City

Newcomb, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  San Juan County  ·  New Mexico

👥1,522Population
💰$36,625Median HH Income▼ 52% below avg
🎂40.6Median Age
🏠$25,600Median Home Value▼ 91% below avg
🎓21.3%College Grads▼ 45% below avg
📊10.9%Unemployment▲ 123% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 2.6%Hispanic: 2%Asian: 0.9%Other: 0.7%Race
White2.6%
Hispanic2.0%
Asian0.9%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
14%
18–24
11%
25–44
26%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.6 yrs
Avg HH Size3.02
Below Poverty29.0% ▲ 190% above avg
College Grads21.3% ▼ 45% below avg
Unemployment10.9% ▲ 123% above avg
No HS Diploma25 (2.7%)
HS Graduate389 (42.4%)
Some College86 (9.4%)
Associates222 (24.2%)
Bachelors73 (8%)
Graduate Degree122 (13.3%)

Education

No HS: 2.7%HS Grad: 42.4%Some College: 9.4%Associates: 24.2%Bachelors: 8%Graduate: 13.3%Edu
No HS2.7%
HS Grad42.4%
Some College9.4%
Associates24.2%
Bachelors8.0%
Graduate13.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.5%Renter: 16.5%Tenure
Owner83.5%
Renter16.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
68%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$36,625 ▼ 52% below avg
Median Home Value$25,600 ▼ 91% below avg
Home/Income Ratio0.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$625/mo
Total Housing Units748
Vacant Units245

Income Distribution

Under $25k
42%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
52%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
54%
About Newcomb, NM

Newcomb is a city in New Mexico, located in San Juan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,522 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.6 years.

Economically, Newcomb is a lower-income community. The median household income of $36,625 is well below the national average. Approximately 29.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Newcomb is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $25,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $625 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Newcomb is less-educated. 21.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 2.6%.

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

ZIP Codes in Newcomb
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
87455 1,522 $36,625 $25,600 $625 10.9% 21.3% 83.5%