City

Sanostee, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  San Juan County  ·  New Mexico

👥1,374Population
💰$31,375Median HH Income▼ 59% below avg
🎂41.3Median Age
🏠$29,400Median Home Value▼ 89% below avg
🎓12.3%College Grads▼ 68% below avg
📊15.0%Unemployment▲ 207% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic: 3.2%Race
Hispanic3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
20%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
29%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.98
Below Poverty45.7% ▲ 357% above avg
College Grads12.3% ▼ 68% below avg
Unemployment15.0% ▲ 207% above avg
No HS Diploma16 (2.1%)
HS Graduate406 (53.6%)
Some College64 (8.5%)
Associates178 (23.5%)
Bachelors64 (8.5%)
Graduate Degree29 (3.8%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 53.6%Some College: 8.5%Associates: 23.5%Bachelors: 8.5%Graduate: 3.8%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad53.6%
Some College8.5%
Associates23.5%
Bachelors8.5%
Graduate3.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94.4%Renter: 5.6%Tenure
Owner94.4%
Renter5.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
63%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$31,375 ▼ 59% below avg
Median Home Value$29,400 ▼ 89% below avg
Home/Income Ratio0.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units753
Vacant Units292

Income Distribution

Under $25k
40%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
7%
15–30 min
10%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
61%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
55%
About Sanostee, NM

Sanostee is a city in New Mexico, located in San Juan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,374 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.3 years.

Economically, Sanostee is a lower-income community. The median household income of $31,375 is well below the national average. Approximately 45.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 15.0%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Sanostee is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $29,400, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 94.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sanostee is less-educated. 12.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 3.2%.

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

ZIP Codes in Sanostee
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
87461 1,374 $31,375 $29,400 15.0% 12.3% 94.4%