City

San Jon, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  Quay County  ·  New Mexico

👥279Population
💰$62,813Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂51.1Median Age
🏠$111,600Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓31.2%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.2% Female 53.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74.2%Hispanic: 20.1%Other: 5.7%Race
White74.2%
Hispanic20.1%
Other5.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
18%
18–24
2%
25–44
18%
45–64
22%
65+
19%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.21
Below Poverty15.1% ▲ 51% above avg
College Grads31.2% ▼ 19% below avg
HS Graduate61 (29.8%)
Some College27 (13.2%)
Associates53 (25.9%)
Bachelors13 (6.3%)
Graduate Degree51 (24.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 29.8%Some College: 13.2%Associates: 25.9%Bachelors: 6.3%Graduate: 24.9%Edu
HS Grad29.8%
Some College13.2%
Associates25.9%
Bachelors6.3%
Graduate24.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.8%Renter: 26.2%Tenure
Owner73.8%
Renter26.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
30%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,813 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$111,600 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$631/mo
Total Housing Units167
Vacant Units41

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
9%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
53%
About San Jon, NM

San Jon is a city in New Mexico, located in Quay County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 279 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.1 years.

Economically, San Jon is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,813 is below the national average. Approximately 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in San Jon is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $111,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $631 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of San Jon is moderately educated. 31.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (74.19%).

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

ZIP Codes in San Jon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
88434 279 $62,813 $111,600 $631 0.0% 31.2% 73.8%