City

Eagle Nest, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  Colfax County  ·  New Mexico

👥318Population
💰$46,313Median HH Income▼ 39% below avg
🎂64.1Median Age
🏠$170,700Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓25.9%College Grads▼ 33% below avg
📊31.2%Unemployment▲ 537% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 42.8% Female 57.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 73.6%Hispanic: 22.6%Black: 0.6%Other: 1.6%Race
White73.6%
Hispanic22.6%
Black0.6%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
10%
18–24
7%
25–44
7%
45–64
21%
65+
29%

Key Indicators

Median Age64.1 yrs
Avg HH Size1.92
Below Poverty22.0% ▲ 120% above avg
College Grads25.9% ▼ 33% below avg
Unemployment31.2% ▲ 537% above avg
HS Graduate56 (23.7%)
Some College37 (15.7%)
Associates82 (34.7%)
Bachelors15 (6.4%)
Graduate Degree46 (19.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 23.7%Some College: 15.7%Associates: 34.7%Bachelors: 6.4%Graduate: 19.5%Edu
HS Grad23.7%
Some College15.7%
Associates34.7%
Bachelors6.4%
Graduate19.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.3%Renter: 26.7%Tenure
Owner73.3%
Renter26.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
28%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
25%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,313 ▼ 39% below avg
Median Home Value$170,700 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$950/mo
Total Housing Units842
Vacant Units681

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
48%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
7%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
54%
30–45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
58%
About Eagle Nest, NM

Eagle Nest is a city in New Mexico, located in Colfax County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 318 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 64.1 years.

Economically, Eagle Nest is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,313 is below the national average. Approximately 22.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 31.2%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Eagle Nest is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $170,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $950 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Eagle Nest is moderately educated. 25.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (73.58%).

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

ZIP Codes in Eagle Nest
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
87718 318 $46,313 $170,700 $950 31.2% 25.9% 73.3%