City

Lake Arthur, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  Chaves County  ·  New Mexico

👥915Population
💰$122,625Median HH Income▲ 61% above avg
🎂45.5Median Age
🏠$217,300Median Home Value▼ 22% below avg
🎓33.1%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 51% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.2% Female 42.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 47.8%Hispanic: 50.2%Black: 1.1%Other: 1%Race
White47.8%
Hispanic50.2%
Black1.1%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
11%
25–44
18%
45–64
38%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.98
Below Poverty8.4% ▼ 16% below avg
College Grads33.1% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 51% below avg
No HS Diploma7 (1.4%)
HS Graduate180 (36.1%)
Some College109 (21.9%)
Associates37 (7.4%)
Bachelors46 (9.2%)
Graduate Degree119 (23.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 36.1%Some College: 21.9%Associates: 7.4%Bachelors: 9.2%Graduate: 23.9%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad36.1%
Some College21.9%
Associates7.4%
Bachelors9.2%
Graduate23.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.6%Renter: 23.5%Tenure
Owner76.6%
Renter23.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$122,625 ▲ 61% above avg
Median Home Value$217,300 ▼ 22% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,049/mo
Total Housing Units368
Vacant Units61

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
24%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
49%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
54%
About Lake Arthur, NM

Lake Arthur is a city in New Mexico, located in Chaves County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 915 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.5 years.

Economically, Lake Arthur is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $122,625 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Lake Arthur is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $217,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,049 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lake Arthur is moderately educated. 33.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (50.16%).

Lake Arthur, NM offers residents above-average earning potential within New Mexico.

ZIP Codes in Lake Arthur
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
88253 915 $122,625 $217,300 $1,049 2.4% 33.1% 76.6%