City

Des Moines, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  Union County  ·  New Mexico

👥493Population
💰$74,792Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂31.6Median Age
🏠$160,900Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓28.9%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 33% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 60.9%Hispanic: 33.7%Black: 0.6%Other: 4.9%Race
White60.9%
Hispanic33.7%
Black0.6%
Other4.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
12%
5–17
23%
18–24
4%
25–44
25%
45–64
22%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.6 yrs
Avg HH Size3.71
Below Poverty13.4% ▲ 34% above avg
College Grads28.9% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 33% below avg
HS Graduate98 (39.4%)
Some College24 (9.6%)
Associates55 (22.1%)
Bachelors8 (3.2%)
Graduate Degree64 (25.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 39.4%Some College: 9.6%Associates: 22.1%Bachelors: 3.2%Graduate: 25.7%Edu
HS Grad39.4%
Some College9.6%
Associates22.1%
Bachelors3.2%
Graduate25.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

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

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
35%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,792 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$160,900 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$713/mo
Total Housing Units183
Vacant Units50

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
12%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
59%
About Des Moines, NM

Des Moines is a city in New Mexico, located in Union County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 493 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 31.6 years.

Economically, Des Moines is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,792 is near the national average. Approximately 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Des Moines is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $160,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $713 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Des Moines is moderately educated. 28.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (60.85%).

Des Moines, NM offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New Mexico.

ZIP Codes in Des Moines
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
88418 493 $74,792 $160,900 $713 3.3% 28.9% 66.9%