City

Ribera, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  San Miguel County  ·  New Mexico

👥1,804Population
💰$28,801Median HH Income▼ 62% below avg
🎂44.7Median Age
🏠$98,500Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓28.6%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊18.8%Unemployment▲ 285% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.5% Female 45.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 9.3%Hispanic: 80.6%Black: 1.9%Asian: 1.2%Other: 7%Race
White9.3%
Hispanic80.6%
Black1.9%
Asian1.2%
Other7.0%

Age Breakdown

5–17
18%
18–24
5%
25–44
27%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty16.9% ▲ 69% above avg
College Grads28.6% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment18.8% ▲ 285% above avg
No HS Diploma19 (1.9%)
HS Graduate100 (9.9%)
Some College182 (18%)
Associates422 (41.7%)
Bachelors9 (0.9%)
Graduate Degree281 (27.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 9.9%Some College: 18%Associates: 41.7%Bachelors: 0.9%Graduate: 27.7%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad9.9%
Some College18.0%
Associates41.7%
Bachelors0.9%
Graduate27.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.6%Renter: 20.5%Tenure
Owner79.6%
Renter20.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
29%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$28,801 ▼ 62% below avg
Median Home Value$98,500 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$943/mo
Total Housing Units865
Vacant Units146

Income Distribution

Under $25k
44%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
8%
15–30 min
9%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
61%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
25%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
63%
About Ribera, NM

Ribera is a city in New Mexico, located in San Miguel County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,804 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.7 years.

Economically, Ribera is a lower-income community. The median household income of $28,801 is well below the national average. Approximately 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 18.8%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Ribera is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $98,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $943 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ribera is moderately educated. 28.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (80.6%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ribera
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
87560 1,804 $28,801 $98,500 $943 18.8% 28.6% 79.6%