City

Red River, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  Taos County  ·  New Mexico

👥1,050Population
💰$46,794Median HH Income▼ 39% below avg
🎂60.4Median Age
🏠$429,500Median Home Value▲ 54% above avg
🎓57.6%College Grads▲ 49% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.7% Female 48.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.6%Hispanic: 2.5%Black: 0.4%Other: 1.5%Race
White95.6%
Hispanic2.5%
Black0.4%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

5–17
11%
18–24
1%
25–44
27%
45–64
25%
65+
30%

Key Indicators

Median Age60.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.01
Below Poverty3.9% ▼ 61% below avg
College Grads57.6% ▲ 49% above avg
HS Graduate138 (15%)
Associates253 (27.4%)
Bachelors46 (5%)
Graduate Degree486 (52.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 15%Associates: 27.4%Bachelors: 5%Graduate: 52.7%Edu
HS Grad15.0%
Associates27.4%
Bachelors5.0%
Graduate52.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 60.8%Renter: 39.2%Tenure
Owner60.8%
Renter39.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$100k–$150k
25%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
54%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,794 ▼ 39% below avg
Median Home Value$429,500 ▲ 54% above avg
Home/Income Ratio9.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$935/mo
Total Housing Units1,469
Vacant Units946

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
28%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
70%
Walked
19%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
75%
15–30 min
3%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
36%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
52%
About Red River, NM

Red River is a city in New Mexico, located in Taos County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,050 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 60.4 years.

Economically, Red River is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,794 is below the national average. Approximately 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Red River is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $429,500, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $935 per month. Homeownership is high at 60.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Red River is well-educated. 57.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (95.62%).

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

ZIP Codes in Red River
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
87558 1,050 $46,794 $429,500 $935 0.0% 57.6% 60.8%