City

Ponderosa, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  Sandoval County  ·  New Mexico

👥252Population
💰$49,583Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂54.2Median Age
🎓19.3%College Grads▼ 50% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 45.6%Hispanic: 34.1%Other: 16.3%Race
White45.6%
Hispanic34.1%
Other16.3%

Age Breakdown

5–17
6%
18–24
2%
25–44
24%
45–64
34%
65+
27%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.2 yrs
Avg HH Size1.75
Below Poverty38.9% ▲ 289% above avg
College Grads19.3% ▼ 50% below avg
HS Graduate129 (60.8%)
Some College22 (10.4%)
Associates20 (9.4%)
Bachelors12 (5.7%)
Graduate Degree29 (13.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 60.8%Some College: 10.4%Associates: 9.4%Bachelors: 5.7%Graduate: 13.7%Edu
HS Grad60.8%
Some College10.4%
Associates9.4%
Bachelors5.7%
Graduate13.7%
Housing & Income

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
40%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
19%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,583 ▼ 35% below avg
Total Housing Units210
Vacant Units66

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
33%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Work From Home
27%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
4%
30–45 min
42%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
68%
About Ponderosa, NM

Ponderosa is a city in New Mexico, located in Sandoval County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 252 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.2 years.

Economically, Ponderosa is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,583 is below the national average. Approximately 38.9% of residents live below the poverty line.

The population of Ponderosa is less-educated. 19.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 45.6%.

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

ZIP Codes in Ponderosa
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
87044 252 $49,583 0.0% 19.3% 100.0%