City

Magdalena, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  Socorro County  ·  New Mexico

👥2,550Population
💰$29,712Median HH Income▼ 61% below avg
🎂47.8Median Age
🏠$110,800Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓26.7%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊9.5%Unemployment▲ 95% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.2% Female 56.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 18.4%Hispanic: 24.8%Race
White18.4%
Hispanic24.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
13%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.93
Below Poverty39.3% ▲ 293% above avg
College Grads26.7% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment9.5% ▲ 95% above avg
HS Graduate713 (44.5%)
Some College165 (10.3%)
Associates298 (18.6%)
Bachelors175 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree253 (15.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 44.5%Some College: 10.3%Associates: 18.6%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 15.8%Edu
HS Grad44.5%
Some College10.3%
Associates18.6%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate15.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.9%Renter: 30.1%Tenure
Owner69.9%
Renter30.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
33%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$29,712 ▼ 61% below avg
Median Home Value$110,800 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units1,401
Vacant Units533

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
68%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
32%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
61%
About Magdalena, NM

Magdalena is a city in New Mexico, located in Socorro County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,550 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.8 years.

Economically, Magdalena is a lower-income community. The median household income of $29,712 is well below the national average. Approximately 39.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Magdalena is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $110,800, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 69.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Magdalena is moderately educated. 26.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 24.8%.

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

ZIP Codes in Magdalena
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
87825 2,550 $29,712 $110,800 9.5% 26.7% 69.9%