City

Fort Sumner, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  DeBaca County  ·  New Mexico

👥1,467Population
💰$37,361Median HH Income▼ 51% below avg
🎂28.9Median Age
🏠$165,400Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓19.6%College Grads▼ 49% below avg
📊12.3%Unemployment▲ 152% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 64.5% Female 35.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 30.9%Hispanic: 66.6%Black: 0.1%Other: 2.4%Race
White30.9%
Hispanic66.6%
Black0.1%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
32%
45–64
15%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age28.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.18
Below Poverty22.0% ▲ 120% above avg
College Grads19.6% ▼ 49% below avg
Unemployment12.3% ▲ 152% above avg
No HS Diploma34 (3.8%)
HS Graduate226 (25.2%)
Some College79 (8.8%)
Associates382 (42.6%)
Bachelors99 (11%)
Graduate Degree77 (8.6%)

Education

No HS: 3.8%HS Grad: 25.2%Some College: 8.8%Associates: 42.6%Bachelors: 11%Graduate: 8.6%Edu
No HS3.8%
HS Grad25.2%
Some College8.8%
Associates42.6%
Bachelors11.0%
Graduate8.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.8%Renter: 33.2%Tenure
Owner66.8%
Renter33.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
38%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$37,361 ▼ 51% below avg
Median Home Value$165,400 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$727/mo
Total Housing Units1,101
Vacant Units435

Income Distribution

Under $25k
46%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
88%
15–30 min
9%
30–45 min
1%
Over 45 min
1%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
51%
About Fort Sumner, NM

Fort Sumner is a city in New Mexico, located in DeBaca County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,467 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 28.9 years.

Economically, Fort Sumner is a lower-income community. The median household income of $37,361 is well below the national average. Approximately 22.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.3%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Fort Sumner is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $165,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $727 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fort Sumner is less-educated. 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (66.6%).

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

ZIP Codes in Fort Sumner
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
88119 1,467 $37,361 $165,400 $727 12.3% 19.6% 66.8%