City

Ocate, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  Mora County  ·  New Mexico

👥378Population
💰$27,650Median HH Income▼ 64% below avg
🎂59.1Median Age
🏠$420,700Median Home Value▲ 51% above avg
🎓8.3%College Grads▼ 79% below avg
📊32.6%Unemployment▲ 566% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.9% Female 42.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 53.4%Hispanic: 46.6%Race
White53.4%
Hispanic46.6%

Age Breakdown

5–17
11%
18–24
4%
25–44
15%
45–64
29%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age59.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.80
Below Poverty30.4% ▲ 204% above avg
College Grads8.3% ▼ 79% below avg
Unemployment32.6% ▲ 566% above avg
No HS Diploma6 (2.1%)
HS Graduate101 (34.7%)
Some College45 (15.5%)
Associates115 (39.5%)
Graduate Degree24 (8.2%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 34.7%Some College: 15.5%Associates: 39.5%Graduate: 8.2%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad34.7%
Some College15.5%
Associates39.5%
Graduate8.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.6%Renter: 7.4%Tenure
Owner92.6%
Renter7.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
29%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
39%
Over $500k
21%

Financials

Median HH Income$27,650 ▼ 64% below avg
Median Home Value$420,700 ▲ 51% above avg
Home/Income Ratio15.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units202
Vacant Units67

Income Distribution

Under $25k
49%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
31%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
63%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
47%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
41%
1980s–1990s
1%
2000+
53%
About Ocate, NM

Ocate is a city in New Mexico, located in Mora County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 378 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 59.1 years.

Economically, Ocate is a lower-income community. The median household income of $27,650 is well below the national average. Approximately 30.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 32.6%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Ocate is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $420,700, which is significantly above the national average. Homeownership is high at 92.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ocate is less-educated. 8.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority White (53.44%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ocate
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
87734 378 $27,650 $420,700 32.6% 8.3% 92.6%