City

Farmington, NM

3 ZIP codes  ·  San Juan County  ·  New Mexico

👥56,846Population
💰$60,037Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂37.4Median Age
🏠$213,479Median Home Value▼ 23% below avg
🎓37.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.0%Unemployment▲ 22% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.0% Female 52.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 40.9%Hispanic: 24.3%Black: 0.8%Asian: 0.9%Other: 4.6%Race
White40.9%
Hispanic24.3%
Black0.8%
Asian0.9%
Other4.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
22%
18–24
8%
25–44
27%
45–64
22%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.82
Below Poverty20.8% ▲ 108% above avg
College Grads37.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.0% ▲ 22% above avg
No HS Diploma290 (0.9%)
HS Graduate9,445 (28.5%)
Some College4,481 (13.5%)
Associates6,338 (19.1%)
Bachelors5,226 (15.8%)
Graduate Degree7,362 (22.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 28.5%Some College: 13.5%Associates: 19.1%Bachelors: 15.8%Graduate: 22.2%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad28.5%
Some College13.5%
Associates19.1%
Bachelors15.8%
Graduate22.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.6%Renter: 34.4%Tenure
Owner65.6%
Renter34.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,037 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$213,478 ▼ 23% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$994/mo
Total Housing Units22,089
Vacant Units2,386

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
55%
About Farmington, NM

Farmington is a city in New Mexico, located in San Juan County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 56,846 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.36 years.

Economically, Farmington is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,037 is below the national average. Approximately 20.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Farmington is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $213,478, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $993 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Farmington is moderately educated. 37.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 40.9%.

Farmington, NM offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New Mexico. Spread across 3 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Farmington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
87401 45,020 $56,358 $202,400 $983 6.6% 36.3% 62.3%
87402 10,997 $76,992 $269,100 $1,042 3.3% 45.6% 77.4%
87499 829 $34,946 $77,300 $950 5.7% 20.6% 87.7%