City

Lemitar, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  Socorro County  ·  New Mexico

👥558Population
💰$90,707Median HH Income▲ 19% above avg
🎂33.3Median Age
🏠$135,500Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓32.8%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.2% Female 56.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 22.9%Hispanic: 75.6%Asian: 1.4%Race
White22.9%
Hispanic75.6%
Asian1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
12%
5–17
27%
25–44
17%
45–64
40%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty6.6% ▼ 34% below avg
College Grads32.8% ▼ 15% below avg
HS Graduate184 (64.8%)
Some College7 (2.5%)
Bachelors5 (1.8%)
Graduate Degree88 (31%)

Education

HS Grad: 64.8%Some College: 2.5%Bachelors: 1.8%Graduate: 31%Edu
HS Grad64.8%
Some College2.5%
Bachelors1.8%
Graduate31.0%
Housing & Income

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
34%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$90,707 ▲ 19% above avg
Median Home Value$135,500 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units372
Vacant Units138

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
26%
$75k–$100k
41%
$100k–$150k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

15–30 min
54%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
30%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
51%
About Lemitar, NM

Lemitar is a city in New Mexico, located in Socorro County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 558 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.3 years.

Economically, Lemitar is a middle-income community. The median household income of $90,707 is above the national average. Approximately 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Lemitar is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $135,500, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 100.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lemitar is moderately educated. 32.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (75.63%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lemitar
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
87823 558 $90,707 $135,500 0.0% 32.8% 100.0%