City

Laguna, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  Cibola County  ·  New Mexico

👥3,465Population
💰$43,996Median HH Income▼ 42% below avg
🎂32.8Median Age
🎓26.8%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊18.3%Unemployment▲ 274% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.6% Female 54.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 8%Hispanic: 4.7%Other: 3.9%Race
White8.0%
Hispanic4.7%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
28%
18–24
13%
25–44
20%
45–64
26%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.8 yrs
Avg HH Size3.76
Below Poverty26.7% ▲ 167% above avg
College Grads26.8% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment18.3% ▲ 274% above avg
No HS Diploma58 (3.3%)
HS Graduate459 (26.2%)
Some College241 (13.7%)
Associates525 (29.9%)
Bachelors303 (17.3%)
Graduate Degree167 (9.5%)

Education

No HS: 3.3%HS Grad: 26.2%Some College: 13.7%Associates: 29.9%Bachelors: 17.3%Graduate: 9.5%Edu
No HS3.3%
HS Grad26.2%
Some College13.7%
Associates29.9%
Bachelors17.3%
Graduate9.5%
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
19%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
27%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,996 ▼ 42% below avg
Median Rent$383/mo
Total Housing Units1,123
Vacant Units208

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
4%
$75k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
10%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
38%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
26%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
51%
About Laguna, NM

Laguna is a city in New Mexico, located in Cibola County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,465 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.8 years.

Economically, Laguna is a working-class community. The median household income of $43,996 is below the national average. Approximately 26.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 18.3%, more than double the national average.

The population of Laguna is moderately educated. 26.8% 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 8.0%.

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

ZIP Codes in Laguna
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
87026 3,465 $43,996 $383 18.3% 26.8% 70.3%