City

Espanola, NM

2 ZIP codes  ·  Rio Arriba County  ·  New Mexico

👥19,522Population
💰$57,077Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂39.4Median Age
🏠$225,000Median Home Value▼ 19% below avg
🎓35.8%College Grads▼ 8% below avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 14.9%Hispanic: 71.6%Black: 0.9%Asian: 0.6%Other: 1.5%Race
White14.9%
Hispanic71.6%
Black0.9%
Asian0.6%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
10%
25–44
22%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty16.5% ▲ 65% above avg
College Grads35.8% ▼ 8% below avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma198 (1.8%)
HS Graduate3,412 (30.8%)
Some College1,332 (12%)
Associates2,165 (19.6%)
Bachelors1,085 (9.8%)
Graduate Degree2,871 (26%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 30.8%Some College: 12%Associates: 19.6%Bachelors: 9.8%Graduate: 26%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad30.8%
Some College12.0%
Associates19.6%
Bachelors9.8%
Graduate26.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.4%Renter: 28.6%Tenure
Owner71.4%
Renter28.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,077 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$225,000 ▼ 19% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$887/mo
Total Housing Units8,946
Vacant Units1,502

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
53%
About Espanola, NM

Espanola is a city in New Mexico, located in Rio Arriba County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 19,522 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.4 years.

Economically, Espanola is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,077 is below the national average. Approximately 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Espanola is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $225,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $887 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Espanola is moderately educated. 35.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (71.57%).

Espanola, NM offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New Mexico. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Espanola
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
87532 19,522 $57,077 $225,000 $887 5.2% 35.8% 71.4%