2%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad42.4%
Some College15.7%
Associates15.6%
Bachelors6.4%
Graduate19.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68%Renter: 32%Tenure
Owner68.0%
Renter32.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,086 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$137,508 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$663/mo
Total Housing Units2,155
Vacant Units601

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
69%
15–30 min
11%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
59%
About Union County, NM

Union County is located in New Mexico and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 4,248 residents. With a median age of 41.59, it is a middle-aged county.

Union County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $51,085 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.4%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 16.6% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Union County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $137,508 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $662. Homeownership rates are high at 68.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Union County are majority White (55.09%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 25.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Union County, NM is a working-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 Union County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
88410 Amistad 66 $35,662 — — 0.0% 13.6%
88415 Clayton 3,143 $45,665 $129,600 $655 8.1% 22.9%
88418 Des Moines 493 $74,792 $160,900 $713 3.3% 28.9%
88419 Folsom 106 $128,000 $263,200 — 0.0% 46.8%
88422 Gladstone 154 $39,500 — — 0.0% 21.4%

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