City

Ojo Caliente, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  Taos County  ·  New Mexico

👥1,400Population
💰$180,591Median HH Income▲ 137% above avg
🎂47.7Median Age
🏠$257,000Median Home Value▼ 8% below avg
🎓33.0%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊7.3%Unemployment▲ 48% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 53.2%Hispanic: 46.4%Asian: 0.4%Race
White53.2%
Hispanic46.4%
Asian0.4%

Age Breakdown

5–17
20%
18–24
7%
25–44
20%
45–64
37%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty1.4% ▼ 86% below avg
College Grads33.0% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment7.3% ▲ 48% above avg
HS Graduate314 (31.2%)
Some College98 (9.8%)
Associates261 (26%)
Bachelors26 (2.6%)
Graduate Degree306 (30.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 31.2%Some College: 9.8%Associates: 26%Bachelors: 2.6%Graduate: 30.4%Edu
HS Grad31.2%
Some College9.8%
Associates26.0%
Bachelors2.6%
Graduate30.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84%Renter: 16%Tenure
Owner84.0%
Renter16.0%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
39%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$180,591 ▲ 137% above avg
Median Home Value$257,000 ▼ 8% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units621
Vacant Units52

Income Distribution

Under $25k
3%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
23%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
41%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
38%
Over 45 min
48%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
10%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
59%
About Ojo Caliente, NM

Ojo Caliente is a city in New Mexico, located in Taos County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,400 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.7 years.

Economically, Ojo Caliente is a affluent community. The median household income of $180,591 is more than double the national average. Approximately 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Ojo Caliente is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $257,000, which is near the national average. Homeownership is high at 84.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ojo Caliente is moderately educated. 33.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (53.21%).

Ojo Caliente, NM offers residents above-average earning potential within New Mexico.

ZIP Codes in Ojo Caliente
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
87549 1,400 $180,591 $257,000 7.3% 33.0% 84.0%