City

Fort Wingate, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  McKinley County  ·  New Mexico

👥1,721Population
💰$96,324Median HH Income▲ 26% above avg
🎂33.9Median Age
🏠$77,200Median Home Value▼ 72% below avg
🎓34.7%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊7.9%Unemployment▲ 62% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.8% Female 52.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 10.8%Hispanic: 9%Other: 0.9%Race
White10.8%
Hispanic9.0%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
13%
25–44
34%
45–64
22%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.9 yrs
Avg HH Size3.46
Below Poverty22.0% ▲ 120% above avg
College Grads34.7% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment7.9% ▲ 62% above avg
No HS Diploma11 (1.1%)
HS Graduate373 (37.8%)
Some College30 (3%)
Associates230 (23.3%)
Bachelors64 (6.5%)
Graduate Degree278 (28.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 37.8%Some College: 3%Associates: 23.3%Bachelors: 6.5%Graduate: 28.2%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad37.8%
Some College3.0%
Associates23.3%
Bachelors6.5%
Graduate28.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 58.8%Renter: 41.2%Tenure
Owner58.8%
Renter41.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
43%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$96,324 ▲ 26% above avg
Median Home Value$77,200 ▼ 72% below avg
Home/Income Ratio0.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,072/mo
Total Housing Units658
Vacant Units160

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
30%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
13%
30–45 min
43%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
55%
About Fort Wingate, NM

Fort Wingate is a city in New Mexico, located in McKinley County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,721 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.9 years.

Economically, Fort Wingate is a middle-income community. The median household income of $96,324 is above the national average. Approximately 22.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.9%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Fort Wingate is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $77,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,072 per month.

The population of Fort Wingate is moderately educated. 34.7% 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 10.8%.

Fort Wingate, NM offers residents above-average earning potential within New Mexico.

ZIP Codes in Fort Wingate
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
87316 1,721 $96,324 $77,200 $1,072 7.9% 34.7% 58.8%