City

Kirtland, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  San Juan County  ·  New Mexico

👥6,507Population
💰$65,396Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂33.6Median Age
🏠$180,400Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓30.1%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊15.1%Unemployment▲ 208% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 35.4%Hispanic: 6.1%Black: 0.5%Asian: 0.3%Other: 3.2%Race
White35.4%
Hispanic6.1%
Black0.5%
Asian0.3%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
18%
18–24
12%
25–44
28%
45–64
16%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.6 yrs
Avg HH Size3.77
Below Poverty18.7% ▲ 87% above avg
College Grads30.1% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment15.1% ▲ 208% above avg
No HS Diploma14 (0.4%)
HS Graduate940 (26.3%)
Some College510 (14.3%)
Associates1,034 (28.9%)
Bachelors660 (18.5%)
Graduate Degree415 (11.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 26.3%Some College: 14.3%Associates: 28.9%Bachelors: 18.5%Graduate: 11.6%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad26.3%
Some College14.3%
Associates28.9%
Bachelors18.5%
Graduate11.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.4%Renter: 30.7%Tenure
Owner69.4%
Renter30.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,396 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$180,400 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$799/mo
Total Housing Units1,961
Vacant Units235

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
37%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
52%
About Kirtland, NM

Kirtland is a city in New Mexico, located in San Juan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,507 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.6 years.

Economically, Kirtland is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,396 is near the national average. Approximately 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 15.1%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Kirtland is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $180,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $799 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kirtland is moderately educated. 30.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 35.4%.

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

ZIP Codes in Kirtland
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
87417 6,507 $65,396 $180,400 $799 15.1% 30.1% 69.4%