City

Mentmore, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  McKinley County  ·  New Mexico

👥3,205Population
💰$38,508Median HH Income▼ 50% below avg
🎂28.6Median Age
🏠$29,600Median Home Value▼ 89% below avg
🎓9.3%College Grads▼ 76% below avg
📊18.5%Unemployment▲ 279% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.1% Female 45.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 0.7%Hispanic: 34.6%Other: 0.1%Race
White0.7%
Hispanic34.6%
Other0.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
26%
18–24
12%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age28.6 yrs
Avg HH Size4.24
Below Poverty47.4% ▲ 374% above avg
College Grads9.3% ▼ 76% below avg
Unemployment18.5% ▲ 279% above avg
No HS Diploma20 (1.6%)
HS Graduate696 (54.6%)
Some College147 (11.5%)
Associates293 (23%)
Bachelors90 (7.1%)
Graduate Degree28 (2.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 54.6%Some College: 11.5%Associates: 23%Bachelors: 7.1%Graduate: 2.2%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad54.6%
Some College11.5%
Associates23.0%
Bachelors7.1%
Graduate2.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.7%Renter: 21.3%Tenure
Owner78.7%
Renter21.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
75%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
2%
$300k–$500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$38,508 ▼ 50% below avg
Median Home Value$29,600 ▼ 89% below avg
Home/Income Ratio0.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units1,047
Vacant Units297

Income Distribution

Under $25k
45%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
35%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
56%
About Mentmore, NM

Mentmore is a city in New Mexico, located in McKinley County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,205 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 28.6 years.

Economically, Mentmore is a lower-income community. The median household income of $38,508 is below the national average. Approximately 47.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 18.5%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Mentmore is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $29,600, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 78.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mentmore is less-educated. 9.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 34.6%.

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

ZIP Codes in Mentmore
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
87319 3,205 $38,508 $29,600 18.5% 9.3% 78.7%