City

Grants, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  Cibola County  ·  New Mexico

👥11,874Population
💰$67,511Median HH Income▼ 12% below avg
🎂37.5Median Age
🏠$154,900Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓32.9%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 37% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 26.6%Hispanic: 53.1%Black: 4.2%Asian: 0.6%Other: 2.7%Race
White26.6%
Hispanic53.1%
Black4.2%
Asian0.6%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
29%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.72
Below Poverty22.8% ▲ 128% above avg
College Grads32.9% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 37% below avg
No HS Diploma118 (1.6%)
HS Graduate1,850 (25.1%)
Some College1,517 (20.6%)
Associates1,460 (19.8%)
Bachelors572 (7.8%)
Graduate Degree1,851 (25.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 25.1%Some College: 20.6%Associates: 19.8%Bachelors: 7.8%Graduate: 25.1%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad25.1%
Some College20.6%
Associates19.8%
Bachelors7.8%
Graduate25.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.9%Renter: 36.1%Tenure
Owner63.9%
Renter36.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,511 ▼ 12% below avg
Median Home Value$154,900 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$741/mo
Total Housing Units4,593
Vacant Units700

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
66%
15–30 min
9%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
55%
About Grants, NM

Grants is a city in New Mexico, located in Cibola County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,874 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.5 years.

Economically, Grants is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,511 is near the national average. Approximately 22.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Grants is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $154,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $741 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Grants is moderately educated. 32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (53.05%).

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

ZIP Codes in Grants
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
87020 11,874 $67,511 $154,900 $741 3.1% 32.9% 63.9%