City

La Jara, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  Sandoval County  ·  New Mexico

👥226Population
🎂67.6Median Age
🎓33.3%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 60.6% Female 39.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 35%Hispanic: 53.1%Other: 0.4%Race
White35.0%
Hispanic53.1%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
25–44
30%
45–64
1%
65+
56%

Key Indicators

Median Age67.6 yrs
Avg HH Size1.92
Below Poverty71.7% ▲ 617% above avg
College Grads33.3% ▼ 14% below avg
HS Graduate83 (46.1%)
Associates37 (20.6%)
Graduate Degree60 (33.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 46.1%Associates: 20.6%Graduate: 33.3%Edu
HS Grad46.1%
Associates20.6%
Graduate33.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 60.2%Renter: 39.8%Tenure
Owner60.2%
Renter39.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
61%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
11%

Financials

Total Housing Units197
Vacant Units79

Income Distribution

Under $25k
69%
$25k–$50k
1%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
24%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
5%
Over 45 min
95%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
46%
2000+
53%
About La Jara, NM

La Jara is a city in New Mexico, located in Sandoval County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 226 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 67.6 years.

The population of La Jara is moderately educated. 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (53.1%).

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

ZIP Codes in La Jara
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.