City

Mora, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  Mora County  ·  New Mexico

👥969Population
💰$66,087Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂47.9Median Age
🏠$118,600Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓40.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊11.9%Unemployment▲ 142% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 15.6%Hispanic: 80.7%Race
White15.6%
Hispanic80.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
23%
25–44
21%
45–64
24%
65+
23%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.9 yrs
Avg HH Size1.95
Below Poverty31.7% ▲ 217% above avg
College Grads40.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment11.9% ▲ 142% above avg
HS Graduate268 (38%)
Some College18 (2.6%)
Associates131 (18.6%)
Bachelors78 (11.1%)
Graduate Degree210 (29.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 38%Some College: 2.6%Associates: 18.6%Bachelors: 11.1%Graduate: 29.8%Edu
HS Grad38.0%
Some College2.6%
Associates18.6%
Bachelors11.1%
Graduate29.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.3%Renter: 17.7%Tenure
Owner82.3%
Renter17.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
37%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,087 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$118,600 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units740
Vacant Units242

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
39%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
47%
Walked
24%
Work From Home
29%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
59%
15–30 min
20%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
27%
1960s–1970s
1%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
55%
About Mora, NM

Mora is a city in New Mexico, located in Mora County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 969 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.9 years.

Economically, Mora is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,087 is near the national average. Approximately 31.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Mora is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $118,600, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 82.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mora is well-educated. 40.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (80.7%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mora
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
87732 969 $66,087 $118,600 11.9% 40.9% 82.3%