City

Medanales, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  Rio Arriba County  ·  New Mexico

👥921Population
💰$68,750Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂32.5Median Age
🎓27.4%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.9% Female 47.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 6.3%Hispanic: 93.7%Race
White6.3%
Hispanic93.7%

Age Breakdown

5–17
36%
25–44
30%
45–64
11%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.84
College Grads27.4% ▼ 29% below avg
HS Graduate158 (31.4%)
Some College64 (12.7%)
Associates143 (28.4%)
Bachelors84 (16.7%)
Graduate Degree54 (10.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 31.4%Some College: 12.7%Associates: 28.4%Bachelors: 16.7%Graduate: 10.7%Edu
HS Grad31.4%
Some College12.7%
Associates28.4%
Bachelors16.7%
Graduate10.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.9%Renter: 32.1%Tenure
Owner67.9%
Renter32.1%

Home Value Distribution

$200k–$300k
55%
Over $500k
45%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,750 ▼ 10% below avg
Total Housing Units368
Vacant Units44

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
29%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
20%
$150k–$200k
18%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Work From Home
22%

Commute Time

15–30 min
16%
Over 45 min
84%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
37%
2000+
50%
About Medanales, NM

Medanales is a city in New Mexico, located in Rio Arriba County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 921 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.5 years.

Economically, Medanales is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,750 is near the national average.

The population of Medanales is moderately educated. 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (93.7%).

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

ZIP Codes in Medanales
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
87548 921 $68,750 0.0% 27.4% 67.9%