City

Las Vegas, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  San Miguel County  ·  New Mexico

👥17,864Population
💰$48,115Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂44.7Median Age
🏠$169,000Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓37.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 13% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 16.2%Hispanic: 77.3%Black: 1.3%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.2%Race
White16.2%
Hispanic77.3%
Black1.3%
Asian0.2%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
11%
18–24
12%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.07
Below Poverty24.0% ▲ 140% above avg
College Grads37.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 13% below avg
No HS Diploma201 (1.8%)
HS Graduate2,792 (24.4%)
Some College1,383 (12.1%)
Associates2,729 (23.9%)
Bachelors1,108 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree3,217 (28.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 24.4%Some College: 12.1%Associates: 23.9%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 28.1%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad24.4%
Some College12.1%
Associates23.9%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate28.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.4%Renter: 33.6%Tenure
Owner66.4%
Renter33.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,115 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$169,000 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$756/mo
Total Housing Units9,699
Vacant Units1,625

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
65%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
56%
About Las Vegas, NM

Las Vegas is a city in New Mexico, located in San Miguel County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 17,864 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.7 years.

Economically, Las Vegas is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,115 is below the national average. Approximately 24.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Las Vegas is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $169,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $756 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Las Vegas is moderately educated. 37.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (77.28%).

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

ZIP Codes in Las Vegas
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
87701 17,864 $48,115 $169,000 $756 4.2% 37.8% 66.4%