City

Dulce, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  Rio Arriba County  ·  New Mexico

👥3,236Population
💰$45,313Median HH Income▼ 41% below avg
🎂40.2Median Age
🏠$65,300Median Home Value▼ 77% below avg
🎓16.2%College Grads▼ 58% below avg
📊11.9%Unemployment▲ 144% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.0% Female 54.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 1.7%Hispanic: 14.1%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.7%Other: 3.1%Race
White1.7%
Hispanic14.1%
Black0.4%
Asian0.7%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
13%
18–24
12%
25–44
26%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.86
Below Poverty13.8% ▲ 38% above avg
College Grads16.2% ▼ 58% below avg
Unemployment11.9% ▲ 144% above avg
No HS Diploma64 (3%)
HS Graduate898 (42.7%)
Some College188 (8.9%)
Associates613 (29.1%)
Bachelors142 (6.7%)
Graduate Degree199 (9.5%)

Education

No HS: 3%HS Grad: 42.7%Some College: 8.9%Associates: 29.1%Bachelors: 6.7%Graduate: 9.5%Edu
No HS3.0%
HS Grad42.7%
Some College8.9%
Associates29.1%
Bachelors6.7%
Graduate9.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61.8%Renter: 38.2%Tenure
Owner61.8%
Renter38.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
43%
$50k–$100k
34%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,313 ▼ 41% below avg
Median Home Value$65,300 ▼ 77% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$557/mo
Total Housing Units1,319
Vacant Units193

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
35%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
85%
15–30 min
11%
30–45 min
1%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
50%
About Dulce, NM

Dulce is a city in New Mexico, located in Rio Arriba County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,236 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.2 years.

Economically, Dulce is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,313 is below the national average. Approximately 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Dulce is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $65,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $557 per month. Homeownership is high at 61.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dulce is less-educated. 16.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 14.1%.

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

ZIP Codes in Dulce
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
87528 3,236 $45,313 $65,300 $557 11.9% 16.2% 61.8%