City

Questa, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  Taos County  ·  New Mexico

👥2,433Population
💰$45,250Median HH Income▼ 41% below avg
🎂53.0Median Age
🏠$226,900Median Home Value▼ 19% below avg
🎓25.3%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊0.6%Unemployment▼ 88% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.3% Female 43.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 25.8%Hispanic: 72%Black: 0.2%Asian: 1.6%Race
White25.8%
Hispanic72.0%
Black0.2%
Asian1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
13%
18–24
7%
25–44
20%
45–64
27%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty9.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads25.3% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment0.6% ▼ 88% below avg
HS Graduate808 (43.8%)
Some College124 (6.7%)
Associates446 (24.2%)
Bachelors114 (6.2%)
Graduate Degree352 (19.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 43.8%Some College: 6.7%Associates: 24.2%Bachelors: 6.2%Graduate: 19.1%Edu
HS Grad43.8%
Some College6.7%
Associates24.2%
Bachelors6.2%
Graduate19.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.5%Renter: 22.5%Tenure
Owner77.5%
Renter22.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
37%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,250 ▼ 41% below avg
Median Home Value$226,900 ▼ 19% below avg
Home/Income Ratio5.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units1,505
Vacant Units428

Income Distribution

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

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
72%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
13%
30–45 min
36%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
54%
About Questa, NM

Questa is a city in New Mexico, located in Taos County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,433 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53 years.

Economically, Questa is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,250 is below the national average. Approximately 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Questa is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $226,900, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 77.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Questa is moderately educated. 25.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (72.01%).

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

ZIP Codes in Questa
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
87556 2,433 $45,250 $226,900 0.6% 25.3% 77.5%