City

Eunice, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  Lea County  ·  New Mexico

👥3,360Population
💰$72,019Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂34.5Median Age
🏠$151,800Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓14.3%College Grads▼ 63% below avg
📊8.5%Unemployment▲ 73% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.2% Female 45.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 44.1%Hispanic: 54.7%Other: 1.3%Race
White44.1%
Hispanic54.7%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
28%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
16%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.82
Below Poverty13.6% ▲ 36% above avg
College Grads14.3% ▼ 63% below avg
Unemployment8.5% ▲ 73% above avg
No HS Diploma31 (2.2%)
HS Graduate386 (27.2%)
Some College261 (18.4%)
Associates537 (37.9%)
Bachelors122 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree81 (5.7%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 27.2%Some College: 18.4%Associates: 37.9%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 5.7%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad27.2%
Some College18.4%
Associates37.9%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate5.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.8%Renter: 21.2%Tenure
Owner78.8%
Renter21.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
25%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,019 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$151,800 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$749/mo
Total Housing Units1,449
Vacant Units258

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
30%
$50k–$75k
4%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
57%
15–30 min
9%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
21%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
53%
About Eunice, NM

Eunice is a city in New Mexico, located in Lea County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,360 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.5 years.

Economically, Eunice is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,019 is near the national average. Approximately 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Eunice is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $151,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $749 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Eunice is less-educated. 14.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (54.67%).

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

ZIP Codes in Eunice
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
88231 3,360 $72,019 $151,800 $749 8.5% 14.3% 78.8%