City

Prewitt, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  McKinley County  ·  New Mexico

👥2,439Population
💰$19,943Median HH Income▼ 74% below avg
🎂38.2Median Age
🏠$56,700Median Home Value▼ 80% below avg
🎓14.9%College Grads▼ 62% below avg
📊19.7%Unemployment▲ 303% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 60.9% Female 39.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 0.3%Hispanic: 0.9%Other: 0.2%Race
White0.3%
Hispanic0.9%
Other0.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
32%
18–24
6%
25–44
15%
45–64
33%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.2 yrs
Avg HH Size3.56
Below Poverty61.0% ▲ 510% above avg
College Grads14.9% ▼ 62% below avg
Unemployment19.7% ▲ 303% above avg
No HS Diploma31 (4.4%)
HS Graduate335 (47.4%)
Some College58 (8.2%)
Associates178 (25.2%)
Bachelors63 (8.9%)
Graduate Degree42 (5.9%)

Education

No HS: 4.4%HS Grad: 47.4%Some College: 8.2%Associates: 25.2%Bachelors: 8.9%Graduate: 5.9%Edu
No HS4.4%
HS Grad47.4%
Some College8.2%
Associates25.2%
Bachelors8.9%
Graduate5.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 95.3%Renter: 4.7%Tenure
Owner95.3%
Renter4.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
44%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$19,943 ▼ 74% below avg
Median Home Value$56,700 ▼ 80% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$708/mo
Total Housing Units892
Vacant Units206

Income Distribution

Under $25k
63%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
65%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
23%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
8%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
50%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
53%
About Prewitt, NM

Prewitt is a city in New Mexico, located in McKinley County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,439 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.2 years.

Economically, Prewitt is a lower-income community. The median household income of $19,943 is well below the national average. Approximately 61.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 19.7%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Prewitt is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $56,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $708 per month. Homeownership is high at 95.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Prewitt is less-educated. 14.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 0.9%.

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

ZIP Codes in Prewitt
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
87045 2,439 $19,943 $56,700 $708 19.7% 14.9% 95.3%