City

Ruidoso, NM

2 ZIP codes  ·  Lincoln County  ·  New Mexico

👥8,005Population
💰$51,008Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂44.6Median Age
🏠$232,400Median Home Value▼ 17% below avg
🎓47.7%College Grads▲ 23% above avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 64.7%Hispanic: 27.9%Black: 1.3%Asian: 1.1%Other: 3.7%Race
White64.7%
Hispanic27.9%
Black1.3%
Asian1.1%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
13%
18–24
5%
25–44
26%
45–64
23%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.11
Below Poverty15.8% ▲ 58% above avg
College Grads47.7% ▲ 23% above avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma28 (0.5%)
HS Graduate1,251 (22.2%)
Some College616 (10.9%)
Associates1,051 (18.6%)
Bachelors770 (13.6%)
Graduate Degree1,930 (34.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 22.2%Some College: 10.9%Associates: 18.6%Bachelors: 13.6%Graduate: 34.2%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad22.2%
Some College10.9%
Associates18.6%
Bachelors13.6%
Graduate34.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.2%Renter: 29.8%Tenure
Owner70.2%
Renter29.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,008 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$232,400 ▼ 17% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$916/mo
Total Housing Units8,998
Vacant Units5,213

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
56%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
52%
About Ruidoso, NM

Ruidoso is a city in New Mexico, located in Lincoln County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 8,005 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.63 years.

Economically, Ruidoso is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,008 is below the national average. Approximately 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Ruidoso is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $232,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $916 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ruidoso is well-educated. 47.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (64.65%).

Ruidoso, NM offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New Mexico. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Ruidoso
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
88345 7,747 $51,008 $232,400 $916 4.8% 48.2% 70.2%

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