City

Hernandez, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  Rio Arriba County  ·  New Mexico

👥2,030Population
💰$40,795Median HH Income▼ 47% below avg
🎂38.5Median Age
🏠$228,800Median Home Value▼ 18% below avg
🎓19.2%College Grads▼ 50% below avg
📊5.8%Unemployment▲ 18% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 40.7% Female 59.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 4.5%Hispanic: 90.1%Black: 0.1%Other: 0.5%Race
White4.5%
Hispanic90.1%
Black0.1%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
24%
18–24
4%
25–44
20%
45–64
27%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty24.9% ▲ 149% above avg
College Grads19.2% ▼ 50% below avg
Unemployment5.8% ▲ 18% above avg
HS Graduate424 (41.3%)
Some College70 (6.8%)
Associates335 (32.7%)
Bachelors113 (11%)
Graduate Degree84 (8.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 41.3%Some College: 6.8%Associates: 32.7%Bachelors: 11%Graduate: 8.2%Edu
HS Grad41.3%
Some College6.8%
Associates32.7%
Bachelors11.0%
Graduate8.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.3%Renter: 29.7%Tenure
Owner70.3%
Renter29.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
39%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$40,795 ▼ 47% below avg
Median Home Value$228,800 ▼ 18% below avg
Home/Income Ratio5.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$636/mo
Total Housing Units958
Vacant Units123

Income Distribution

Under $25k
38%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
56%
About Hernandez, NM

Hernandez is a city in New Mexico, located in Rio Arriba County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,030 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.5 years.

Economically, Hernandez is a working-class community. The median household income of $40,795 is below the national average. Approximately 24.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Hernandez is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $228,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $636 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hernandez is less-educated. 19.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (90.1%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hernandez
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
87537 2,030 $40,795 $228,800 $636 5.8% 19.2% 70.3%