City

Pena Blanca, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  Sandoval County  ·  New Mexico

👥848Population
💰$77,847Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂39.5Median Age
🏠$164,100Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓19.1%College Grads▼ 51% below avg
📊6.0%Unemployment▲ 23% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 60.3% Female 39.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 12%Hispanic: 78.3%Black: 0.6%Other: 4.3%Race
White12.0%
Hispanic78.3%
Black0.6%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
21%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
29%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.68
Below Poverty7.1% ▼ 29% below avg
College Grads19.1% ▼ 51% below avg
Unemployment6.0% ▲ 23% above avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.5%)
HS Graduate268 (49.1%)
Some College32 (5.9%)
Associates139 (25.5%)
Bachelors23 (4.2%)
Graduate Degree81 (14.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 49.1%Some College: 5.9%Associates: 25.5%Bachelors: 4.2%Graduate: 14.8%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad49.1%
Some College5.9%
Associates25.5%
Bachelors4.2%
Graduate14.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.8%Renter: 8.2%Tenure
Owner91.8%
Renter8.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$77,847 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$164,100 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$875/mo
Total Housing Units368
Vacant Units51

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
4%
30–45 min
49%
Over 45 min
32%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
57%
About Pena Blanca, NM

Pena Blanca is a city in New Mexico, located in Sandoval County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 848 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.5 years.

Economically, Pena Blanca is a middle-income community. The median household income of $77,847 is near the national average. Approximately 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Pena Blanca is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $164,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $875 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pena Blanca is less-educated. 19.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (78.3%).

Pena Blanca, NM offers residents above-average earning potential within New Mexico.

ZIP Codes in Pena Blanca
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
87041 848 $77,847 $164,100 $875 6.0% 19.1% 91.8%