City

Roy, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  Harding County  ·  New Mexico

👥466Population
💰$40,966Median HH Income▼ 46% below avg
🎂45.2Median Age
🏠$55,900Median Home Value▼ 80% below avg
🎓40.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊18.7%Unemployment▲ 281% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.6% Female 53.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 22.3%Hispanic: 57.7%Black: 2.8%Other: 3.2%Race
White22.3%
Hispanic57.7%
Black2.8%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

5–17
18%
18–24
11%
25–44
21%
45–64
25%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.73
Below Poverty22.5% ▲ 125% above avg
College Grads40.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment18.7% ▲ 281% above avg
No HS Diploma3 (1%)
HS Graduate118 (40.3%)
Some College22 (7.5%)
Associates31 (10.6%)
Bachelors24 (8.2%)
Graduate Degree95 (32.4%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 40.3%Some College: 7.5%Associates: 10.6%Bachelors: 8.2%Graduate: 32.4%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad40.3%
Some College7.5%
Associates10.6%
Bachelors8.2%
Graduate32.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.4%Renter: 24.6%Tenure
Owner75.4%
Renter24.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
43%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$40,966 ▼ 46% below avg
Median Home Value$55,900 ▼ 80% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,039/mo
Total Housing Units280
Vacant Units109

Income Distribution

Under $25k
36%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
4%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
14%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
39%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
58%
About Roy, NM

Roy is a city in New Mexico, located in Harding County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 466 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.2 years.

Economically, Roy is a working-class community. The median household income of $40,966 is below the national average. Approximately 22.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 18.7%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Roy is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $55,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,039 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Roy is well-educated. 40.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (57.73%).

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

ZIP Codes in Roy
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
87743 466 $40,966 $55,900 $1,039 18.7% 40.6% 75.4%