City

Mcalister, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  Quay County  ·  New Mexico

👥118Population
💰$55,625Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂57.5Median Age
🏠$95,000Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓55.3%College Grads▲ 43% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.6% Female 42.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 58.5%Hispanic: 11.9%Other: 11.9%Race
White58.5%
Hispanic11.9%
Other11.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
10%
18–24
13%
25–44
19%
45–64
12%
65+
24%

Key Indicators

Median Age57.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.00
Below Poverty32.2% ▲ 222% above avg
College Grads55.3% ▲ 43% above avg
HS Graduate7 (8.2%)
Some College2 (2.4%)
Associates29 (34.1%)
Bachelors16 (18.8%)
Graduate Degree31 (36.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 8.2%Some College: 2.4%Associates: 34.1%Bachelors: 18.8%Graduate: 36.5%Edu
HS Grad8.2%
Some College2.4%
Associates34.1%
Bachelors18.8%
Graduate36.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.8%Renter: 15.3%Tenure
Owner84.8%
Renter15.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
36%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
24%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,625 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$95,000 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units81
Vacant Units22

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
28%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
46%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
75%
About Mcalister, NM

Mcalister is a city in New Mexico, located in Quay County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 118 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 57.5 years.

Economically, Mcalister is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,625 is below the national average. Approximately 32.2% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Mcalister is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $95,000, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 84.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mcalister is well-educated. 55.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (58.47%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mcalister
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
88427 118 $55,625 $95,000 0.0% 55.3% 84.8%