City

El Rito, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  Rio Arriba County  ·  New Mexico

👥961Population
💰$24,611Median HH Income▼ 68% below avg
🎂39.9Median Age
🏠$273,700Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓35.9%College Grads≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 39.9% Female 60.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 0.1%Hispanic: 99.8%Asian: 0.1%Race
White0.1%
Hispanic99.8%
Asian0.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
15%
5–17
11%
18–24
7%
25–44
19%
45–64
2%
65+
25%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.04
Below Poverty58.5% ▲ 485% above avg
College Grads35.9% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate106 (27.7%)
Some College67 (17.5%)
Associates72 (18.8%)
Bachelors102 (26.7%)
Graduate Degree35 (9.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 27.7%Some College: 17.5%Associates: 18.8%Bachelors: 26.7%Graduate: 9.2%Edu
HS Grad27.7%
Some College17.5%
Associates18.8%
Bachelors26.7%
Graduate9.2%
Housing & Income

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
23%
$200k–$300k
41%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$24,611 ▼ 68% below avg
Median Home Value$273,700 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio11.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units609
Vacant Units140

Income Distribution

Under $25k
54%
$25k–$50k
38%
$75k–$100k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
39%
Walked
49%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
56%
15–30 min
27%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
28%
2000+
52%
About El Rito, NM

El Rito is a city in New Mexico, located in Rio Arriba County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 961 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.9 years.

Economically, El Rito is a lower-income community. The median household income of $24,611 is well below the national average. Approximately 58.5% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in El Rito is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $273,700, which is near the national average. Homeownership is high at 100.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of El Rito is moderately educated. 35.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (99.79%).

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

ZIP Codes in El Rito
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
87530 961 $24,611 $273,700 0.0% 35.9% 100.0%