City

Salem, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  Doña Ana County  ·  New Mexico

👥899Population
💰$55,809Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂36.4Median Age
🏠$55,900Median Home Value▼ 80% below avg
📊12.7%Unemployment▲ 159% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 58.4% Female 41.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 7.3%Hispanic: 92.7%Race
White7.3%
Hispanic92.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
25%
18–24
12%
25–44
31%
45–64
20%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.4 yrs
Avg HH Size3.37
Below Poverty46.1% ▲ 361% above avg
Unemployment12.7% ▲ 159% above avg
HS Graduate220 (73.3%)
Some College29 (9.7%)
Associates51 (17%)

Education

HS Grad: 73.3%Some College: 9.7%Associates: 17%Edu
HS Grad73.3%
Some College9.7%
Associates17.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.9%Renter: 19.1%Tenure
Owner80.9%
Renter19.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
41%
$50k–$100k
39%
$100k–$150k
12%
$300k–$500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,809 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$55,900 ▼ 80% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units267

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
46%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
39%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
40%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
52%
About Salem, NM

Salem is a city in New Mexico, located in Doña Ana County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 899 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.4 years.

Economically, Salem is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,809 is below the national average. Approximately 46.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.7%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Salem 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. Homeownership is high at 80.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

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

ZIP Codes in Salem
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
87941 899 $55,809 $55,900 12.7% 0.0% 80.9%