City

Reserve, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  Catron County  ·  New Mexico

👥589Population
💰$32,917Median HH Income▼ 57% below avg
🎂53.4Median Age
🏠$118,500Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓12.4%College Grads▼ 68% below avg
📊13.1%Unemployment▲ 169% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 55.2%Hispanic: 43%Other: 1.9%Race
White55.2%
Hispanic43.0%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
3%
18–24
27%
25–44
14%
45–64
21%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.72
Below Poverty25.6% ▲ 156% above avg
College Grads12.4% ▼ 68% below avg
Unemployment13.1% ▲ 169% above avg
HS Graduate155 (38.6%)
Some College130 (32.3%)
Associates67 (16.7%)
Bachelors21 (5.2%)
Graduate Degree29 (7.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 38.6%Some College: 32.3%Associates: 16.7%Bachelors: 5.2%Graduate: 7.2%Edu
HS Grad38.6%
Some College32.3%
Associates16.7%
Bachelors5.2%
Graduate7.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.6%Renter: 23.4%Tenure
Owner76.6%
Renter23.4%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
57%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
18%

Financials

Median HH Income$32,917 ▼ 57% below avg
Median Home Value$118,500 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$729/mo
Total Housing Units547
Vacant Units333

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
36%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
74%
15–30 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
51%
About Reserve, NM

Reserve is a city in New Mexico, located in Catron County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 589 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.4 years.

Economically, Reserve is a lower-income community. The median household income of $32,917 is well below the national average. Approximately 25.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 13.1%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Reserve is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $118,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $729 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Reserve is less-educated. 12.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority White (55.18%).

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

ZIP Codes in Reserve
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
87830 589 $32,917 $118,500 $729 13.1% 12.4% 76.6%