City

El Prado, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  Taos County  ·  New Mexico

👥4,872Population
💰$68,370Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂52.2Median Age
🏠$393,600Median Home Value▲ 41% above avg
🎓43.6%College Grads▲ 12% above avg
📊6.7%Unemployment▲ 36% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.6% Female 56.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 55.8%Hispanic: 32.4%Other: 3.3%Race
White55.8%
Hispanic32.4%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
10%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
30%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty8.8% ▼ 12% below avg
College Grads43.6% ▲ 12% above avg
Unemployment6.7% ▲ 36% above avg
HS Graduate958 (24.8%)
Some College463 (12%)
Associates762 (19.7%)
Bachelors136 (3.5%)
Graduate Degree1,549 (40%)

Education

HS Grad: 24.8%Some College: 12%Associates: 19.7%Bachelors: 3.5%Graduate: 40%Edu
HS Grad24.8%
Some College12.0%
Associates19.7%
Bachelors3.5%
Graduate40.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.9%Renter: 20.2%Tenure
Owner79.9%
Renter20.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
44%
Over $500k
29%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,370 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$393,600 ▲ 41% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,444/mo
Total Housing Units2,892
Vacant Units788

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
60%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
35%
2000+
53%
About El Prado, NM

El Prado is a city in New Mexico, located in Taos County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,872 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.2 years.

Economically, El Prado is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,370 is near the national average. Approximately 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in El Prado is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $393,600, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,444 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of El Prado is well-educated. 43.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (55.83%).

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

ZIP Codes in El Prado
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
87529 4,872 $68,370 $393,600 $1,444 6.7% 43.6% 79.9%